About Me
"Design must reflect the practical and aesthetic in business but above all... good design must primarily serve people." Thomas J. Watson
Interior design leader and successful small business owner located in the SF Bay Area. 10+ years of experience leading design projects in residential, commercial, corporate workplace, hospitality, and multi-family design. Detail-oriented, polished designer with a track record of success on major projects and demonstrated ability to build strong client relationships. Influenced by travels and inspired by the power to transform lives through people-centered designs.
Technical expertise include 3D modeling and drafting tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup, and hand drawing, as well as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Also proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
What People Are Saying
“I had the honor of working with Shay while at JPC Architects. I worked directly with her on several projects and she acted as my informal mentor at JPC. Shay has a warmth and energy about her that is felt by all members of her team. She is positive, hardworking, reliable, and extremely dedicated to the success of her projects. Shay is a natural leader and mentor - always going out of her way to make everyone feel valued and supported. Along with being a talented leader, she is a thoughtful, well-rounded designer. Shay would make a wonderful addition to any team!”
— Michelle Northfield | Colleague
“I have had the honor of working with Shay on several occasions over the last four years. Shay is a wonderful team player, "outside of the box" thinker and collaborative individual who brings new and innovative ways of thinking about Interior Design to her projects and peers. Every one of her new projects is thoughtfully detailed through and executed strongly with her can-do attitude. Her approachable personality makes her one of the friendliest and adaptable designers that I have worked with at my current position. As a new and emerging designer, Shay offered insight and design support from day one when I was starting my current position. On one of our recent projects together, Shay's work style approach was extremely collaborative while she thoughtfully and creatively brought new ideas confidently to the table. She continues to deliver strong work while meeting deadlines. Shay's experience in different roles has allowed her to grow into an ever-evolving strong, capable and confident designer. Shay's approachable, bubbly personality and love for Interior Design makes her one of the most valued individuals to bring on to a new team. Anyone would be fortunate to work with Shay!”
— Gabi Bacon | Colleague
“Working alongside Shay over the previous four years has truly been a privilege. Something that sets Shay apart is her passion for her work as well as for people. She is a talented, hard-working designer and she treats each project with care. Shay is proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop, InDesign & SketchUp. In addition to her technical skills, her positive attitude and inclusive spirit make her an asset to any team. Shay is collaborative, reliable and adaptable. She is not afraid to ask questions and is always happy to help others. I am proud to call Shay a friend and I hope to work with her again in the future!”
— Jorgen Graff | Colleague
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Shay in a variety of ways over the last five years. During this time, I’ve seen her blossom into a capable, competent, and confident designer. She has the ability to connect with anybody she comes across with her bubbly personality and warm demeanor which makes her a dream to work with on a team. I could always rely on Shay to compliment any situation or group dynamic because of her can-do/let’s work together attitude. These attributes make her a fantastic mentor. She helped to trained me in a previous role. While instructing and teaching me she demonstrated patience, grace, knowledge, and passion. In my current role and more recently we’ve partnered on projects that have had challenges that were out of our control like unforeseen lead times. For a specific project - once the challenges were on the table, Shay was able to pivot then adjust our plan to ultimately see the project complete smoothly with a happy customer at the end of the day. Shay is a rockstar!”
— Laura Nelson | Colleague
“Shay started with our firm in the resource library and quickly developed as an Interior Designer. She is very optimistic, has a can do attitude, and would be a great addition to any team.”
— Susan Griffin | Colleague
“I've worked alongside Shay for about 4 years and truly only have good things to say. She is detail oriented, efficient, hard working, has a great eye for design, and is a reliable team member. Not only is she talented and knowledgable, she is helpful to all team members as well, and always goes above and beyond to offer any assistance needed. Shay's friendly and inclusive attitude would be an extremely wonderful asset to any team!”