Entrepreneurial, solution-focused and forward-thinking interior design and project managing professional spanning a wide range of design portfolio consisting of corporate, commercial, hospitality and retail across Canada and US.
OAK + FORT, Vancouver, BC, CA, Director, Store Development & Facilities
• Drive and lead all store design and planning for all North American store openings and improvement projects, operating across functions of Store Development, Retail Operations, Facilities, Marketing and Graphics, Visual Merchandising and Planning to champion transformation and change to our corporate growth initiatives.
• Partner with executive stakeholders in Real Estate portfolio strategy to tactically approach future store opening pipeline throughout North America.
• Responsible for all site design development and procurement, review of construction documents, details, shop drawings, permits, approvals and licensing required to support the Store Development calendar.
• Manage the work to ensure the stores are opening on time, on budget and with a high level of brand enhancement and experience.
• Establish and monitor project cost estimates, contractor and vendor negotiation and management, and actual project cost management ensuring a consistent approach across all projects by developing annual fiscal year capex.
• Manage creative and functional design solutions and procurement per project for all North American stores across all classifications, ensuring project design deliverables are delivered on time and on budget to current global design standards.
• Partner with Visual Merchandising team to finalize store layouts and fixture configuration, assortment strategy and capacity for each location
• Advise cross-functional partners on design strategies that support overall brand and business goals and initiatives.
• Collaborate and manage external professionals as an extension to the internal team consisting of architecture and engineering resources, GCs, vendors and consultants.
• Develop SOPs to execute training materials, process outlines, flowcharts and implementation procedures as required
• Apply senior level management skills to improve efficiency, resolve problems and accomplish objectives with department in line with business goals and initiatives
SSDG Interiors Inc., Vancouver, BC, CA, Interior Designer
• Project Types: Corporate, Commercial, Hospitality, Base Building Tenant Improvement
• Work directly with Principals and Associates to take on a key role in the design process including establishing project goals/direction, creating design concepts, producing construction documents and presentation material with respect to the design intent and functional program, while executing all phases of a project from project inception to completion
• Produce design and contract documentation in alignment with SSDG's standards of quality, client program and budget needs
• Design development to include production of 3D renderings to support the design concept
• Coordinate with project consultants (ie. electrical, mechanical, structural), contractors and vendors
• Interpret and conform to building codes and bylaws
• Prepare outline specifications and assist in detailed specification development
• Collaborate with vendors on all aspects of Contract Administration including project/installation coordination, scheduling, sample/shop drawing review, change orders, RFI/SI, project close out, etc.
• Keep current of innovative and forward-thinking design including research on products and materials
• Source Furniture, Finishes & Equipment with consideration to project concept/budget
• Lead and/or participate in client presentations and actively build relationships with clients through the project process
• Oversee all details of the project, under the supervision of the executive team and/or principal
Stantec, Vancouver, BC, CA, Interior Designer
• Project Types: Airport, Airport Retail, Corporate, Commercial, Institutional
• Work directly with Principals and Associates to take on a key role in the design process including establishing project goals/direction, creating design concepts, producing construction documents and presentation material with respect to the design intent and functional program, while executing all phases of a project from project inception to completion
• Produce design and contract documentation in alignment with Stantec's standards of quality, client program and budget needs
• Design development to include production of 3D renderings to support the design concept
• Coordinate with project consultants (ie. electrical, mechanical, structural), contractors and vendors
• Interpret and conform to building codes and bylaws
• Prepare outline specifications and assist in detailed specification development
• Collaborate with vendors on all aspects of Contract Administration including project/installation coordination, scheduling, sample/shop drawing review, change orders, RFI/SI, project close out, etc.
• Keep current of innovative and forward-thinking design including research on products and materials
• Source Furniture, Finishes & Equipment with consideration to project concept/budget through various types of RFP process
• Lead and/or participate in client presentations and actively build relationships with clients through the project process
• Oversee all details of the project, under the supervision of the executive team and/or principal
Prime Interiors, Vancouver, BC, CA, Interior Designer & Construction Project Manager
Corporate / Commercial design build in various sizes up to 35,000 sq.ft
• Concept and design development in line with client's budget and program
• Development of design through sketches, photoshop and in 3D to communicate to client
• Working drawing production to follow building code & requirements and millwork drawing
• Engaging and coordinate with engineers where applicable (structural, mechanical, electrical)
• Liaison with landlords, property managers and tenant services team in a professional manner
• Contract administration and project management during construction
• Pre construction documentations including obtaining WCB, Insurance, Trades List, etc.
• Site coordination and coordinate sub-trades in various stages of construction
• Post construction documentations including deficiencies list, closing documents, etc.
OAK+FORT, Vancouver, BC, CA, Interior Designer / Project Manager, Store design + development
Retail design and construction project management up to 3,000 sq.ft in BC/AB/ON
• Coordinating with building systems professionals as required (Architects, MEP engineers)
• Schematic design to design development to clearly express the OAK+FORT design standards
• Working drawings for building permit, tender and construction and as-builts
• Custom millwork and metalwork design (cash wrap, retail display, fitting rooms)
• Contract administration and contract documentation
• Weekly meeting with contractors on site for site coordination
ZAS Architects, Vancouver, BC, CA, Interior Designer
Corporate / Commercial design - banking branches (BMO and HSBC)
• Space planning to meet client's requirements and program
• Working drawings for building permit, tender and construction
• Issuing necessary site instructions and change order as needed
Columbus College of Art & Design, Columbus, OH, US, Interior Design Library Facilitarian / Dean's Assistant
• Participating in developing CCAD Interior design library with faculty
• Maintaining the ID Library resources database
• Liaising with industry representatives
• Working directly with Faculty to establish new initiatives
Academy of Art University, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, US, Masters, Interior Architecture (Online Degree)
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), Burnaby, BC, CA / Main Campus, Architectural & Building Engineering Technology
CCAD President's List, Other
CCAD Merit Scholarship, Scholarship
CHSS: Top Student Award: "Art 12", "Photography 12", 1st Place
Burnaby Student Art Exhibition Award 2008, Award
