Project Design

THERESA GASIENICA-BYRCYN

***** ******** ***** • Lockport, Illinois 60441

Telephone: 815-***-**** • Email: ***************@***.***

SUMMARY

Versatile, creative, resourceful and highly motivated Interior Designer with a passion for interior

space planning and a record for client satisfaction. Results-oriented with strengths in project

planning, design and coordination. Exceptional interpersonal and problem solving skills.

Bilingual in Polish and English. Core competencies include:

Interior Space Planning Painting, Wallpapering & Flooring Oversight

Furniture Design Project Management & Coordination

Decorating Instructions Cost Estimate Comparisons

Room Layout Proposals Harmonious Color Schemes

Lighting Techniques Purchasing & Budget Monitoring

EDUCATION

COLUMBIA COLLEGE, Chicago, Illinois

B.A., Interior Design, 1994

EXPERIENCE

1998 to 2008

BART BYRCYN CONSTRUCTION, Lockport, Illinois

Personal Assistant

Provided a high level of support to nearly all business operations of a residential and light

commercial masonry contractor.

• Responsible for preparing cost estimates from architectural prints for masonry projects

ranging from $50,000 to $300,000.

• Prepared bid proposals, ordered materials and researched stone, brick, pre fab fireplaces

and other products.

• Worked closely with suppliers, vendors and subcontractors; took project measurements in

the field to revise bids and estimates.

Interior Designer (Supplemental to Byrcyn Construction)

Provided interior design services for a wide array of clients for residential and kitchen remodeling

projects. Responsible for meeting project deadlines while developing memorable, tasteful and

aesthetically appealing designs according to spec to maximize client satisfaction.

• Worked closely with clients to develop project specs and cost estimates; collaborated with

project managers, vendors, architects and building managers to coordinate schedules.

• Determined space, budgets (cost), resources, client likes and dislikes, and furniture, furnishings

and other items the space required.

• Worked with architects and contractors in designing the space; provided advice regarding

construction details and maintaining compliance with state and local building codes.

• Coordinated and oversaw flooring, lighting, carpet laying, wallpapering, fixture installation,

furniture arranging, window treatments, accessorizing, etc.

• Obtained and provided sample fabrics, tiles, colors, etc.

• Selected and/or designed furniture, furnishings and fittings.

1997 to 1998

MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Palos Hills, Illinois

Adjunct Instructor: Interior Design Essentials

Full teaching and classroom management responsibility for a full adult classroom. Developed

and implemented lesson plans and exercises in accordance with standards for the continuing

education program.

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