Project Manager/Interior Designer

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Clinton Twp., MI 48038

Mobile: 586-***-****

Email: ******.*****@*****.***

Project Manager/Interior Designer

www.eileensdesignsetc.com

Qualifications:

•Proficient in AutoCAD, Google Sketchup, Adobe Photoshop & Microsoft applications.

•Broad range of products & market development experience.

•Demonstrate effective negotiation & persuasion skills.

•Self-motivated individual with strong attention to detail.

•Function well in fast paced, pressure situations where accuracy & meeting deadlines are mandatory.

•Possess excellent analytical & resourceful problem solving abilities.

•Able to work independently or as a full cooperative team member.

•Strong understanding of mechanical & construction applications.

•Supervise, train & coordinate employees.

•Project scheduling, procurement & construction estimates.

•Space planning & move management services

•Have earned an excellent reputation based on commitment, quantity of effort & objectivity.

Work Experience:

Art Van Furniture,Inc Warren, MI 2007-2010

Corporate Interior Designer

•Worked in conjunction with Corporate Architect and Facilities Manager to update, renovate and maintain chain of the largest independent furniture retailer in the country.

•Initiated, created and coordinated interior design projects along with cooperation from the Visual Merchandising team, Store Design team and store locations to support visual merchandising goals.

•Researched, developed and implemented retail and residential concepts or themes to create a seasonal, fashion-oriented brand communication for new atrium rollouts every 60 days.

•Partnered with buying team, to identify industry product and color trends to assist in developing communication of trend information company wide.

•Created and managed implementation of company wide color palette through store finishes through a partnership with Sherwin Williams.

•Partnered with event company to space plan for four galas celebrating the company anniversary; drawing nearly 2,000 guests and raising over $1 million for regional medical centers that provide research and treatment for neurological diseases, obstetrical care, transportation for cancer patients and a new state-of-the-art children’s hospital.

•Lead set coordinator/stylist for company on WLNS, Lansing television station commercials.

•Conducted training sessions for visual merchandisers on presentation, psychology of buying, and maintaining store standards.

Harris Design Group, LLC Hamtramck, MI 2004-2007

Project Manager/Interior Designer

•Responsible for interior design services from concept to installation.

•Consulted clients and developed contracts including coordination with other disciplines, using production of design drawings, construction documents, finish schedules, furniture, fixture and equipment layouts, and presentation boards.

•Specified, ordered and scheduled furniture installations. Move management skills include coordination and management of inventory teams, needs assessment from client, space planning, follow up and support documentation.

•Maintenance of resource and materials library as well as other various office managerial tasks.

Beaumont Services Company, LLC Royal Oak, MI May 2007-Sept 2007

Contract Employee

•Worked directly with Director of Planning & Department Operations, the Interior Design Program & Standards Manager, as well as the design team on Capitol Asset project.

•Analyzed, inventoried, and audited all furniture purchased for hospital and satellite renovations from 2005 to 2007 using knowledge of floor plans, systems furniture, purchase orders, quotes and proposals from dealers.

Marie-Howard Showroom, MDC Troy, MI 2001-2004

Showroom Manager

•Worked with design professionals to select and order custom case goods, upholstery, lighting, fabrics and accessories.

•Maintained, designed and implemented showroom displays using fabrics, furniture and accessories.

•Organized and presented educational seminars and product workshops for design professional and public.

•Collaborated with designers in the first annual Detroit Symphony Orchestra Show House at the Michigan Design Center.

•In charge of all advertising for the showroom; designed mailers for preferred clients, invitations for events and design center promotions.

•Worked together with web designer to update and improve Web site by setting up displays for photographer and vendor negotiations.

•Conducted interviews for new employees and interns.

Education:

Wayne State University Detroit, MI May 2000

Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design, Cum Laude

Professional Memberships:

Allied Member, A. S. I. D.

Michigan Chapter, Director At Large 2008 to present

References Available Upon Request

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