KELLY KNOWLES
R O F I L E
kellys.knowles@outlook.com
1870 NE 169 St th
Shoreline, WA United States 98155
LinkedIn - /kellysknowles
A nationally certified, Seattle-based Interior Designer with over 14 years of experience in hospitality, multifamily, and commercial design Collaborating on over 45 projects covering around 370,000 square feet of interior spaces while specifying and coordinating more than $3 million in FF&E, with a focus on hospitality. Relevant work includes boutique and branded hotels across the US and internationally, as well as local tech company commercial renovations, adding a touch of hospitality to shared spaces in the work environment. Focus has expanded from concept creation to project execution and is driven by a love of structure, process, and behind-the-scenes coordination
2024 - PRESENT
Tiny Circle Design Co
Owner, Etsy Custom Jewelry Shop
Adept at managing inventory, developing product listings, financial records, and customer service
Manage made-to-order production timelines to ensure efficient shipping and delivery of goods
Curate digital marketing through social media
Senior Interior Designer 2025 2024
100% Positive Feedback rating, 5/5 star reviews
Ankrom Moisan Architects | Seattle, WA (Hybrid)
Applied expertise to solve problems, ensuring successful project completion
Review the project plan schedule and scope of work with PIC to determine deliverables
Manage and communicate with clients to understand their needs
Mentor & collaborate with 1-2 junior team members
Highly organized in order to schedule and maintain project status updates regarding risks/urgent matters for both internal and external partners
Quick learner aptitude to master new 3D modeling techniques, enhancing project efficiency and outcomes
Manage multiple projects, tasks and timelines with a sense of urgency, ownership, and within deadline
Review project scope concurrently with project deadline milestones
Personal Sabbabtical
Period of growth, learning, and rejuvenation
Professional development focus on licensure exams
2006-2010 In progress
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY x ROLLINGSTONE VIA YELLOWBRICK
Modern Journalism Program
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts Interior Design CIDA Accredited, GPA: 3.2 / 4.0 Sigma Kappa Sorority
National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ), #411535 LEED AP ID+C
2023 American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Ones to Watch 2014 Hospitality Design, New Design Professional 2014 - 2022 Network of Executive Women in Hospitality (NEWH) Northwest Board of Directors - Internet Communications, Publications, Marketing Director, Vice President, President, Past President, Executive Advisor
KELLY KNOWLES
2019 - 2023
B+H Architects | Seattle, WA (Hybrid)
Intermediate Interior Designer
Manage multiple projects(2-3) concurrently for global workplace clients, Amazon and Microsoft Manage, lead or assist the management of sourcing and proposing materials and furnishings
Collaborate and research with the team or work independently to create engaging, innovative, and informative presentations
Leverage strong people skills to effectively manage project teams and stakeholders, ensuring successful project completion
Assist senior staff with creating design concepts, mood boards, and space planning
Actively participate and create documents for permitting
Project Coordination
Construction Admin & Project Closeout
Management
Schedule & Task Management
Work Independently
Strategic Planning
Client (Stakeholder)Communication skills
Highly Organized
Sharp eye for detail-oriented
3D Modeling
Knowledge of building codes regulations (IBC, ADA)
Katerra | Seattle, WA (Hybrid)
Intermediate Interior Designer
Lead and manage multiple project FF&E installation schedules for 5+ projects
Lead the design & implementation of a new a specification system and maintain on-going ownership
2016-2018
Work independently to develop (4) FF&E specification brand packages for multifamily developers to select from
Degen & Degen | Seattle, WA (On Site)
Intermediate Interior Designer, Associate
2018 - 2019 2013 - 2016
Junior Interior Designer
Time saved after ensuring projects adhere to hotel brand standards, allowing for proper project completion
Produce custom lighting line drawings and specifications, adhering to project timelines and budget constraints
Actively led construction administration services on over 10+ projects
Attend site visits to ensure project is on track
Prepared finish & furniture specification packages for budgetary vendor proposals, review pricing
Prepare areas for FF&E cost reduction and recommend solutions as they relate to purchasing
Assited in collaboration among a cross-functional team to achieve project objectives and deliverables to align with Owner goals
Work with the design team to develop design ideas
2011-2013
Bennett Associates | Seattle, WA (On Site)
Showroom Manager
Adobe Photoshop & InDesign SpecWorks, Filemaker Pro
SketchUp | Enscape
Autodesk AutoCAD | Revit
Bluebeam Revu
Smartsheet
Microsoft Outlook & Excel
Google Workspace
Canva
Josyln Balzarini
HKS Inc
Studio Practice Lead, Commercial Interiors
Principal
Phone:
206.409.6274
jbalzarini@hksinc com
Katy Clark
Noble House Hotels & Resorts
Development Project Manager
Phone:
Email : Email :
206 334 9222
kclark@noblehousehotels com
Heather Tierney
Interface
Account Executive
Phone:
Email :
202.489.9782
heatherstierney@gmail.com
English French (novice)