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Jelena Šuman (Shuman)

Jelena Šuman (Shuman)

Brooklyn, NY, US

 
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Employment 

Narona Design, Brooklyn, NY, US, Interior Design Project Manager

Provide interpersonal design and project management services to corporate, high-end residential and hospitality projects. Work closely with principals and other members of the profession such as teammates, architects, engineers, vendors, general contractors and clients to meet unique expectations for each project through aesthetic, budgeting, negotiations and creative problem solving. Responsibilities include: Project management from start to finish, understand and apply building codes, generate construction documentation (CD’s), hold client meetings and presentations, furniture and finishes sourcing with various vendors, maintain in-house resource library with current trends, manage project budget and generate project contracts. In addition to providing excellent interpersonal and communication skills, attend trade shows and build long term vendor and client relationship network. Recent industry partners: Lockwood Architecture & Design (Corporate Design), Amy Kalikow Design (High-end Residential), George Wong Studio (Hospitality Design) and JP Molyneux (High-end Residential).

May 2007 - current
 

Nicole Fuller Interiors, New York, NY, US, Interior Design Project Manager

Positioned as an Interior Designer/PM in a New York based multi-faceted design company specializing in high-end design projects in US and abroad. Provide close relationship with clients, architects and vendors to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Generate AutoCAD plans, elevations, detail drawings and creative design presentations to meet and exceed clients’ expectations. Strong ability to understand clients’ needs and company’s vision to sourcing appropriate furniture, finishes and accessories. Create and manage budget sheets. Work closely with administrative team to closely and tightly generate proposals, purchase orders and deliveries for clients and vendors until project’s completion.

Jun 2013 - Apr 2014
 

Benning Design, Sacramento, CA, US, Interior Design Project Manager

Provide strong and organized design management skills for up to 10 simultaneous projects ranging from high-end hospitality, corporate to residential category. Work closely with CEO and develop design direction to meet client expectations. Independently manage projects and maintain client relations. Direct and develop design details, solutions and custom requirements with design support team. Services include: Develop CD’s, on-site observation, establish construction timeline, budgeting, follow and track deadlines, handle any obstacles in order to close out projects.

May 2003 - May 2007
 

CH&D Architects, Sacramento, CA, US, Interior Designer & Space Planner

Position as an Interior Designer in a corporate, retail and TI oriented architectural firm. Responsibilities included interior and exterior design, field measuring, programming, CD, knowledge of interior architectural details, presentation board (3D models, computer and hand rendering), space planning, BOMA analysis for real estate leasing documentation for retail and corporate clients, comply with Building Codes and ADA requirements, and met with clients on regular basis. Maintain current library of samples and industry trends.

May 2001 - Feb 2003
 

Education 

California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA, US, BArch, Interior Design

Major: Interior Design, Council of Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA formerly FIDER)

The Interior Design Program provides students with the technical, creative, and critical thinking skills needed to enter the Interior Design profession. The breadth of courses in the program reflects the importance of both a liberal arts background and professional preparation in the design field. Courses encompass the study of design history and theory, aesthetics, graphics, lighting, space planning, computer-aided design, interior construction, and professional practice. The Interior Design curriculum provides comprehensive coverage in all the major areas of training, including concept development, design, communication, presentation, construction, and professional services. Many of the course assignments are based on actual design projects. Guest lecturers and professional panel critiques and discussions as well as building tours of outstanding projects are all important parts of the curriculum. Community service projects also help to maintain a strong connection to the community and profession.

Sep 1997 - May 2001
 

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