LAURA FOSTER

**** ******** ***. ***** ****, FL.

239-***-****

ad2m5p@r.postjobfree.com

A committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Designer and Project Manager

08/2019 to 12/2022

Gulfshore Container Homes, LLC

Bonita Springs, FL

Met with clients to establish ideas, goals, and guidelines for the design team. Coordinated with engineers, architects, subcontractors, and clients to move ideas into production.

Conducted material tests to guarantee material would effectively meet design requirements.

Established visual direction of branded marketing material in digital and print. Facilitated coaching and feedback for newer team members to guide their ideas into workable, practical designs.

Created prospective design selections and pricing to ascertain success and confidence in the proposed project.

Hired a team of service designers, and contractors to develop a smooth workflow through the creation of procedures and guidelines

Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules. Communicated with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives.

Submitted budget estimates, progress reports, and cost-tracking reports. Monitored the performance of project team members to provide performance feedback.

Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve project plans. Proposed, reviewed, and approved modifications to the project plan. Submitted project deliverables to clients, consistently dhering to quality standards.

Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules, and funding.

Produced thorough, accurate, and timely reports.

Negotiated with suppliers, and contractors to obtain resources and materials. Senior Construction Project Mananger

04/2008 to 08/2019

Meyer Builders / Douglas Homes

Cincinnati, OH

Maintained daily communication with subcontractors and inspectors tp drive forward the progress of the project.

Planned, organized, and managed crews and subcontractors through expert communication handling of work orders and purchase orders. Interpreted blueprints and plans and relayed information to the team of workers. Completed projects on time and within allocated budgets. Estimated construction costs accurately, achieving consistent business profits. Liaised with contractors, engineering teams, designers, and clients to drive the success of residential construction projects.

Managed submittals and processing of Requests for Information between the general contractor, owner, and owner's consultants. Built relationships with engineering staff and coordinated with vendors and contractors to align timelines, phases, and work to be performed across projects and shutdowns.

Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by resolving issues effectively and efficiently.

Implemented quality assurance and safety standards and maintained compliance with OSHA.

Interviewed and hired top contractor talent to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.

Senior Interior Designer

01/1990 to 03/2018

Distinctive Interiors

Cincinnati, OH

Selected furniture, light fixtures, and accessories to create unique and inviting rooms to meet customers' vision.

Designed floor plans, elevations, and 3-D perspective views and material boards for both in-house review and presentation to clients. Developed interior design concepts and prepared interior systems and finishes. Visited home sites when necessary to assess and fulfill customers' needs. Provided information about available colors, and palettes and helped select colors that reflected clients' personalities and goals. Reviewed project costs, budgets, and adherence to schedules. Researched concepts and followed industry trends to provide knowledgeable insights to clients.

Used 3D software to allow customers to clearly visualize completed projects, creating the "wow effect".

Maintained accurate specifications for each project. Created custom design boards with attention to detail for visual representation, including samples of fabrics, lighting, wall finishes, and flooring. Implemented clients' needs from schematic design to construction document phase and installation.

Coordinated movers and assistant stylists to complete project installations and styling.

Provided builders and contractors with clients' interior and exterior color and material selections to be used in the building of their home adhering to the budget allocated and blueprints and schematics and schedules. SKILLS

Technically savoy using CAD, Revit, Quickbooks, Prism, Procore, Adobe Suite, Design Manager, Microsoft Suite, Gannt Charts, Autodesk, Chief Architect, Sketchup

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10+

years

EDUCATION

University of Kentucky

Bachelor's

Fine Arts - Interior Design

Lexington, KY

05/1983 to 07/1987

University of Cincinnati

Bachelor's

Construction Managment

Cincinnati, Ohio

06/1990 to 04/1994

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Staff management and team collaboration and team leadership skills Budget control and cost analysis

Stakeholder and client relations

Resource allocations and budgeting

Renovations, building, and demolition project management skills Phone and email etiquette

Deadline driven

Permit and license procurement

Plan modifications and takeoff experience

Construction scheduling and project estimation

Detailed focused and problem-solving efficient

Contract preparation and contract terms interpretation

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