Anthony P. Ashford
Designer . Artist . Educator . BIM Specialist
anthonyashford@comcast.net
941.400.2145

Bio: IN 1995 moved to Sarasota FL for 11 years for College and work and life. Relocated to NJ in 2006 for larger scale projects. Recently became self employed and doing a lot of contract work but looking for new career opportunities across our nation as well as a masters degree in architecture. I work as an Architectural Designer, Interior Designer, BIM Specialist and Educator. I paint and draw on my free time and still don't give my art away or sell it.

Certifications: NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualifications) Certification # 017908

Years of experience:
18 years of experience.

Education:

1995 - 1999
Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL(formerly: Ringling School of Art and Design)
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in the Department of Interior Design.
The College is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design [NASAD], and at the First Professional Degree Level by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation [CIDA], formerly [FIDER].

Other Higher Education studies:
1999
Tim White, Design Media Seminars, Orlando, FL
Project Programming - Making More Informed Design Choices with Better Decision Information
1994
The Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Major: Interior Design.
1993
Ringling School of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL
Pre-College Perspective - Completed - Top 10 (see awards and honors)
1993
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Design Exploration Program - Architectural Studies - Completed

Skills & Qualifications:

Mr. Ashford is knowledgeable of all aspects of the Interior & Architectural Design Process.
Focus is on Creating innovative Conceptual Design, analytical Programmatic Design, thorough Design Development & Space Planning, & Keen Product, Material and Lighting Selection + Specification including Art, Accessories + Graphics.
The Production of Presentation Media includes various Digital Art mediums from Revit to AutoCAD & Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, 3ds Max Design, SketchUp & Google Earth.
Graphic Design Communication, being attentive to Detail, prepare & oversee Contract Documents, Contract Administration, Post Occupancy Evaluations and Planning city environs are addition skill sets.

Experience:

Industry Experience Practicing Architectural Design & Interior Design:

Mixed Use Design - Retail Hospitality Entertainment Garage, Retail Residential Office Garage
Hospitality Design - Casinos, Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Hotels.
Residential Design - Single Family Homes, Multi Story Condos.
Educational Design - K-12 Schools, Science Center,
Commercial Design - Office Buildings, Retail
Medical Design - General Practice, Dental, Dermatological.
Entertainment Design - Theaters
Industrial/storage Design – Parking Garages, Distribution Warehouses

Industry Experience Educating in Interior Design:

Interior Design Adjunct Faculty at the Ringling College of Art & Design for a term of 4 years. Educating in Hospitality Design and Architectural Drawing and Drafting.

Projects in NJ:

Margaritaville Landshark Bar & Grill, Atlantic City, NJ
Roush Fenway Hotel Concepts, Charlotte, NC
Hard Rock Northfield
Hard Rock NYY
Kravco: Hamilton Mall, Mays Landing, NJ
Richmond Avenue School, Atlantic City, NJ
Philadelphia Hotel Concept
Massachusetts Slot Parlor Concept
ZipTrek
Baltimore Casino Concept
Storm International & 8th Wonder: BlackRock Casino & Resort, Kapchagay, Kazakhstan
Trump: Trump Steel Pier - Trump Taj Mahal Retail Corridor (Spice Road)
Isle of Capri & 8th Wonder: Singapore International Competition “Harrys Island” (Casino, Hotel & Resort design)
Lees Residence
Siganos: Texas Avenue, Giorgios –
Bashaw: Coachmans Hotel, Chelsea Hotel
Rutgers: Boathouse
DiGeorge Atlantic Properties: Kentucky Ave “Prasada”
Saunders: Light of the world Christian Fellowship
Antigua Grand Princess Casino
Pagano: Pagano Convention Center Hotel & Mall
Shore Memorial Hospital: Campus Planning
Ocean City Boathouse
NJSEA: Meadowlands Racetrack redesign, OTW Bayonne
Evergreen Village: Assisted Living Facility master plan

Projects in FL:

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce
Palm Walk
Pine Shores Presbyterian
Comcast Master Plan, Sarasota, FL
SouthTrust Bank, Florida West Coast
LeBlanc Photography Studios
ADF Dermatology
Seasons Gourmet
The Quay
Main Street Bistro
The Vines Imperial G.C.
The Oaks G.C.
Ocean Reef Club, Amberjack Hotel, Galley Restaurant
Five Points Plaza
Tri Eagle Sales Budweiser Distribution Fac.
Collier’s Reserve C.C.
Fox Fire C.C.
G. Wiz Blivas Science and Technology Center - Sarasota Ford
City of Sarasota Downtown 2020 Master Plan
Palm Colonnata
Unitarian Universalist Church
Fred’s Restaurant
LTK Office Bldg.
State Street Restaurant
Goldman Residence
Cybe