Charles M. Boggs

Academic experience

• Professor, interior design, March 2020–present and Nov. 2018–Sept. 2011, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
  Responsible for all aspects of teaching courses including curriculum planning, desk critiques and skills evaluations, project reviews, and field trip supervision. SCADpro project partners include The Oak Group, Deloitte, Uber, HEB, and ICFF.

• Adjunct professor, interior design, Aug. 2012–Aug. 2011, Florida International University, Miami
  Responsible for all aspects of teaching including curriculum planning, desk critiques and evaluations, studio reviews with industry experts, and field trip supervision. Oversaw the exchange program between FIU and the University of Genoa, helping plan and run workshops in both locations. Supervised FIU students during their exchange in Italy. Helped coordinate the certificate program, which included curriculum plans, guest lectures, exchanges, and internships.

• Part-time faculty, Aug. 2010–present, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
  Responsible for all aspects of teaching the class which combined lecture and application of interior design concepts including curriculum planning, desk critiques and evaluations, studio reviews with industry experts, and field trip supervision, including a shipboard visit to Celebrity Solstice.

Design practice experience

• Associate vice president, Jan. 2019–March 2020
  AVP for high-end hospitality and cruise ship projects overseeing cruise ship projects exclusively for Royal Caribbean Group brands. Responsibilities included working intimately with clients, design teams, operators, contractors, shipyards, and consultants to produce and coordinate drawings, mock-ups, strikeoffs, and presentation materials through all phases of the design/build process and overseeing on-site meetings and inspections during construction. 
  Consultant, Aug. 2011–Dec. 2018
  On-call consultant for high-end hospitality and cruise ship projects. Worked with project design teams on custom detailing and design coordination. 
  Associate, Jan. 2011–Aug. 2011 and May 2005–Feb. 2009, CallisonRTKL (formerly RTKL), Miami
  Worked intimately with high-end hospitality and cruise ship project clients, design teams, contractors, shipyards, and consultants to produce and coordinate drawings, mock-ups, strike-offs, and presentation materials through all phases of the design/build process and oversee on-site meetings and inspections during construction and turn-over.
  • Royal Caribbean International, Icon of the Seas: Led CRTKL Design Team for all assigned public venues through all stages of design and documentation on the in-development new class of Royal Caribbean ship – all projects remain confidential until officially announced by RCI.
  • Celebrity Cruises, Edge-class ships: Participated in design studies and guided CRTKL oversight of work for new class of Celebrity ships including Project Management Services and Venue Design – all work remains confidential until officially announced by Celebrity Cruises.
  • Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Edge-class and Celebrity Beyond suite neighborhood master plan study: Led master planning study to re-concept and enlarge the suite enclave on Celebrity Edge-class ships beginning with Celebrity Beyond.
  • Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Solstice-class revitalization projects: helped lead the design team for the modernization of the Celebrity Solstice-class ships, beginning with Celebrity Equinox and Celebrity Silhouette.
  • Regent Cruise Lines, New Class: Led design detailing on custom stateroom millwork.
  • Royal Caribbean International, Harmony of the Seas: Led design detailing on the Windjammer redesign.
  • Royal Caribbean International, Quantum / Anthem of the Seas: Led design detailing on retail displays for confidential projects.
  • Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Solstice and Solstice-class vessels: project manager and design lead for Sky – multi-function space that serves as the observation lounge by day and dynamic entertainment venue by night, as well as project manager and design lead for the Conference Center.
  • Royal Caribbean International, Oasis of the Seas / Allure of the Seas: project manager and design lead on a variety of projects for Royal Caribbean’s newest class of ships, including the atriums, lifts, lift lobbies and stairs, and the Conference Center.
  • The Yachts of Seabourn: project manager and design lead on Revitalization Master Plan for Seabourn Legend, Spirit, and Pride.

Certifications

• NCIDQ Certified