Interior Designer/ Project Coordinator

Interior Designer Project Coordinator Design

Coordinator

Design Specifications Contract Negotiations Strategic Planning

and Execution Time Management and Prioritization

Problem Resolution Customer Relations Leadership and Team

Building Oral and Written Communication

Qualifications Profile

Enthusiastic and solutions-oriented professional, with more than 20 years

of interior design and project coordination experience with a proven

ability in handling all aspects of the design process. Equipped with

extensive background in residential and commercial design, construction,

and furniture and finish selection; complemented with abilities in

estimating, budgeting, resource management, and negotiations. Adept at

reviewing drawings, bid estimates, and sourcing complete turnkey projects.

Knowledgeable of local building codes, ADA standards, and Green Principles

in design. Skilled in implementing effective strategies to achieve solid

design and business results in both corporate and retail environments.

Professional Experience

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Detroit, MI

Interior Designer and Project Coordinator Team Lead II Senior Project

Coordinator ? 1990-2012

. Develop and oversee various projects throughout tenure, progressing

within 2 years to simultaneously manage 4 to 6 large-scale renovation

projects with budgets worth $1.85M yearly

. Render keen supervision to a team of 8 interior designers with group

metrics that included approximately 180,000 square feet of renovations,

74 completed projects, and 375 furniture requests with the relocation

of 1,800 employees annually

. Provide leadership in establishing new Corporate Office Standards to

ensure company's alignment with industry trends while decreasing costs

. Collaborate with architecture team on LEED certified parking structure

and facility with outdoor space at headquarters in Detroit

Career Highlights:

V Successfully received the Corporate Divisional Award, Pride in

Excellence Award, in 1996 for achieving timely completion of 2 large

construction projects for co-worker on maternity while simultaneously

managing own 2 large projects

V Defined scope, design plans and FF&E specifications for the renovation of

220,000 square feet of office space across multiple floors in the

company's headquarters, with $1.8M renovation budget

V Assigned to design team of the LEED Gold Certified headquarters project

for Accident Fund, Lansing, Michigan

V Played integral role on team tasked with the evaluation of wall and

systems furniture options, touring the manufacturers' headquarters of

Steelcase, Haworth, and Herman Miller; finalizing space plans and

preparing FF&E packages for bid.

V Completed thorough research and implemented new carpet tile standard

improving appearance, durability, and extending the life cycle; recorded

substantial reduction in maintenance and installation timelines

V Studied and applied a new architectural wall system that is 100%

reconfigurable, recyclable and has improved design capabilities and

shorter installation timelines in support of corporate "Blues Go

Green" initiative

V Created a new workstation standard researching office trends and new

products; when implemented increased work collaboration and floor

capacity by 10%

V Manage corporate art collection of more than 2000 pieces, selecting

the artwork for all facilities throughout the state

V Exceptional skills implementing large-scale building renovation projects,

resulting in constant compliance with deadlines and budget constraints

along with maintaining high customer satisfaction levels

V Attained significant increase in durability and appearance along with

decrease in costs while creating a consistent look within facilities

throughout the state by researching and updating finishes selections

Earlier Career and Selected Highlights

CPS/The Office Concepts Group, Southfield, MI

Interior Designer

Utilized AutoCAD skills to complete relocation floor plans while

quickly learning multiple modular furniture systems, which included

specification details and electrical components

Carried out successful development of office suite space plans for new

tenants for commercial building

Ensured thoroughness in evaluating the MI building code and ADA

requirements

Pumco, Inc., Petoskey, MI

Interior Designer/Buyer

Administered the purchasing of all furniture and accessories, area

rugs, and samples necessary for retail showroom and design studio

Provided design consultation for clients and builders for individual

homes, models and condominiums and exceeded sales goals regularly.

Forged active involvement in merchandise markets in High Point,

Dallas, and Chicago annually

Earned commendation for successfully installing and designing a

corporately owned home that would be used as an executive retreat

Developed interior plans, window treatments, custom furniture

selections, and turnkey linen package with sample boards, photos, and

plan folder for corporate review

Formulated standard and upgraded interior finishes for

hotel/condominium development creating finish boards for Real Estate

Sales team; directing the installation of a complete turnkey furniture

package with upgrades in 5 purchased units

Education

Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, Minor in Art

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

Professional Training

Project Management Series Classes: (Project Fundamentals and Project

Management I and II): 2002

Project Management Leadership Group, Atlanta, GA

Completed courses and study group toward LEED Accreditation

Professional Affiliation

Member ? U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Detroit Chapter: 2009

Technical Acumen

AutoCAD 2011 20/20 CAP Spec Software Microsoft Office, Power Point,

Word, Excel and Project

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