Interior Design Professional with Client-Focused Innovation
Resume:
Lauren Coomer
Design Portfolio link: https://www.canva.com/design/
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Professional Summary
About Me: As an Interior Designer, I am passionate about fostering strong client relationships through an innovative design approach. I infuse creativity into every project, while attentively considering my clients' needs and vision for the space.
• Committed to achieving design objectives through consistent organizational practices.
• Versatile and dedicated, with strong communication skills.
• Experienced in all phases of project design, from conception to completion.
• Possesses a keen visual awareness and an understanding of proportion.
• Adaptable and proficient at multitasking, offering creative solutions.
• Detail-oriented team player focused on continuous growth and learning.
• Proven ability to tackle project challenges with innovative approaches.
• Skilled in fostering effective collaboration with clients and team members.
• What type of work am I looking to apply for: Currently looking to apply for remote jobs.
• How to contact me: Email, text, please email me first to set up a phone call time so I do not miss your call. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Electrical CAD Technician
Burn and McDonnell-Kansas City, MO
January 2024 to April 2024
• Created and modified electrical drawings using Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks during a 4-month internship, ensuring design accuracy.
• Collaborated with engineers and technicians to improve project outcomes.
• Conducted field surveys, enhancing practical knowledge in electrical engineering.
• Gained remote collaboration experience, adapting to both on-site and virtual environments.
• Aided project teams in developing and revising drawings, resolving conflicts, and managing scopes.
• Contributed to client presentations, focusing on specifications and deadlines.
• Developed essential hands-on experience, refining technical skills and emphasizing the importance of teamwork in a professional environment.
Architectural Interior Design Intern
Pluribus Architectural Collaborative, LLC-Overland Park, KS July 2023 to January 2024
Job responsibilities and description:
• Skilled in Revit and AutoCAD for efficient project execution.
• Passionate about modern and contemporary architecture, fostering innovative design.
• Skilled multitasker with keen attention to detail and precision.
• Dedicated to architecture that positively impacts communities.
• Effective independent and collaborative team player who enhances productivity.
• Open-minded and supportive of diverse ideas in collaboration.
• Committed to ongoing self-education and skill development.
• Adept at crafting innovative solutions to enhance architectural functionality.
• Experienced in luxury residential, hospitality, interior, and commercial projects.
• Prepared detailed design and construction documents.
• Supported multiple projects at various development stages, both in-office and remotely.
• Create scaled drawings and contract documents with Revit.
• Skilled in sourcing products that satisfy design specifications.
• Experienced in building codes and standards for regulatory compliance.
• Assist in preparing reports and studies for informed decision-making.
• Effectively design cohesive diagrams and layouts.
• Attend onsite observations to ensure project quality.
• Oversee local courier services for prompt delivery of materials.
• Maintain organized and accessible project documentation for the team. Customer Liaison- Interior Design Intern
California Closets-Kansas City, MO
2023 to 2023
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Managed Design Showroom schedules for design consultants and customers.
• Assisted in the administrative expectations and reporting.
• Recieved incoming calls, made outbound calls, emailed communication, supported the national team in scheduling design consultant appointments.
• Managed confirmations of design consultations and installation confirmations.
• Contacted and set up interviews with potential candidates for the entirety of CCO.
• Responsible for handling the online content for designers on the California Closets DigiDeck application system.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining user accounts for Interior Designers, Sales Managers, and Customer Liaisons alike.
Contract Interior Designer- Remote
Foyr Neo: 3D Interior Design Online Software-Remote June 2022 to December 2022
As a Remote Interior Designer I taught/assisted prospective clients in utilizing the 3D Interior Design software called Foyr.
• Assisted clients remotely in navigating through the design process, understanding the software systems, and creating distinctive designs.
• Established strong relationships with clients by delivering Interior Design solutions that aligned with their requirements and financial constraints, all while maintaining the highest standards of quality and Interior Design integrity.
• Created 2D floor plans, elevations, 3D rendered perspectives, material boards for presentation purposes.
• Mastered the software product(s) from Foyr. This included using the system to be able to subsequently demonstrate in-depth the same to prospective and paid clients.
• Pioleted growth and conversion rate among Foyr clients by grasping their business needs then helping them to successfully use the software.
• Provided product demos/training to share recommendations thus ensuring the successful on boarding of new clients. This included: calling, emailing and doing online demos.
• Understood/tracked usage of level assigned client within the program. Thus helping them to further learn based of their knowledge level of the program.
• Acted as a point of contact ensuring regular follow-ups.
• Represented the voice of clients to inform them of our sales process and product road map to software managent.
• Contributed to continual improvements of best practices for engagement, value-add, success goals and renewal to meet life long client satisfaction. Foyr Neo Website: https://foyr.com/
Assistant Vitamin Manager
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc, Grocery-Overland Park, KS August 2015 to May 2018
• Scheduled / coordinated meetings, conducted employee performance reviews.
• Developed good customer relationships. Addressing employee and customer concerns.
• Participated in recruitment and dismissal processes.
• Developed strategies for better workplace efficiency and goal achievement, provided direction to staff helping create and foster a respectful and inclusive team environment, Smoothing out problems within the workplace, supported ongoing learning and development of team members
• Liaised between managers, customers and employees.
• Monitored spending patterns and budget.
• Filled in for General Manager (GM) in times of absence. Make executive decisions, hold meetings and provide accountability.
• Troubleshooted POS system issues.
Remote Interior Designer- Product Expert
Foyr
Education
Interior Design (Bachelors Degree of Fine Arts For Interior Design) Park University-Missouri
May 2021 to Present
Associates of Applied Science of Interior Design (Associates Degree) Wichita State University Campus of Applied Science-Wichita, KS January 2019 to March 2021
Bachelor's degree
Interior Design (Bachelors Degree)
Interior Design (Associates Degree)
Skills
• Outside sales
• Hospitality
• Construction
• Customer inquiry handling
• Renderings
• Color Scheme Coordination, Interior Design Skills,Furnishings Layout Plan, Remodeling Skills, Furnish Selection, Material Cost Estimates, Autodesk Knowledge, Budget Development
• Administrative experience
• Organizational skills
• Visual design
• Project management
• Business development
• Adobe Illustrator
• Patience
• Assembly
• Event planning
• Project leadership
• Presentation skills
• Conflict management
• Budgeting
• Product management
• Recruitment and selection
• Microsoft Access
• Medical terminology
• Furniture design
• Phone etiquette
• Office experience
• Clerical Experience, Virtual Interior Designer experience, Virtual Assistant Experience, Management, Team Management
• Customer service
• Digital design
• Chief Architect
• Restaurant experience
• Microsoft Office 365, Word, Powerpoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft, Excel, Google Docs
• Client interaction via phone calls
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Project management software
• Windows
• Google Docs
• Google Sheets
• Typing
• Project scheduling
• Adobe Photoshop
• Analysis skills
• Hotel experience
• QuickBooks
• System design
• Sales
• Grammar Experience
• Renovation
• Social media management
• Computer skills
• Data entry
• IT sourcing
• Filing
• Computer literacy
• Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite,
• Computer operation
• Photography
• Sketchup
• System architecture
• Multitasking
• Product design
• Shipping & receiving
• Microsoft Office
• Relationship management
• Mac OS
• Research
• Space Planning, Interior Planning, Project Analysis, Blueprint Reading, Workflow Design, and Design Planning.Design Presentation, Sustainable Design, Work, Planning, and Prioritization
• Recruiting
• Product demos
• Design thinking
• Revit
• CAD
• Sketch
• Drafting
• Marketing
• Time management
• Rendering
• Team management
• Teamwork
• Microsoft Excel
• Color theory
• Residential design (architectural design tasks)
• Product development
• Millwork
• 3D modeling
• Microsoft Word
• Customer relationship management
• Adobe InDesign
• Layout design
• Woodworking
• Time Management Skills, Electrical Layouts, Documentation Packets, Purchase Orders, Project Management, Critical Thinking, Color Theory, Building Code Knowledge, Decision Making, Drafting
• Appointment scheduling
• Canva
• Tooling
• Attention to detail
• Typography
• Record keeping
• Writing skills
• Microsoft Outlook
• Zoom
• Task prioritization
• Leadership
• Clerical experience
• Project coordination
• Phone communication
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Blueprint reading
• Adobe Acrobat
• Space Planning, Drafting, Project Coordination, Project Analysis, Blueprint Reading, Workflow Design, Design Presentation, Procurement, Critical Thinking, Project Leadership, Decision Making, Sustainable Design,
• Data management
• Document management
• Written communication
• Procurement
• Google Workspace
Languages
• English
Links
http://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-coomer-793536140 https://www.canva.com/design/DAFivK8iAk0/9-jtCTkO8saQ-5A_KR-l-Q/edit? utm_content=DAFivK8iAk0&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton Awards
Inducted into Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society, Park Chapter March 2023
Current Member of the Alpha Sigma Lambda Park University Chapter Honor Society Member. President of the Park University NSLS Honor Society Chapter October 2022
Served as President of the NSLS Honor Society, Park University Chapter. Responsibilities:
• Overseeing leadership programs
• Assisting new members
• Organizing official events for the NSLS.
• Leadership skills
Interior Design Societies: 2021 Virtual Swatched Design Competition: 1st Place Student Winner.
July 2021
As a proud member of the Interior Design Society, I participated in their Virtual Swatched competition. I won 1st Place in the student division.
Deans List
May 2021
Have been on the deans list:
Term: Summer 2022
Term: Fall 2022
Term: Spring 2023
Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society Member
March 2020
• Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society Member: 2021- 2022 graduation: GPA Average 3.95 Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License
Additional Information
• American Society Of Interior Designers (ASID), Student Member: 2021- Current
• The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Student Member: 2022- Current
• Interior Design Society (IDS) Student Member: 2022- Current.
• Parade of Home Judge with WABA (Wichita Area Builders Association): 2019-2022
• Awarded: IDS's 2021 Virtual Swatched Design Competition: 1st Place Student Winner.
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