Forever 21, Los Angeles, CA, US, Interior Design Department Head

- Developing design concept for interior space and exterior storefront
- Excellent space planning, organizational and time management skills
- Managing multiple projects concurrently
- Lead projects effectively in a highly fluid, fast moving business environment
- Managing internal design team members and external consultants - Architects, MEP/Structural Engineers
- Communicate and coordinate with landlord and tenant coordination
- Understanding of current applicable building codes

Professional Experience
Forever 21, Inc.
1997 - 2013 Store Design Department

2011 – 2013
Sr. Design Project Manager (Work self from home)
Manage new Forever 21 store projects from Space Planning/Design to Construction Document
Coordinate with in-house teams/departments, lndlords and consultants as required

2000 – 2011
Store Design Department Heads
Develop prototype Forever 21 store design including flagship stores in U.S. and Overseas
Manage over 500 Forever 21 new store design / remodeling
Oversee 20+ in-house design staff including headquarter office in US and design studio in Seoul, South Korea
Set up Forever 21 branch design studio in Seoul, South Korea
Training and development of partners directly and indirectly managed and makes effective staffing decisions
Set goals for the in-house design team and develop organizational capability

1997 – 2000
Project Designer/Manager
Space planning and design for new Forever 21 stores throughout the states
Preparing Design Development Drawings and Construction Document for Permitting
Manage construction field

Highlight Projects
Forever 21 Flagship Stores
• 2004 Herald Towers, NY, NY // Union Squares, NY, NY
• 2005 One Powell, San Francisco, CA
• 2006 Old Pasadena, CA
• 2007 Soho, NY //3rd Promenade, Santa Monica, CA
• 2008 Myung-Dong, Seoul, South Korea // Changshu, China
• 2009 Newbury, Boston // Fashion Island, CA
• 2010 Times Square, NY, NY // La Maquinista, Barcelona, Spain

Develop Big Box Forever 21 prototype store design
- 80,000 to 190,000 sq.ft. multi-level space, develop interior room concepts and exterior façade

Forever 21 New Corporate Office, Los Angele, CA – Sp- ace planning
Approximately 260,000 sq.ft. office building, T.I work for interior and exterior
- Explore current codes for Zoning, Planning and Building, coordinate with City Council for approval
- Space planning for all departments to fit its functions and selecting finish materials

Skills
Proficiency of AutoCAD
Basic knowledge of In-Design, Photoshop, Illustrator and Sketch-up

Education/Licensure
1997 Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles, CA
AA Degree in Interior Design

2013 LEED Green Associate Accredited

Reference and Portfolio
Available upon request

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM), Los Angeles, CA, US, Interior Design