I worked with an incredible team of eight to redefine ultraluxury hospitality.
Highlights
Learned the high expectations of a firm run by an ex-investment banker and ex-TV producer
Developed a first-class work ethic; Just because I was 18 does not mean I cannot perform career-level work
Discovered I have an eye for design and a passion for improving the quality of life of others
Challenges
Steep learning curve - Exposure to hospitality, construction, and customer product sectors
At 18 years old, I had to prove my competence to my team and stakeholders
90 hour work week on a six-day work trip
Success Stories
Designed multiple spaces, from a commercial laundry room to bedrooms and bathrooms
Helped craft a brand and its product offerings
Broke ground on client survey designed to capture 12 data points, which were then to be used to hyper-personalize guest stays
Time at NATIVE Design: April 2020 - September 2020
Location: West Hollywood, California
Projects
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My team and I created a portfolio of new and unique guest experiences -including group bonding activities, creative opportunities, spa programs, sporting expeditions, and more - that were consistent with or exceeded the offerings of top hotels (Aman, Nobu, etc.)
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Our capital projects set the standard for unique, high-touch properties in the United States and beyond. To create unrepeatable spaces, I worked with the firm’s principals to source, coordinate with, and purchase from famous artists and vendors with local flare. Be it French-Moroccan ski chalets or Jungle-Positano hotels, each fixture, furnishing, and equipment piece we sourced was chosen to deliver unforgettable experiences for our clients.
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I worked with my team to develop a coffee program that would impress any coffee aficionado and delight those who drink coffee just for the caffeine. We sourced coffees throughout the world and from different roasters, created a barista training program for our service team, and specified drink-specific glassware to elevate every guest’s coffee ritual.
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In July, the entire NATIVE Design team congregated in Aspen, Colorado, for a seven-day marketing campaign. From the crack of dawn to long into the night, our team completed a variety of staff, property, food and beverage, and branded marketing materials.