Defonseca Architects, Astoria, NY, US, Interior Designer
DeFonseca Architects______________________________ Astoria, NY-2010-Present Interior Designer/Project Manager
Offer a wide variety of creative innovative design solutions focused on high end residential design for diverse clientele.
Manage project design and leadership of project team solving complex problems relating to the architectural and interior design of large scale projects.
Create, develop and implement architectural and interior design projects and programs.
Involvement of all aspects of business from conception through completion working with internal parties and external parties, including licensees, consultants, vendors and contractors.
Strong analytical, oral and written communication skills with the ability to develop a rapport with all levels of employees, clients, consultants and vendors.
Proven ability in problem identification, problem solving and conflict resolution.
Develop and prepare conceptual and detail drawings that will communicate the desired experience.
Manages development of procurement documentation and specifications.
Ensure client’s requirements and expectations are managed and met.
Substantial knowledge of building regulations and safety codes.
Responsible for selection of furniture, fixtures and equipment, architectural and interior finishes, lighting, art and signage to support project vision.
Coordinate color and material palettes for client presentation.
Prepares conceptual design ideas through 2D and 3D for design and presentation drawings.
Understands and assists the Construction Administration phase as well as reviews shop drawings for submittal.
Rendered plans, details and translated concept design into building assemblies for full design process during all phases.
Researched furniture options, materials, samples and quotes from vendors.
Managed all aspects within a project including electrical/lighting design, millwork design, and specifications of plumbing, appliances and interior hardware and finish materials.
Researched, sourced and assembled materials in preparation for client presentations.
Served as primary contact with clients and consultants in vendor negotiations.
Projected preliminary cost analysis and final budgets.
Knockout Renovation, New York, NY, US, Interior Designer/Project Manager
Knockout Renovation______________________________ New York, NY-2005-2009
Designer/Project Manager
Interior Designer and Project Manager for interior design firm specializing in interiors for residential kitchen and bath design. Manage projects from conception to completion; organizing individual client budgets, specifying finishes, furniture and equipment, creating purchase orders, purchasing FF&E, to project managing installations.
Rendered plans, details, and translated project design into building assemblies for design process during all phases.
Projected preliminary cost analysis and final budgets.
Establish and manage relationships with vendors to maximize their value as it regards to price and service.
Project manages all installations and scheduling coordination with service providers.
Detail all work scopes for each individual project, including, but not limited to: carpentry, electric, plumbing, tile and stone.
Research and follow up on all client material selections.
Coordinate and implement project schedule of projected completion dates with architects, contractors, vendors, and all service providers to meet client needs.
Involvement of all aspects of business from conception through completion working with internal parties and external parties, including licensees, consultants, vendors and contractors.
Strong analytical, oral and written communication skills with the ability to develop a rapport with all levels of employees, clients, consultants and vendors.
Proven ability in problem identification, problem solving and conflict resolution.
Manages development of procurement documentation and specifications.
Manage delivery of furnishings, fixtures, floor and wall coverings, light fixtures and equipment.
Project managed team for installation of FF&E.
Substantial knowledge in architectural contract preparation, liability and fee calculations as associated with related projects.
Collaborate with clients, architects, contractors, vendors and other service providers.
Create proposals and invoices as necessary.
Managed budgets, negotiated pricing with vendors, and worked within time lines at 100% success rate.
Over-see on-site installation from first day of demolition to punch list.
Norman Harvey Associates, Hauppauge, NY, US, Interior Designer
Norman Harvey Associates_______________________________ Hauppauge, NY-1989-2005
Interior Designer
Large commercial design firm specializing in hospitality design, health care design, office space planning and corporate interiors. Successfully created all phases of design development. Advised clients on project selections and managed interior project specifications including sourcing and schedule coordinator. Supervised design team to create solutions for prospective clients. Collaborated with contractors, architects, builders and other service providers daily while successfully executing project cost analysis and final budgets.
Served as primary contact with clients and consultants as well as vendor negotiations.
Successfully led design team to aesthetic designs in preparation for client meetings.
Multi-managed projects within budget as well as met strict deadlines.
Researched, sourced and assembled materials in preparation for client presentations.
Managed budgets, negotiated pricing with vendors, and worked within time lines at 100% success rate.
Planned and conducted regular consultant meetings.
Liaison with internal departments, including but not limited to: operations and construction.
Provided a high level of innovative design service and professionalism.
Traveled extensively to oversee and supervise all phases of project installations.
Manage project design and leadership of project team solving complex problems relating to the architectural and interior design of all projects.
Create, develop and implement architectural and interior design projects and programs.
Involvement of all aspects of business from conception through completion working with internal parties and external parties, including licensees, consultants, vendors and contractors.
Strong analytical, oral and written communication skills with the ability to develop a rapport with all levels of employees, clients, consultants and vendors.
Proven ability in problem identification, problem solving and conflict resolution.
Develop and prepare conceptual and detail drawings that will communicate the desired experience.
Research, design and recommend furniture, fixtures, lighting, materials, finishes and systems to support the project vision.
Manages development of procurement documentation and specifications.
Ensure client’s requirements and expectations are managed and met.
Coordinate with contractors and consultants daily.
Managed delivery of furnishings, fixtures, floor and wall coverings, light fixtures and equipment.
Project managed team for installation of FF&E.
Created and developed presentation boards for client review.
