PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Managing Director & Designer HD Design 2006 – Present Meet with clients to identify goals, project scope, and design concepts, build and present proposals, negotiate contracts, hire and manage contractors, select and purchase furnishings, textiles, fixtures, artwork, appliances, lighting elements, cabinetry, and tile, etc. Build clientele of hundreds from ground up by reaching out to network, securing referrals, and developing industry relationships. Manage up to four projects simultaneously for spaces of up to 9,000 square feet each. Read blueprints, drive space planning, stage furniture, influence architectural plans, and coordinate order and installation of custom fabrications. Control budgets, conduct value engineering exercises to prevent cost overruns, keep deliveries on pace, and deliver completed projects on time.

Event Ownership: Host open houses, events, and client parties. Decide catering, lead all setup/strike activities, and select cost effective and appropriate décor with minimal input. Schedule and manage expenses for 100% budget adherence, mail/track invitations, order supplies, and guide event flow

Project Planning. Investigate and analyze project needs, perimeters, dimensions, stylization goals, and project size, design themed narrative of vision, and outline timeline and budget targets incorporating contingency funds in plans for final budget. Lead research and estimate costs, define and order priorities, and partner with architects and construction crews on schedule and timing

Custom Designs. Conceptualize and govern creation of custom window treatments, lampshades, artwork, murals, furnishings, cabinets, furniture, faux finishes, rugs, and bedding

Change Controls. Document all new requests, secure cost estimates, determine impact to project scope and labor to budgets, drive approvals, oversee execution phases, and communicate results

Partnerships. Infuse cohesive culture of “We” that encourages teamwork, brainstorming, and idea sharing

– acknowledge performance and motivate others toward common mission and cause of action

Administration. Invoice for deposits, expenses, purchases, and final billing, supervise website creation and maintenance, lead marketing, social media, networking, and direct mail campaigns, manage vendors and negotiate prices, and attend Dallas Market Center events to identify trends and make purchases

Flexibility. Pivot quickly on day-to day adjustments and delivery demands; move agilely within fast-paced environment, reprioritizing projects as needed often with little or no notice to take advantage of unexpected opportunities

Professional Polish. Known for even-keel temperament, senior-level communication skills, on-point diplomacy, professional/social ease, thoughtful problem solving, and technical design translation abilities H J A R D E I R D U N N

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INTERIOR DESIGN, PROPERTY STYLIST, & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Project Oversight Fiscal Stewardship & Budget Adherence Client-Facing Initiatives Client satisfaction focused designer and project leader of residential builds and commercial projects, offering master’s degree in business, bachelor’s in communications and interior design, and over 15 years’ experience. Proficiencies include PR, marketing communications, requirements gathering, technical translations, billing, construction oversight, and long-term client relations. Known for achieving results that exceed expectations, engagement strategies that win respect, and team leadership that inspires. Objective and progressive, a dynamic leader with laser-focus. Warm, outgoing, fair, and trustworthy. HJARDEIR DUNN 2 P a g e

Design Consultant Wilshire Homes & Design Group 2000 – 2006 Owned end-to-end project planning and execution for up to 10 design projects simultaneously. Hosted client meetings to review and brainstorm ideas and styles, select finishes, color schemes, and textiles. Incorporated each client’s unique personality, lifestyle, and sentimental preferences. Created plans that support long-term goals. Visited sites to oversee and approve project progress, set and tracked project timelines, and supervised installments. Developed deep rapport with each client. Controlled change management processes, milestone planning, and task assignment tracking; guided project phase introductions.

Event Excellence. Aligned with clients in manner that powerfully and swiftly built strong partnerships. Investigated key stakeholders to understand who they were, what priorities were in place, where pain points and project limitations existed, and how best to relate to each guest to maximize event experiences

Take-Charge Leadership. Conducted or co-conducted strategy meetings to identify what was missed, where process blocks arose, and what issues surfaced; resolved tactical roadblocks, product delivery delays, and production schedule conflicts

Influence. Dispelled design misconceptions and concerns that helped clients re-envision possible options and win credibility; performed as voice of the customer, advocated for (and won) directional changes and considerations that engendered client loyalty and greater confidence in firm

Communications. Corresponded with clients and stakeholders to gather and review project requirements and changes, partnered with installation and construction teams to brainstorm value engineering, and maintained progress transparency

Business Development. Grew client base and trust by taking responsibility for all aspects of project, focused on upside/what was within control, avoided excuses, and built business one step/success at a time

Rapport Building. Role-modeled always-available visibility and hands-on participation with each project partner to strengthen bonds and trust. Developed face-to-face relationships with strategic stakeholders, solving problems and adjusting interaction style for each person

Time Management. Balanced ambiguous, ever-shifting priorities with agility and even temperament, never losing sight of actionable steps, big picture, and granular but still vital details

Laser Focus. Governed all details of client experience and used every conversation, touch point, opportunity, meeting, and milestone to cultivate positive experiences to garner greater market share and top-of-mind awareness. Executed 360 comprehensive plans to address needs, questions, and details

EDUCATION Master of Science, Business Texas A&M University, Prairie View, Texas, United States Bachelor of Science, Communications & Interior Design University of Texas, Austin, Texas, United States

ASSOCIATIONS Design Trade Associates, Founder/Chair 2014 - Present American Society of Interior Designers, Member 2016 - Present Interior Design Society, President: Hill Country Chapter 2012 - 2014 Texas Women in Business, Member 2012 - 2016

Pflugerville Architectural Review, Board Member 2005 - 2007