Dominique Daniels, Allied Member of ASID, IIDA, CID, LEED AP

40775 Parado Del Sol Drive, Temecula, CA 92592, 951-757-0870, domi@danielsdesignassoc.com http://www.linkedin.com/pub/dominique-daniels/a/34a/785

Interior Architecture/Design Professional A passion to deliver project excellence and sustainable design integrity

Competitive Advantages

Progressive seasoned professional with twenty years experience in interior architecture,

design, and Sales Management. Expertise in corporate, commercial and residential

project management. Effective in all phases of development from initial concept to

completion.

A highly motivated and communicative designer with the ability to express ideas and

concepts through a wide range of media. A diplomatic problem solver and team leader

capable of creating dynamic designs independently and in collaboration with associates

and clients.

Expertise in: AutoCad2010, Adobe Photoshop, 3D Max Design, PowerPoint, 20-20 Cap

Studio, Excel, Salesforce, ACT, Lectora, Microsoft Word 2007, Illustrator Skills,

Models

Career Highlights

Self-Employed Interior Designer/ Design Principal

DANIELS DESIGN ASSOCIATES

December 8, 2008 – Present

Designer/principal owner, conceptual design, space planning, design presentation and

material development: sketches, renderings and models. Project Manager and

administrator, budgeting, code compliance and sustainable building practice.

Specifications and purchasing-FF & E/Add on services for commercial, corporate and

residential projects.

Design/Sales Kitchen-Bath Design/Sales Consultant

WATERWORKS, Los Angeles, Ca

June 30, 2008 to December 2008

Inside and outside, retail and wholesale design consultation. Conceptual design, design

presentation and material development. Sketches, renderings, and specifications of

kitchen and bath tile and fixtures.

Self-Employed Interior Designer/Design Principal

DANIELS DESIGN ASSSOCIATES

October 2000 to June 30, 2008

Designer/principal owner, conceptual design, space planning, design presentation and

material development: sketches, renderings and models. Project Manager and

administrator; budgeting, code compliance and sustainable building practice.

Specifications and purchasing-FF & E/Add on services for commercial, corporate and

residential projects.

Sales Management Design/Sales-Management

ROSE TARLOW-MELROSE HOUSE

December 1998 to October 2000

Inside sales and design support of Los Angeles showroom. Conceptual sketches and shop

drawings, client presentation, product material and finishing design implementation.

Communicated with factory operations manager and owner on custom designs in

production for customers. Space-planning consultation. Maintained showroom

appearance. Increased furniture Sales by 23% in first year.

Sales Management Design/Sales-Management

A.RUDIN DESIGN, Los Angeles

November 1992 to June 1998

Provided showroom management of staff of 6 people, design and sales support for multi-

line and upholstery showroom in Pacific Design Center. Responsible for the showroom’s

appearance and product display. New product, fabric and accessories acquisition, outside

and inside sales development and support. Organized all professional and hospitality

sales advertising and events.

Sales Management Design/Sales-Management

KNEEDLER-FAUCHERE, Los Angeles

June 1989 to September 1992

Managed showroom operations, procedures, activities and assigned budgets (of which-

included 22 sales and administrative staff). Conducted weekly product, sales training

programs and administrative support to region field sales personnel. Liaison between

customers, suppliers, personnel and owners of showroom. Maintained showroom

appearance and display. Coordinated parties, special promotional events and advertising.

Sales and customer relations administrator. Responsible for acquisition of new lines and

product development.

Account Executive Contract Account Executive

CANNELL & CHAFFIN COMERCIAL INTERIORS

January 1987 to June 1989

Responsible for establishing and servicing new contract and hospitality accounts.

Worked closely with project director and clients in the creation of proposals, project

scopes and budgets.

Provided FF & E specification, space planning, and contract installation support.

Specialist in Steelcase office furniture systems.

Areas of Excellence Design Presentations

Client Relations

Project Management

California Codes – CID

Technical Specifications

FF& E/Add-On Services

Sustainable Building Practices – LEED AP

Proposals/Project Scope

Budgeting

Education

Associate of Arts Degree – Interior Design & Architecture - Academy of Art

University, San Francisco, CA 2008

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree – Interior Design & Architecture –Academy of Art

University, San Francisco, CA – to be completed online in Fall 2011

Activities

CCRE – Certification – 10/2008

NCIDQ- Passed Spring 2010

LEED AP 2010 (taking the LEED –CI in Fall/2010)

Key Projects

Beverly Hills Country Club, Motor Avenue

Community Bank, Burbank, CA

Gennaro’s Restorante, Glendale, CA

Mazo & Vidor, LLC, Beverly Hills, CA

Jeffer, Managles, Butler & Marmaro LLP, Century City, CA

The Ingleside Inn, Palm Springs, CA

Le Grande Chateau, Dinan, France

New Spirit Aesthetics, Temecula, CA

Super 8 Hotels, Beijing, China