To the right is a list of my skills and accomplishments in the field of Interior Design. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
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Jay M. Timmons, Allied ASID

773.539.3520
jay@jetsetdesigns.com

Career Summary

Designer with 3-years' experience in finish selection, project coordination, project management, design / build, and building construction. I have worked on projects for many industries with budgets ranging from a few thousand dollars to over one hundred thousand. I have worked extensively with software such as AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop, CAP Designer, and Giza. I also have 8-years' of previous professional experience in Information Technology as a Programmer / Information Analyst.

Professional Experience

Designer/ Project Manager • 11.04 – Present
Applied Ergonomics • Lincolnwood, IL

Space Development
  • Perform initial consultation with the client to determine the scope of the project.
  • Identify and recommend revisions in the interior construction based on client needs.
  • Complete field measurement of client work environment.


    • Product Plan Development
  • Select finishes / furnishings and create color palette based on requirements gathered from client to determine the budget of the project.
  • Create and maintain floor plans, elevations, and 3D drawings for client presentation and for use during installation while keeping in mind ADA accessibility, egress, and adequate traffic flow.


    • Product Plan Implementation
  • Contact vendors to determine pricing, lead times, and availability of product.
  • Complete "take-off's" and receive estimates for painting, carpet installation, and labor.
  • Contact furniture installers and electricians to receive quotes.
  • Complete product/project quotes for clients.
  • Create purchase and sales orders.
  • Schedule painting, carpet and furniture installation.
  • Manage product installations at client site including: answering installer/client questions, problem solving, and creating punch lists to fix outstanding issues.


    • Design / Build Specialist • 01.04 – Present
    Jetset Designs • Chicago, IL
  • Consult with the client to determine the scope of the project including: requirements gathering, budgeting, and field measurement.
  • Assist client in choosing all materials and finishes.
  • Purchase all building materials including: studs, drywall, paint, carpet, etc.
  • Design and build all interior elements including: walls, desk, and shelving.


    • Design/Construction Services Intern 01.04 - 05.04
    Creative Business Interiors Milwaukee, WI
  • Selected finishes, surface materials and furnishings for design projects.
  • Completed AutoCAD drawings and revisions of furniture planning, electrical, millwork, and other architectural features.
  • Contacted flooring and wall covering representatives to obtain pricing and samples.
  • Organized meetings with Construction Project Manager's and sub-contractors as part of the bid process.
  • Coordinated the construction of millwork and signage.


    • Residential Interior Design Intern 10.03 - 12.03
    Trifecta Design Milwaukee, WI
  • Selected, researched and ordered finishes and materials for design projects.
  • Completed AutoCAD drawings and revisions.


    • Commercial Design/Build Intern 05.03 - 08.03
    Flux Design Milwaukee, WI
  • Developed designs for Flux Design Art Gallery '326'. The process included: field measurement, drafting a floor plan, selecting finishes, creating presentation materials, and helping to build the design.
  • Created 'Welcome to Milwaukee' signage for the Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary Celebration. The process included: conceptualization, purchasing materials, building the design, and installing the signage in the field.


    • Design Showroom Intern 01.03 - 05.03
    Childcrest Tile & Stone Milwaukee, WI
  • Assisted customer with product selection and helped to design tile layouts.
  • Deliver sample tiles to the A & D community.

    • Education

    Milwaukee Area Technical College
    Milwaukee, WI
    AAS Interior Design received 05.04
    GPA 4.0/4.0

    Wright State University Dayton, OH
    BA Mass Communications received 08.92
    GPA 3.3/4.0

    Professional Affiliations

    American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) - Allied Member

    Previous Professional Experience

    Vehicle Systems Specialist 07.01 - 03/02
    Spherion Corporation (with Harley-Davidson Motor Company) Milwaukee, WI

    Programmer/Analyst 01.00 - 04.01
    Union Central Life Insurance Cincinnati, OH

    Information Analyst/AS400 Computer Operator/Data Management 08.94 - 10.99
    Electronic Data Systems (EDS) Dayton, OH
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