Interior Designer Project Management

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Pei Huang

Ann Arbor, MI

734-***-**** • ***@*********.***** • www.peidesign.space

Interior Designer

Design professional specialized in developing functional, high-design solutions that synthesize client wants and needs. Skilled in gaining client buy-in by creating personalized experiences. Areas of expertise include:

• Design & Aesthetics: Keen eye for design with expertise in space planning, 3D visualization, rendering, material selection, and vendor sourcing.

• Communication: Bilingual, Chinese-fluent communications specialist skilled in building rapport with clients and developing business sales by understanding client needs and presenting optimal solutions.

• Project Management: Results-oriented and deadlines focus leader with proven ability to orchestrate various moving parts and mobilize teams to drive projects to completion.

• Consulting: MBA with extensive experience delivering results in high-visibility positions. Technical Proficiencies

Software & Platforms: AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, CAP, CET Designer, Rhino, Project Matrix, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, MS Office, Studio Designer Other Skills: Vendor Management, Quotes, Estimates, Graphic Design, Branding, Marketing, Consultative Sales

Professional Experience

PEI design, Ann Arbor, MI

Freelance Interior Designer (2021-Present) – Commercial/Residential Design

• Space planning, ADA compliance, FF&E sourcing, 2D/3D drawing for Ypsilanti Cocktail Lounge

• FF&E sourcing, 2D/3D drawing for SHAR Music facility in Ann Arbor

• Residential furnishing, FF&E sourcing, project management for Dala Eloubeidi

• Space planning, 2D/3D drawing for Daria Spa in Farmington Hill Corey Damen Jenkins & Associates, LLC, Birmingham, MI Interior Design Assistant (2020) – Luxury Residential Design

• Rendered and revised design drawings in CAD 2D and SketchUp 3D

• Researched high end furniture, fixtures and materials

• Collaborated with vendors on furniture, fixtures and materials quotes and ordering status

• Drove end-to-end process and communicated project status updates to clients

• Assisted the Principal and Senior Designer on all project management matters Laura Zender Design, Ann Arbor, MI

Freelance Interior Designer (2019 - 2020) – Bar/restaurant Design

• Translate client needs into design concept for visual realization

• In charge of space planning and floorplan compliance with ADA codes

• Render drawings in CAD 2D and SketchUp 3D

• Research commercial furniture and materials

• Drive end-to-end process and communicate project status updates to clients Pei Huang

Ann Arbor, MI

734-***-**** • ***@*********.***** • www.peidesign.space Office Design & Furnishings, LLC, Ypsilanti, MI

Interior Designer (2018 - 2019) – Office and Retail Design

• Partnered with clients to define project scope and budget

• Developed design concepts to reflect client wants and needs

• Produced illustrations in CAD 2D and SketchUp 3D

• Curated commercial material finishes according to design concept

• Interfaced with vendors to produced timely and accurate quotes

• Facilitated project status and milestones from start to finish University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Interior Design Intern (2018) – Office Design

• Researched office furniture/materials and made recommendations for client projects

• Collaborated with vendors and manufacturer reps to obtain accurate quotes and order status

• Rendered images in SketchUp 3D and revised CAD design drawings

• Produced material boards to enhance client’s visualization

• Administered vendor/client database

Schaerer Architextural Interior, Bloomfield Hills, MI Interior Design Intern (2017) – Luxury Residential Design

• Performed materials research and presented selections for client projects

• Conducted quality control and revised CAD project files

• Organized and updated material libraries and vendor database

• Ensured timely updates of project status in project management database Plus 15+ years of client-facing project management, sales and consulting experience, including nearly 10 years of work as a licensed realtor in residential real estate Education

Eastern Michigan University (CIDA Accredited) Rutgers University B.S., Interior Design, 2020 Summa Cum Laude B.S., Marketing and Psychology, 1994 Bowling Green State University

MBA, New Business Development, 1998

Awards & Honors

Configura CET Designer Best Student Rendering, 3rd place 2019 International Furnishings & Design Association Part-time Student Scholarship winner 2019 EMU Student Portfolio Competition, 2nd place 2018 Ghiordes Knot ASID Kerman Rug Space Design Student Competition, 2nd place 2017

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