Project Manager Design

Lori Steen-Edwards

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Senior Interior

Designer

. Innovative professional with strong hospitality and commercial design

and planning expertise used to plan and complete diverse renovation

and new construction projects ranging from 1,500 to 35,000 square

feet.

. Perceptive listener capturing and transforming client needs and

desires into real-world functionality and unique design atmospheres.

. Organized leader deftly collaborating with multiple vendor and clients

to fulfill overall projects mission within deadlines and budget

requirements.

. Hands-on project manager with technical knowledge of software such as

AutoCAD used to ensure high quality construction documents.

Areas of Expertise

Design Development * Research & Programming * Materials/Finishes

Selection

FF&E Bidding * Construction Document * Construction

Administration

Project Management * Vendor Management * Visual & Verbal

Presentation

* Schematic Design * Schedule & Deadline

Management

Professional

Experience

THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY DESIGN, Irvine, CA 2009-2010

Senior Interior Designer (Consultant)

*Developed renewed concepts for future new restaurant locations, including

floor plans, ceiling plans, furniture and finish selections and

presentation boards.

* Specification & custom furniture selections for patio enhancements

utilizing AutoCAD.

G.S. BECKHAM DESIGN ASSOCIATES, Costa Mesa, CA. 1993-2009

Senior Interior Designer

Created & implemented design services for multi-sized restaurant

corporations including space planning, millwork, interior elevations, wood

fixture design and custom lighting.

Select Project Achievements:

Jackalope Ranch, Indio, CA: Orchestrated design development, Visual

presentation boards, FF & E selections including custom lighting package

and wood fixture design for 35,000 square foot plus resort destination.

. Designed interior elevations, flooring, cashier stations, ceiling

designs and banquette and lounge seating to create an upscale and

creative atmosphere.

. Produced space planning for multiple patio areas with full bar,

fireplaces, lounge seating and waterfalls, composing an atmosphere

conducive to weddings and fashionable events.

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. Created unique store themes within resort, including signage, color

changing lighting and specialty finishes, including plaster walls and

exotic hardwoods.

J.T. Schmid Restaurant & Brewery, The District, Tustin, CA:

Established design direction and generated construction documents and FF&E

design development for 8,000 square foot restaurant & banquet facility.

. Implemented stylish & modern theme into interior elevations, floor

plan and unique ceiling plan.

. Selected finishes, furniture and created dynamic back bar with

dramatic appeal.

. Provided jobsite project management, working closely with owner and

contractors.

. Conducted bidding and budgeting of FF&E.

. Directed vendors to ensure well crafted finishes and fixtures.

Hillside Community Church, Caf & Fireside Lounge, Alta Loma, CA:

Initiated design concept and composed and delivered client presentation for

15,000 square foot Caf and Lounge area. Crafted project visual

presentation boards that were well received and set the design direction

for entire Church project.

. Drafted interior elevations, including designing/detailing moveable

partition walls.

. Conceived unique ceiling plan incorporating shaped soffits & floating

acrylic panels.

. Incorporated upscale custom millwork fixtures for coffee bar areas.

Tri Mark/Raygal Design, Irvine, CA:

Interior Designer

Created upscale designs for senior living hotels, restaurants and

commercial offices.

The Breakers Hotel, Long Beach, CA:

Coordinated finishes and furniture selections including lighting, artwork,

artifacts and

signage package. Coordinated and managed procurement and installation of

FF&E.

The Carlisle Hotel, San Francisco, CA:

Determined design direction and selected all furniture and finishes.

Developed and managed specification packages including custom lighting,

window covering and directional signage.

. Hand selected and installed artwork & accessories

. Specified and coordinated purchasing of FF & E.

. Coordinated installation of furniture, carpeting and art installation.

Education/Technical Skills

Bachelor of Environmental Factors of Interior Design, Long Beach

State University,

Long Beach, California

AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, NCIDQ, CID

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