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Cecilia Luo

Cecilia Luo

New York, NY, US

 

About 

Employment 

Lissoni New York, New York, NY, US, Interior Designer

• Conceptualize and produce presentation addressing central narrative of design project
• Implements all phases of a design project which includes design, documentations, and specifications
• Produce detailing and constructing documentation requirements such as plans, elevations, sections, and detail drawings
• Responsible for researching and producing custom millwork, FF&E, architectural/interior finishes, lighting, signage to carry out design intent
• Responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements
• Provide support to all team members for specific field, style, or phase of interior design expertise

Jul 2018 - May 2020
 

Signature Interior Designs, Brooklyn, NY, US, Interior Design Project Manager

• Produce interior finish documentation including finish plans, schedules and budgets
• Liaise with clients, prepare for client meetings, record meeting notes and execute
deliverables from meetings
• Responsible for performing, coordination, and/or overseeing daily design and project management activities during the initial design phase through final close out
• Communication and coordination with Vendors, Suppliers and Consultants for samples, pricing, and purchasing and procurement
• Responsible for the execution of installations across multiple locations and ensure consistency and meeting budget and deadline targets
• Assist in strategy/managing company’s website, newsletters and social media channels including Facebook, Instagram and Houzz
• Responsible for implementation of marketing campaigns including photo-shoot, design contest, editorial and publicity

Dec 2014 - Jun 2018
 

DM Design, New York, NY, US, Interior Design Assistant

- Develop plans, elevations and architectural details
- Enhance the function, safety, and aesthetics of interior spaces by preparing furniture drawings and specifications
- Participate in aspects of project development from programming through conceptualization, design development and construction documents
- Develop space plans that are responsive to and conform to the program requirements and client’s goals and objectives
- Prepare furniture and finish recommendations and alternatives, including budgets

Aug 2014 - Dec 2014
 

Stantec, Philadelphia, PA, US, Interior Design Intern

Apr 2013 - Sep 2013
 

Busy Bee Home Store & Design Center, Philadelphia, PA, US, Design Assistant

Oct 2012 - Apr 2013
 

Education 

Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, US, Bachelors, Interior Design

Sep 2010 - Jun 2014
 

Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, US, Bachelors, Fine Art

Sep 2010 - Mar 2014
 

Awards 

Jacobs KlingStubbins Design Competition, Other

The seven-hour design charette, which took place Nov. 2 at Jacobs KlingStubbins’ Philadelphia office, challenged students to design a new office space for a social media consulting firm. Students were required to include a reception area, conference rooms, offices, printing and copy room, pantry, breakroom, bathrooms and bike storage in their designs.

2013
 

Areas of Specialization 

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