• Established and maintained strong client relationships, serving as primary point of contact for strategic planning initiatives and fostering collaborative partnership approach.

• Oversaw campus planning projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives, budget, and timelines.

• Conducted site surveys and space audits to gather data on existing occupancy and spatial requirements.

Translated brand design standards and concepts in an innovative yet fiscally responsible way

Completed test fits and feasibility studies

Worked with key internal and external stakeholders in the production of comprehensive design development package and documents

Coordinated with the pre-construction and construction team on budget considerations and value engineering efforts

Communicated with cross-functional teams and senior leadership

Managed and created Schematic Design Packages

Reviewed construction documents, shop drawings and landlord documentation

Provided Construction Administrative support as needed

Prepared project proposals, negotiated contracts and fees, coordinated bidding processes. Ensured projects conformed to contract requirements.

Demonstrated fiscal accountability and responsibility for project budgets

Managed all phases of corporate interior projects, including project set-up, design and construction administration

Created and communicated clear and attainable project objectives and project requirements

Displayed strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills with project team, clients and vendors

Managed a various teams comprised of project architects, interior designers, job captains and graphic designers

Served as the main point of contact on projects

Coordinated consultant's drawings

Reviewed Shop Drawings and submittals

Researched Building and Life Safety Code

Permit Procurement

Led junior team members

Worked on small fast paced hospitality and retail design projects

Created design presentations

Aided in the Construction Documentation and Construction Administration process

Attended OAC meetings