Chelsey started her career at Benjamin Moore Corporate office in New Jersey, as a Project Manager in Retail, leading and managing projects, creatively, from the initial client briefing through design packages, surveying, documentation, coordination with clients and contractors, and on-site supervision. Prior to Benjamin Moore, she had the opportunity to work for one of the most well-known Architecture firms, Gensler, in their New York Retail Studio, for 1 year as a co-op program. Through various opportunities, she discovered her passion for projects with a lifestyle focus in Entertainment and Retail. Not long after she found herself returning to Gensler, New York in 2018 as a Designer in Retail where she was able to bring her experiential design prowess to several projects. While working at Gensler, she contributed to and led the design of world-renown retail flagships, mixed use centers, cruise ships, and F&B and entertainment. She worked with some of the most challenging clients and consistently goes beyond what is required to deliver, providing a positive impact. Chelsey's projects deliver holistic experiences based on storytelling, brand, and the human connection to a brand. As a foundation to all design challenges, she use strategic thinking backed by research and trend analysis. She has a positive attitude and embraces new opportunities and challenges that are presented to her, to further grow and develop, to become the best designer she can be.
Gensler, New York, NY, US, Designer
Prepared, coordinated and produced documents through all phases of design for various high-profile retail projects, including planning, schematic design and development, high quality renderings, FF&E specification and construction documentation, artwork, and lighting.
CONFIDENTIAL GLOBAL BANKING, FLAGSHIP
-Lead Designer and Job Captain for Global Banking, NYC Flagship Main Branch and Employee Branch through all phases of design.
-Received high recognition from the client, exceeding expectations due to high quality design and deliverables, resulting in additional project work.
-Conducted programming efforts such as space planning, layout and utilization of furnishing and equipment, lighting and material coordination.
-Mentored and directed onboarding colleagues to the project.
-Produced high quality realistic renderings and VR panoramic views.
-Participated in client meetings reviewing project status on a weekly basis; prepared client presentations.
ROYAL CARIBBEAN
-Lead Designer for all projects; developed and designed numerous retail stores and F&B Restaurants for Oasis of the Seas and other confidential cruise ships.
-Demonstrated high performance within tight deadlines leading to client satisfaction and additional project work.
-Communicated with clients, consultants, contractors and other disciplines to ensure project details are carried out at all levels.
-Participated in weekly client meetings to discuss agenda and review project status; prepared client presentations.
-Developed and rendered innovative design concepts, which are conducive to intended purposes and function, while being reflective of client goals and within project budget.
-Prepared selection and specification of furniture and finishes, artwork, material boards and binders.
Benjamin Moore, New Jersey, Retail Project Manager
BENJAMIN MOORE, RETAIL STORE DESIGN ROLL OUT
-Managed and redesigned over 150 retail stores from start to finish, including several high-profile accounts.
-Responsible for designing layouts, reviewing drawings and project submittals, communicating and coordinating with clients, vendors and contractors, related to daily business operations.
-Collaborated with the sales team on all new entrepreneur stores, including development of standardized processes and design.
BENJAMIN MOORE, NYC SHOWROOMS
-Facilitated a high-profile project collaborating withan outside vendor to re-design the D&D building and 200 Lexington Ave showrooms. Responsibilities included site survey, concept design, schematic design and development, high quality renderings, furniture and finishes, and documentation.
-Coordinated projects to ensure accurate preparation of floor plan layouts, including communication with, and coordination of the preparation of documents with the client, contractors and vendors.
-Fostered a collaborative leadership style, placing value on relationships, both internal and external, as well as ensure high-quality design.
Gensler, New York, NY, US, Designer (Co-op Program)
-Worked on various high profile retail stores which included Tiffany & Co., Saks Fifth Avenue Flagship, and NBA Flagship.
-Assisted through schematic design and development phases and construction
documentation for all projects.
-Prepared and coordinated selection and specification of furniture and finishes, material boards and binders.
-Coordinated and participated in weekly client meetings to discuss agenda and review project status; prepared client presentations and participated in a site visit.
-Communicated with clients, sales representatives and participated in weekly client meetings.
-Managed, created, and presented architectural finishes and FF&E specifications.
-Participated in on site visits.
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, US, Bachelors, Interior Design
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
Minor in Sustainability
Graduated June 2016
GPA: 3.91 Summa Cum Laude
