Interior Design/Consultant

VICTORIA STEVENSON

**** ** **** ****** • Boca Raton, Florida 33486 • (C) 561-***-**** (H) 561-***-**** • acr5w8@r.postjobfree.com COMMERCIAL INTERIOR DESIGNER

Superior Interior Design skills, business acumen, and artistic talent used in the delivery of quality design services, fit-outs, alterations, and construction projects More than 15 years of comprehensive project experience and a lifetime of creativity in designing and delivering interior design projects. Owner of a diverse portfolio of commercial/residential project work in New Jersey, New York, and Bermuda. Expertise in collaborating on projects with higher education, global corporations, retailers, and municipalities. Engaging, personable leader with a tangible record of exceeding client expectations.

~ Areas of Emphasis ~

Interior/Institutional/Government/Retail Design Team Leadership Sustainable/Concept/Graphic Design Feasibility Studies/Programming Schematic Design/Space Planning Construction/Contract Documentation Custom Millwork Design Code/ADA Compliance Project Management Materials Research/Specification/ Submittals Color/Finish/Furniture Selections FF&E/Purchase Management Interior Architecture/Construction PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COOPER GARDNER – Hamilton, Bermuda

PART-TIME SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER, 2/2012 to 7/2015 Cooper Gardner is an established and dynamic multidisciplinary team focusing on a collaborative approach to Architecture, Interior Design, Landscaping, and Master-Planning. Provided creative and innovative interior design services for architectural clients through collaboration with clients, contractors, and vendors. Interviewed clients to develop projects, prepare preliminary plan diagrams and sketches, and to develop floor plans, project specifications, budgets, and schedules. Presented design concepts formulated with other designers, architects, and builders; managed the project technical and administrative staff. Selected appropriate interior finishes and furniture. Selected Projects:

• Willis: Interior construction project management, move management

• R&Q Investment Holdings Ltd.: Turn-key office fit-out

• Corporation of Hamilton, Pier 6 Cruise Ship Terminal: Fast-track, design-build alterations

• Private residences in Bermuda/St. Kitts: custom millwork design, furnishing, purchase management BENDELL DESIGN – Hamilton, Bermuda

SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER, 11/2006 to 7/2010

Bendell Design is a boutique-style consulting firm focused primarily on commercial and high-end interior design. Demonstrated superior client/project management abilities in formulating commercial design and space management solutions using cost-effective, and practical methodologies. Created commercial office space solutions for several global corporations requiring designs that appealed to the aesthetics of a worldwide clientele base. Maintained open communication channels between all stakeholders including C-level Executives, technicians, consultants, contractors, and design teams. Remained up-to-date with project parameters including building Codes, budgets and schedules.

Selected Projects:

• Roche International Ltd: 5K SF high-end interior fit-out

• Alterra Group Limited (Harbor Point Ltd., Max Capital Group Ltd.): Interior alterations and fit-outs

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CUBELLIS ECOPLAN ARCHITECTS, INTERIORS, ENGINEERS – Greater New York City LEAD INTERIOR DESIGNER, 6/1996 to 10/2006

A firm offering full-service architecture, interior design, and engineering services. Key player in integrating business and processes bought about by a merger with a large, interdisciplinary design firm. Received industry recognition for client assistance with innovative commercial and residential projects including banks, luxury auto dealerships, recreational/fitness facilities, universities, restaurants, municipal buildings, and residential condominium complexes. Served as a Founding Member of the Green Design Committee tasked with raising employee awareness of the latest sustainable building practices to infuse projects with seamless, cost-effective incorporation of green practices in client designs. Successful in generating 100% of attained business through word-of-mouth and a reputation for superior, results-driven service; featured as case study in a leading industry publication.

Selected Projects:

• Stevens Institute of Tech., Center for Technology Management: 96K SF new construction and interiors

• North Jersey Community Bank (now ConnectOne Bank): New HQ/branch interiors and fit-outs

• Wyckoff Family YMCA: 65K SF, offices, natatorium, daycare, multi-purpose gym, and interiors

• Montclair State University: Interior alterations for Campus departments and buildings

• Weehawken Police Department: Interior alterations

• Ferrari-Maserati NA: Auto display gallery and office interior improvements

• Kia Motor Car Corporation: Retail showrooms and office interiors

• Admiral's Walk Condominiums: Lobby & atrium improvements

• The Mill Building at Piermont Landing: Change of use - factory to condo - interior conversion

• Bergen County Jail: 263K SF annex addition - FF&E/interior finishing Additional experience as an Interior Designer with Visconti Design Associates, as a Retail Store Manager for The Bombay Company, and a CAD Draftsperson at Modular Home Center EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design

ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, ROCHESTER, NY

NCIDQ Certified, NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR INTERIOR DESIGN QUALIFICATIONS, NCIDQ Certificate #17785 LEED ACCREDITED, USGBC Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, LEED AP AFFILIATIONS

Bermuda Society of Interior Designers (BSID), Council Member 2006 – 2014 Bermuda Women's National Volleyball Teams, 2007 - 2015 TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Microsoft Office Suite; Apple iWork Suite, Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture 2015, Buzzsaw, Revit; Adobe Creative Suite: Acrobat Pro, Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop; GoPro Studio; Studio Webware (web-based interior decorating project management software); Wecora (web-based presentation boards); Bill Quick; Google Sketch- Up.

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