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Hilton Hotels, The Ritz Carlton, Waldorf Astoria, Starwood, Intercontinental, The Hard Rock Hotel, Fairmont, Sheraton, Marriott, Elizabeth Arden, Rose Associates. E x p e r t i s e

• Design - concept and innovation of interior architecture, finishes, and custom millwork and FF&E detailing • Project management – multiple project schedules, weekly and daily task prioritization, consultant coordination, issues and

responsibilities lists, mentoring and management of Draftsmen, 3D Renderers, and Intern / Assistants • Construction Administration – site visits, shop drawing and sample review, submittal logs, punch lists, etc. • FF&E sourcing (USA, UK, Europe), schedules, budgets, plans, specifications in Spexx, SpecSources, Excel, purchase

orders, expediting reports, etc. • Custom furniture and lighting design, drafting, and vendor coordination • Samples, literature, and digital FF&E library development and management • Complete CSI Master Format Project Specification Manuals • Issue for Bid and Construction Drawings • Computer programs – AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, Spexx, Specsources, MS Office programs • Strategy and tactics for historic buildings conservation and reuse within hospitality developments

P r o f e s s i o n a l E x p e r i e n c e M A R K Z E F F N e w Y o r k , N Y Senior Interior Designer 06.2014-12.2014

‘Canopy’ By Hilton Brand Narrative - New York, NY – Collaborate with Branding Agency to create a book that tells the story of the new lifestyle hotel collection through conceptual imagery and coordination of public space and guest room FFE renderings, etc. ‘Canopy’ By Hilton – Model Rooms – Mclain, VI – Design development of a ‘New Construction’ and an ‘Historic Adaptation’ guest room prototype at Hilton’s headquarters. FFE specifications and dwgs coordination, Interior Finish selection and specifications, custom carpet and fabrics design. ‘Canopy’ By Hilton – Projects – Islington London & Trafalgar Square London – Schematic Design Portland Oregon & Rockville, MD. Schematic Design, Design Development, interior finish specifications, create entire hotel FFE budgets ranging from $2.9m to $5.6m

W i d C h a p m a n A r c h i t e c t s N e w Y o r k , N Y Senior Interior Designer 06.2013-06.2014

Rose Associates - 70 Pine Street Restaurants – New York, NY. 15,000 s.f. Multiple restaurant test plans for a prominent developer looking to market his 1930’s Art Deco retail spaces to restaurateurs. Schematic Design, finishes and FFE selection, manage production of renderings for two restaurant spaces. Pier 15 – Merchant’s Hospitality Group - Maiden Lane Pavilion Pizzeria – New York, NY. 3000 s.f. of bar, dining, outdoor dining, and exposition kitchen. Currently in Construction Documents phases. Rennasan Restaurant – Long Island, NY. 3500 s.f. of bar and dining areas. Finishes & FFE sourcing and specification manuals, Bid & Construction set drawing packages. Currently under construction. Fredrick Douglass Tapas Restaurant – Harlem, NY. 3000 s.f. of bar, dining, and lounge area on two floors. Currently in Construction Documents and Specifications phase.

R a c h e l L u p t a k I n t e r i o r s / N e w Y o r k , N Y / L o n d o n , U K / S c o t t s d a l e , A Z Freelance Design Consultant 06.2011-06.2013

The Sheraton Hotel at Sundial Bridge – Redding, California. Restaurant and Guest Rooms, Design Development presentations and FFE specifications. Construction in progress. Contracted under Monogram by Callison. The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver – Vancouver, BC Canada. Schematic & Design Development for Guest Rooms. Contracted under Monogram by Callison. The JW Marriott Desert Ridge - Griffin Club Lounge and Breakfast Buffet – Phoenix, AZ. FF&E Selection, Schematic & Design Development InDesign presentations and boards. Contracted under Monogram by Callison.

s t u d i o 4 d e s i g n : a r c h i t e c t u r e a n d i n t e r i o r s P h o e n i x , A Z Interior Designer 11.2008-06.2011 FF&E sourcing, specifications, and procurement coordination. Manage projects during all phases of design from conceptual to construction administration in coordination with Client, Architects, Engineers, and applicable consultants.

The Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain Golf Clubhouse - Marana, AZ. New restaurant, member’s grille, outdoor dining, private dining, locker rooms, lounge areas. Design Development and FFE specifications. The Waldorf Astoria Boulders Golf Clubhouse - Scottsdale, AZ. Renovations to bar & restaurant, locker rooms, member’s lounge, etc. The Sahara Hotel – Downtown Phoenix, AZ. Existing facility research review and report on a mid-century modern hotel that included guest rooms, lobby, meeting rooms, restaurant, and retail.

S t u d i o 6 0 2 P h o e n i x , A Z Founder, Interior Designer, Consultant 05.2007-11.2008 Business development, marketing, proposal writing, and design and management of projects and CAD consultants during all phases of design from conceptual to construction administration in coordination with Client, Architects, Engineers, and all applicable consultants.

The Starwood Wigwam Resort and Spa – Mohave Ballroom - Litchfield Park, AZ. 7,500 s.f. The Starwood Wigwam Resort and Spa - Red Course Golf Clubhouse - Litchfield Park, AZ. 7500 s.f. bar, restaurant, pro shop & multi-purpose room. Conceptual design through construction documents phase.

A l l e n + P h i l p A r c h i t e c t s S c o t t s d a l e , A Z Interior Designer 04.2006-05.2007 Interior design, standard and custom FF&E specification packages, presentation materials, AutoCAD construction drawings documentation of projects in coordination with Architects, Engineers, and all applicable consultants.

The Intercontinental Montelucia Resort and Spa – Public spaces and Exterior. Paradise Valley, AZ. Ballrooms, meeting rooms, lounge, restrooms and corridors. Exterior finish selection and specifications. The Intercontinental Montelucia Resort and Spa - Joya Spa & Salon. Over 50,000 s.f. of treatment rooms, locker rooms, social and quiet lounges, fitness center, juice bar, retail, pool terrace & cabanas. Concept through construction documentation phase.

T e s t a n i D e s i g n T r o u p e , l l c . S c o t t s d a l e , A Z Interior Designer 08.2001-04.2006 FF&E custom specification packages, procurement services, and AutoCAD construction documentation, Library management.

The Hard Rock Hotel - Rock Spa and Rooftop Pool – San Diego, CA. Schematic design and space planning. In collaboration with Graham Downes Architecture and Design. Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas - San Francisco, CA / Fort Lauderdale, FL / Garden City, NY/ Southdale, MN / Cross Keys, MD / Northbrook, IL / Fairfax, VA / Bethesda, MD. 7,000 – 12,000 s.f. Hair, nails, treatment rooms, relaxation lounge areas, locker rooms, retail, and interior signage / graphics packages. The Sanctuary Resort @ Camelback Mountain – Spa and Spa Casitas. - Paradise Valley, AZ. New 25,000 Spa & Fitness Facility and Spa Casita Rooms and Suites. The Heidel House Resort – Evensong Spa. Green Lake, WI. 17,000 s.f. spa, locker rooms, labyrinth, retail, reception, treatment rooms, lounge, café, outdoor terraces, etc. Mario Tricoci Spa & Salon – Crystal Lake, IL. 9,000 s.f., hair, nails, make-up, spa treatment rooms, retail, etc. Mirabel Residence – Carefree, AZ. 7,000 s.f. custom home. Finishes, FF&E, Specifications and Procurement. La Quinta Residence – Palm Springs, CA. 5500 s.f. Kitchen, baths, construction documents, finishes, FF&E, procurement, construction administration. Fox Restaurant Concepts - Olive and Ivy Restaurant – Scottsdale, AZ. 16,000 s.f. Restaurant, Bar, Market Café, Wine Room, Private Dining, Outdoor Dining and Lounge, etc. Fox Restaurant Concepts - Montana Avenue Restaurant - Tucson, AZ. 6,000 s.f. of bar, dining, private dining, lounge, patio dining and lounge.

E d u c a t i o n N e w Y o r k U n i v e r s i t y L o n d o n L o n d o n , U K & N e w Y o r k , N Y Master of Arts in Historic and Sustainable Architecture, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Awarded 05.2012 The graduate thesis scrutinized, compared, and critiqued historically significant, yet modern and regenerative hotel conversion projects in the UK in terms of their ecological, cultural, and social sustainability. A r i z o n a S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y T e m p e , A Z Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, College of Architecture and Environmental Design Awarded 05.2004 * R e f e r e n c e s a r e a v a i l a b l e o n r e q u e s t .

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The Sanctuary Resort on Camelback Mountain – Spa Casitas – Paradise Valley, AZ

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The Sanctuary Resort on Camelback Mountain – Spa Casitas – Paradise Valley, AZ

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The Hard Rock Hotel ‘Rock Spa’ - San Diego, CA

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The Hard Rock Hotel ‘Over the Top’ Rooftop Pool - San Diego, CA

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The Intercontinental Montelucia Resort and Spa – Joya Spa

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Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa, Fort Lauderdale FL

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Fox Restaurant Concepts - Montana Avenue Restaurant - Tucson, AZ

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Fox Restaurant Concept’s Olive and Ivy Restaurant - Scottsdale AZ