ILENE LEHMAN
Bergenfield, New Jersey 07621
Phone: 201-***-****
Cell: 201-***-****
E-Mail: ****@*********.***
Professional Summary
Accomplished, detail oriented forward-thinking Project Manager who is result oriented with proven successes. Identifies project scope, controls project cost, develops and adheres to timelines. Ability to quickly assess, evaluate, plan and initiate action. Persistent problem solver who thrives on challenges. Anticipates and identifies inherent and unforeseen issues. Motivates staff and colleagues, moves easily between senior-level executives, professional and support staff. Organizes to support the business need. Extensive experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in all phases of corporate interior design from feasibility studies through move coordination and project closeout while forging long-term relationships with new and existing clientele. Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills; dynamic team leader with well-developed written and verbal communication abilities. Accustomed to performing in deadline-driven environments while remaining pragmatic and focused. KEY STRENGTHS AND COMPETENCIES Project Scope, Logistic/Strategic Planning Technology Management Schedule Furnishings Budget Budget Furnishings Procurement Bidding and Negotiations & Due Diligence Relocation Management Contract Management Project Cost Control Construction Administration Management/Value Engineering Project Close-Out
Accomplishments
Microsoft Office Suite Access Financial Accounting Program Auto Cad ACHIEVMENTS.
Design Award of Honor for the offices of ITG, Inc.
from the New York Council Society of American Registered Architects PUBLICATIONS Corporate Interiors Interior Design Magazine Real Estate Weekly.
Experience
Dec 2009 to Current
Project Management and Interior Design Consultin
Organizes and executes all aspects of interior design, project management and construction.
Solely responsible for creating proposals, programming, planning, coordinating and administering projects.
Delivered on schedule and on budget, numerous fast track projects for a 30,000 square foot occupied advertising agency space in New York, NY.
Scope included logistic planning, schedule and budget review, verification of existing conditions, schematic design, composite documentation, design and coordination of existing and new woodwork, solicitation of contractor bids, meticulous field observation, and payment review.
Additional projects included meetings to discuss the parameters of office and conference room furniture.
Selected and presented new furniture options, associated budget and analysis of new furniture product verses refurbished furniture to be shipped from an out of state location.
Most recently, prepared a propo.
1992
Performed all phases of interior design and project management services from programming, planning, selection of, and budget for furniture and finishes to project closeout for Logic Medical, LLC located in West Berlin NJ.
Project was comprised of new office space with an attached warehouse facility.
Interior architectural standards offered by the developer did not meet the needs of my client's functional and esthetic requirements.
Developed new interior architectural layout.
As a result, the new layout became a workplace environment standard option for perspective tenants.
Worked closely with the developer, managed the trades and monitor job progress.
Conducted value engineering.
Project close out.
Space planning and design development to adjoin the aforementioned space with newly acquired adjacent space.
Surveyed existing conditions and prepared Auto Cad drawings to reflect the new conditions.
Created new worksp.
2002 to Dec 2009
Janet R. Duggan & Associates New York, NY
Owner's Representative
Project Manager
Provided Facilities Strategic Planning, Project Management/Owner's Representative Services to corporations, institutions and non-profit organizations.
Responsible for ensuring owner's interests, goals, and objectives were represented and achieved.
Developed scope of services, master/milestone schedules with critical paths and budgets.
Created task lists and responsibility matrix.
Reviewed Landlord's lease terms, created and negotiated Landlord's work letter.
Prepared RFP's and solicited proposals.
Analyzed proposals; prepared qualitative/quantitative analysis documents.
Streamlined approval process.
Prepared budgets, forecasts and committed financials utilizing JD&A's proprietary financial reporting system.
Coordinated vendors, construction and engineering documentation.
Developed status reports and agendas.
Managed and monitored construction, furniture installation and office moves.
Planned for and distributed communications.
Assisted in new business development.
Phased consolidati.
1987 to 2001
Mancini??Duffy New York, NY
Associate/Senior Designer
Architectural Design Firm Team leader in group collaborative situations.
Mentored, motivated, supported, and managed junior and intermediate staff members.
Responsibilities included extensive client relations, coordination from conceptual planning phase through project completion.
Expertise in programming, building analysis, stacking, interior planning and design development, selection of furniture, materials, and finishes; including specifying, reviewing quotes and acknowledgments and tracking furniture.
Liaison between client and consultants, contractors, and special service/product providers.
Monitored construction and furniture installations.
1984 to 1987
GK Associates New York, NY
Junior/Intermediate Designer
Architectural Design Firm Performed all phases of the design process including but not limited to, programming, space planning, and.
design development.
Surveyed architecture, electrical/telecom and existing furniture for reuse.
Selected new.
furniture, fabrics, finishes and managed the furniture procurement.
Reviewed and coordinated construction.
and engineering documents.
Monitored construction and furniture installations.
Education
BTII Institute ,
Certification Preparation, Comprehensive Project Management Professional Program
Parsons School of Design ,
Bachelor of Fine Arts Interior Design