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Evelyn Lee, LEED AP

Evelyn Lee, LEED AP

New York, NY, US

 

About 

Highly motivated, adaptable and dependable designer with unparalleled organizational and multi-tasking skills. Ability to work at the highest level in a fast paced environment. Excellent
project management skills with attention to detail and a keen interest in sustainability.

 

Specialties
Sustainable/LEED design, MAC/PC, Adobe Suite, Autocad, Microsoft Office, Sketchup

Elsewhere:

Employment 

reddymade design llc, New York, NY, US, Interior Designer

-Project managed high-end residential jobs ranging from $80,000 to $20,000,000, gained of the design process from conception to completion.
-Became FF&E point-person and vendor point of contact within six months and the office’s go-to, get it done person.
-Reorganized and oversaw the materials library, resulting in increased efficiency and ease of use in the office.
-Demonstrated resourcefulness in sourcing a wallpaper hanger on an install day for a feature wall.
-Ensured a project’s success by organizing and leading a pivotal design meeting in the 11th hour.
-Simultaneously managed FF&E, schedules, budgets, billing and purchasing, specifications and cut sheet packages for eight projects.
-Increased client satisfaction through constant communication and coordinated between contractors, consultants and building management on site visits and construction site
meetings, creating a smooth work flow.
-Assembled presentations, attended and assisted at client/design meetings and oversaw installations, ensuring the firm’s vision was achieved.
-Displayed leadership skills and initiative by screening, hiring and supervising four interns over the course of two years, lightening the administrative load on the rest of the staff.
-Developed technical skills by preparing sheet sets for building and DOB submission; gained additional experience with pricing sets, landmarks/NYC loft law and millwork details.

Sep 2010 - current
 

Diamonds International, New York, NY, US, Branding Coordinator, Interior Design Department

Conducted and analyzed field and competition research for re-branding of new flagship store, working in concert with architect, owners, cost managers and contractors

May 2010 - Aug 2010
 

Leopard Films, New York, NY, US, Design Coordinator

-Sourced trade out vendors and providers and initialized a social media program for trade outs on LinkedIn, securing several series-long agreements.
-Aided design producer in all aspects, including developing design questionnaire for the subjects, location scouting and surveys, budgeting, and shopping for furniture and accessories.
-Developed design with design producer and on-air designer for the home in three weeks’ time, in accord with the producers’ storyline and within budget.
-Coordinated between contractors, sub-contractors, talent, production crew, and interns on set.
-Completed a build-out and renovation of a three-bedroom house in six days.

Dec 2009 - Jan 2010
 

Creme Design, Brooklyn, NY, US, Interior Design Intern

-Sourced inspiration and concept images for numerous projects.
-Rendered drawings for client presentations.
-Assisted in detailed elevation drawings.

Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
 

S. Russell Groves Architect, P.C., New York, NY, US, Interior Design Intern

-Maintained and organized office and library.
-Assisted in project management of invoices.

Jun 2009 - Jul 2009
 

Mark Zeff (Zeff Design), New York, NY, US, Interior Design Intern

-Maintenance of materials library, including scheduling and attending vendor meetings.
-Assisted with specifications log updating.
-Created and organized sample cards.

Jan 2009 - May 2009
 

Jonathan Adler Design Studio, New York, NY, US, Interior Design Intern

-Sourced furniture for Barbie's Malibu Dream House.
-Created and reworked furniture and floor plans.
-Floor and furniture plan drawing.

Jan 2009 - Apr 2009
 

re:place nyc, New York, NY, US, Interior Design Intern

-Material, furniture and fixture sourcing.
-Communicated with clients and vendors, including acquisition of vendor quotes.
-Client presentation preparation, site survey and room installation.

Jun 2008 - Sep 2008
 

Education 

Parsons The New School for Design, New York, NY, US, Interior Design

AAS in Interior Design

Jan 2008 - May 2009
 

New York University (NYU), New York, NY, US, Bachelors, Graphic Communications

Sep 1999 - May 2003
 

Awards 

USGBC's Sustainable Suite Competition, Young Professionals Category, Award

2010
 

Areas of Specialization 



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