Project Management Interior Designer

NICHOL CHANG

******.*****@*****.*** 562-***-**** Lake Forest, CA 92630

Summary Results-driven Senior Interior Designer with over 9 years of experience specializing in creating cost-effective, market-responsive designs using AutoCAD. Known for fostering team collaboration, mentoring junior designers, and streamlining project execution to meet tight deadlines and budgets. Proven track record in enhancing client satisfaction through innovative design solutions. Aims to leverage design expertise and project management skills to contribute to the success of a forward-thinking design team.

Skills AutoCAD proficiency

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Project Management

Color and material application

Material Selection

Design Visualization

Budget Management

Vendor Negotiations

Experience Senior Designer 01/2018 - 06/2024

Thomas James Homes Aliso Viejo, CA

Designed 240+ custom homes, enhancing residential living spaces and meeting diverse client needs, with a combined ARV exceeding half a billion dollars Used AutoCAD to craft mood boards and interior plans, bringing client visions to life. Maintained brand consistency throughout design projects. Supported and mentored junior designers, offering creative direction and design guidance. Ensured the successful execution of more than 60 projects in a single year, while maintaining adherence to strict timelines and budgetary limitations. Conducted site visits to evaluate project conditions. Established strong relationships with suppliers to procure competitively priced, yet top-notch products.

Collaborated with architects, project managers, vendors, and fellow designers to ensure the successful execution of projects.

Evaluated and chose project materials like paint colors,flooring options,lighting fixtures

,appliances,plumbing,stone and tile.

Oversaw budgets for multiple projects, ensuring high-quality materials within cost limits. Interior Designer 11/2014 - 01/2018

Thomas James Homes Aliso Viejo, CA

Supported Senior Designer throughout the entire project lifecycle, contributing to various tasks and responsibilities.

Generated detailed interior elevations through the use of AutoCAD software Managed budgets for more than 20 material cost codes Developed and maintained strong vendor relationships to optimize product sourcing at competitive prices while ensuring adherence to quality standards. Managed multiple projects concurrently within strict timelines. Color Consultant / Professional Paint Advisor 02/2014 - 10/2014 Dunn Edwards Paints Lake Forest, CA

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Provided customers with samples of popular colors to educate them on current home decorating trends.

Created detailed color palettes to match specific client tastes and needs. Advised clients on the best ways to incorporate accent colors into existing designs. Produce professional color renderings using proprietary Dunn-Edwards software (like Photoshop) Managed and updated appointment schedules and logs for in-store residential visits Interior Design Intern 06/2012 - 12/2012

Trip Haenisch Los Angeles, CA

Visited showrooms to evaluate potential products that could be included in the final design. Contributed to the coordination of deliveries and decoration staging for installation process Compiled samples of materials including paint chips, fabric swatches, carpet tiles, wall coverings for lead designers review.

Multi Channel Sales/ Lead Visual Merchandiser 11/2010 - 02/2014 Best Buy Costa Mesa, CA

Responded to 150 customer phone calls daily, utilizing exceptional communication skills to drive sales across all channels.

Successfully balancing high velocity sales with exceptional customer service by utilizing effective communication skills and building complete technology solutions. Executed specific steps and processes of merchandising, inventory, and asset protection to achieve sales goals

Education and

Training

Associate of Science: Interior Design 05/2013

Orange Coast College Costa Mesa, CA

Entry-Level Marketing Certificate of Specialization May 2013 Interior Merchandising Certificate of Achievement December 2011 PAVE 2011 National Student Design Competition Sephora Retail Project November 2011 Some College (No Degree): Fire Science/ Emergency Medical Technician Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA

Websites,

Portfolios, Profiles

linkedin.com/in/nichol-chang-423aba80

Instagram Portfolio https://www.instagram.com/nichol_chang_design/ Activities and

Accomplishments

Owner - The Graze Boutique: Charcuterie Boxes and Table spreads 12/2022 - Present LinkedIn Skills Assessment - AutoCAD scored in the top 15% out of 920k people who took test LinkedIn Skills Assessment - PowerPoint scored in the top 5% out of 11.2M people who took test

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