Andrea Kohler-Rausch

Collaborate with other team members to find appropriate solutions and materials for client's vision reproduced in fabric and aluminum framing.
Consistently produce complete and accurate drawings and assemblies that meet the needs of dependant departments (Graphic templates, cut files, specification packages and fabric set up assemblies).
Analyze & convert 3D frame CAD and PDF elevations into large scale flattened fabric patterns.
Accountable to all teams by meeting established deliverables on a tight time frame.
Record specific cover alterations for future recovers

Projects Completed - Sacred and Elementary Education
Direct client interaction guiding them through interior finishes, furniture and signage selections.
Involved in bi-monthly construction meetings with clients, architect & general contractor to discuss project's progress and to work together to rectify any problems that may have occurred.
Completion of architectural drawings, including RCPs, floor plans, furniture and equipment plans, finish plans and elevations.
Responsible for writing specifications of furniture selections from multiple manufacturers and reviewing returned FF&E bids from multiple dealerships to ensure pricing accurately corresponds to written furniture specifications.
Supervised furniture and equipment installations to ensure delivered items were installed correctly and within the client's schedule.
Utilize excellent time management, organization and communication skills to complete multiple projects in a timely and orderly manner.
Guided and mentored interns on project tasks to be completed

Proficient in all phases of custom cabinetry planning layouts, 3D drawings, details, sections and schedules.
Involvement in all project phases programming, field verifying existing conditions, schematic design, design development, budgets, finish presentations, purchase orders, furniture installations, walkthroughs, and punchlists.
Guide clients through FF&E and color/materials selection.
Possess extensive knowledge of FF&E specifications, ordering and installation process due to design firm's dealership status.
Experienced with working collaboratively in a team setting with other designers, clients and sale representatives, as well as on a individual basis

Supported outside sales representative with sample requests, order placement, updates and rectifying any order problems.
Accountable for processing orders of 10+ product lines and dispersing client checks to respective lines.
Maintained close client communications advising them of pricing, lead times and placed follow-up calls advising clients of order status.
Assisted clients with product knowledge of multiple lines that included fabric, wallcovering, furniture, lighting fixtures and home accessories in a showroom setting.
Created organized displays to highlight new product selections and maintained showroom orderliness daily