Sandra Cumbest

Sandra Cumbest

Sandra strongly believes in the integration of interiors that resonate with their environment. Her work is grounded in creating spaces and places that are warm, inviting and personal. She encourages collaborative thinking from all disciplines to produce environments that make a difference and enhance peoples' lives. Driven with a passion for detail and setting high standards, Sandra has been the recipient of several ASID awards.

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Sandra Cumbest

T 404-414-7855
sandra@cumbestdesign.com

EXPERIENCE
Sandra Cumbest Design (Atlanta, GA)
Design Principal - 1997 to Current
Management of multiple residential and commercial projects from schematic design through construction administration. My effective collaboration with architects, contractors, builders and trades creates a collegial working environment that produces professional and exceptional service. This commitment and personalized approach has helped produce several projects that received state awards for excellence. Projects in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and California.

Phase II Designs (Philadelphia, PA)
Interior Designer - 1995-1997
I represented the firm's architectural and interior design on both residential and commercial projects in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. Additionally, I worked closely with residential property owners, providing project management, researching and procuring furnishings, materials and construction coordination.

Floss Barber, Inc. (Philadelphia, PA)
Interior Designer - 1995
I produced research and specifications for the design team's success with hospitality, corporate and residential projects by providing finishes, materials and furnishings. Management of their resource library.

Source, Inc. (Dallas, TX)
Broker and Sales Representative - 1982-1989
Increased sales of telecommunications equipment, within very competitive local and national markets, for the leading U.S. remarketer of telecom equipment. Evaluated client needs and designed custom communications systems while maintaining coordination with existing customers and managers.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS / AWARDS / COMMUNITY SERVICE
Professional Member ASID
NCIDQ Certificate No. 017873
1st Place State ASID Awards for Residential Design, 2001 & 2008
2nd Place State ASID Award for Corporate Design, 2004
Permanent Maritime Exhibit Design for Pascagoula, MS Library (2009)

SKILLS
AutoCAD, Photoshop, Office/Word/Excel, QuickBooks. Photography.

EDUCATION
M.S. Interior Design, Drexel University (Philadelphia, PA), 1995.
Honors: Honorable Mention Citation, Drexel University Graduate Program. Placed in Lighting Design Competition among Philadelphia design schools.
B.A. Journalism/Public Relations, Univeristy of Mississippi (Oxford, MS), 1981.



Status

Interested in Freelance Projects

Location

Atlanta, GA

Specialties

  • Interior Design
  • Architecture
  • Design Management

Experience

10+ years

Education

Drexel University, M.S. Interior Design University of Mississippi, B.A. Journalism

Awards

1st Place State ASID Residential Awards, 2001 & 2008; 2nd Place State ASID Corporate Award, 2004

Affiliations

ASID Professional Member; NCIDQ Certificate No. 017873