As a project manager of interior design, I am highly motivated, extremely organized, and dedicated with extensive, thorough and skillful support to team members and clients. I am a detail oriented, ambitious, and resourceful collaborator with the exceptional ability to prioritize, multitask, and work independently.
My strength lies in helping the clients to understand the design and construction process necessary by being a bridge between the clients and designers/ contractors, so they can trust us throughout the entire process.
I bring exceptional cultural sensitivity and am a champion of diversity, equity and inclusion.
I have lived in many different countries-- including the USA, China, Korea, Thailand and Europe--and different cultures. I love interacting and building rapport with people from different backgrounds and helping them feel at ease and heard. I am fluent in English and Korean and have studied Chinese, Spanish and French.
I have strong experience in interior design project management and proven success in executing all tasks and project coordination on time and within budget by creating efficient systems of operation.
I’m known for my effective and visually appealing presentations--and for winning so many RFPs. I am calm and comfortable in front of an audience. I first got my start in public presentations as a violinist at age 5. I enjoy connecting with the audience and am skillful at reading the room, anticipating and improvising with unexpected questions.
Key Strengths:
-Flexible in devising proactive responses to unforeseen complications
-Strategic planning
-Problem solving
-Critical thinking
Core Competencies:
Project Management: Strategic Thinking. Team Motivation. Managing Expectations. Inventory Management.
Software: AutoCad. 3D Max. Sketchup. Revit, Photoshop. InDesign. Illustrator. Microsoft Office
I am always interested in connecting with others in my field to exchange ideas, and old acquaintances, please feel free to reach out if you would like to connect.
Keumkang Enterprises, Seoul, KR, project manager
Led project team through the entire lifecycle of interior design projects including conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documents, construction administration, overall schedule, budget, quality of work and communications.
Projects: Holiday Inn, Conrad Hotel, Google Korea, The Executive Centre, Pernod Ricard office, Pjiezer office, Allen & Overy, Thermo Fisher Scientific warehouse storage, Symantec / Veritas office spaces, Societe General bank & security offices, Lululemon flagship store, Nestle Korea office
Firms: Cushman & Wakefield, JLL, Realys
- Ensured efficiency of project progress by prioritizing daily tasks, recording notes, and providing action items for follow-up in project meetings and visiting job sites and clients regularly.
- Improved productivity by creating detailed work plans/ schedules, identifying and sequencing activities and resources needed to successfully complete the projects.
- Increased team efficiency by communicating effectively with management team, clients, vendors, and contractors, and coordinating schedules and responsibilities.
- Increased customer retention by using effective communication, conflict resolution, and meeting changing client needs.
- Increased sales by production of cohesive and visually appealing client presentations: Generate bids, apply and prepare for proposals, pre-qualifications and estimates.
- Increased accessibility by developing strong relationship with vendors.
- Brought projects to completion within budget by following through with billing procedures, interacting with the accounting and tracking financial performance of projects.
Kesson Interior, Seoul, KR, Interior designer
The projects: Korean Air CEO Offices, Grand Hyatt Seoul Men's Sauna, Four Seasons Seoul,
Shilla Hotel swimming pool, Banyan Tree, Hilton
Doric Engineering Consultant P.C., New York, NY, US, Short term project
Design of a Spa
- concept design
- schematic design,
- plan, elevations
- perspectives
- client meeting/ visit job site
- material selection
NICOLEHOLLIS, San Francisco, CA, US, Intern
Internship
- Maintain office library
- Contact vendors for samples, ordering materials, scheduling a delivery, inquiring lead time
- Write and proofread Maintanance Care Report
- Maintain updated spec sheets for design projects
- Contact manufacturers and installers
- Find furniture, light fixtures and products based on the designer’s preferences
- Choose material samples according to designe r’s requests
Lee Jofa (San Francisco Design Center), San Francisco, CA, US, intern
Memo Room Internship
- Maintaine and file memo library
- Assist clients in the showroom
- Assmeble and check out memo orders
- Update showroom sales floor to accomodate new collections
Junglim Architects, Seoul, KR, Intern
Internship
-Building models
-Photoshop, CAD work
-Translation for English and Korean
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide - W Hotels Corporate Office, Seoul, KR, Intern (Brand PR and Marketing department)
-Collected PR related publications from media
-Stand-by photo shoots and filming within the hotel property
-Contacted the media for publications
Academy Of Art University, San Francisco, CA, US, Bachelors, Interior architecture and design
Interior Architecture and Design, BFA
