Experience

A-Z Design

• Canada
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder | Interior Design Director

  • Jul 2009 - Present

  Founder & Principal Designer at A-Z Design; independently designed & renovated residential and commercial spaceConducted approximately six-dozen Interior Design ConsultationsEstablished, managed, and provided Interior Design and Decorating Consulting ServicesProject Managed, renovated, redesigned, and decorated residential, retail, and commercial spaces Design consultations ranging from layout utilization, colour scheme specifications, material & finishes selections for kitchens & bathrooms, to shopping for key furniture pieces, lighting, or artworks for clients spaceConducted full design duties from concept to execution of all aspects associated in interior designing Created and developed design concepts, planned functional & aesthetic spaces Conducted plan implementation; space planning, layout & utilization of furnishings, lighting, kitchen & bathroom Millwork design Sourced, selected, specified and purchased; material and finishes, furniture, lighting, flooring, art, accessories, wall coveringObtained trade, contractors, and vendors quotations; negotiated costs and services Project managed renovations and installations; coordinated, executed and competed within budget and time frameCreated and maintained excellent client relationships resulting in consistent client referral leading to new projects and consultations

• Selective Scope of Design Projects

  • Jul 2009 - Jul 2017

  Barcella Ct | House Design Navy Wharf Ct | Penthouse Design Fort York Blvd | Condo Design Stafford St | Condo Design Lake Promenade | Studio Design Dalton Rd | House Design + Renovation Elgin Mills Rd | Townhouse Design + Renovation Gentian Dr | House Design & RenovationFlorence Wyle Lane | Townhouse DesignPrincess Ave | Condo Design Absolute Ave | Condo DesignNelson St | Penthouse DesignMarine Parade Dr | Barber Shop Design + Construction ManagmentSeventeenth St | House Design + Renovation



QuadReal Property Group

• Canada
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Interior Design

  • Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  Created & executed Interior Designs across all regions for Residential Properties Interior & Exterior Amenities, Common Area, In-Suite and Other Special ProjectsProvided support for the Operation and Project Management team on renovation projects and assets repositioningManaged In-Suite major and partial renovations program and provide necessary supportWorked with Project Managers to support interior renovation projects that fulfill business and customer needs in terms reviewing design documents and specifications, coordinating necessary reviews with Stakeholders and Project Managers Worked with the team to develop and maintain Company Standards to align with the Portfolio with the organizations strategic objectives. Sourced materials and finishes and provide recommendations for typical interior renovationsCompleted Project Tenders based on Suite rates for major and partial renovations, respond to RFIs, and manage vendors, procurements activities and suppliers Reviewed Interior Design packages prepared by third parties and report on findings, provided recommendations Worked with the Contractors on site to solve day to day renovation challenges within project time and budgetManaged all phases of the design process from inception through completion. Including & not limited to: programming, space planning, schematic design, design, construction and close out documents. Completed site verifications and measurements, prepared drawings to confirm project scope Administered consolidated reporting for project statusAssisted in Procurement activities related to in-suite renovations and interior projects Reviewed & approved purchase orders and invoicesGenerated periodic & consolidated capital budgets and forecasts related to interior projects Leaded national in-suite renovation RFPs, tendering, awarding and contract administration Assisted in Building Property Standards and incorporate on-going business updates



LUX Design | Interior Design Build

• Canada
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Designer

  • Jul 2016 - Mar 2017

  Scope of Design Project:Vandorf Side Rd | House Design + Renovation Minnelli Rd | House Furnishing + Décor The Bridal Path | New Build House Design Wellington St West | Condo Design + Renovation Front St | Condo Design + Renovation Old Kingston Rd | Condominium DevelopmentMarine Parade Dr | Barber Shop Design + Construction Sorauren Ave | Condo Design Elderwood Dr House Furnishing + Décor Rouge Bank Dr | House Décor Crescentwood St | House DesignFairfield Rd | House Design + Renovation Long Valley Rd | House Design + RenovationScollard St. | Condo Design King St West | Lobby Design King St | Condo Design + RenovationVanderhoof Ave | House Design & Renovation Lee Ave | New Built House DesignYonge St | Condo Design + RenovationCasa at Beaver Creek | Condominium Development



Sealy Design Inc

• Canada
• Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intermediate Designer

  • Apr 2015 - Sep 2015

  Scope of Design Projects: Cox | House Redesign + RenovationCochrane | Kitchen Design + Renovation Kates | Condo Design + RenovationMoniz | Basement & Main Floor Redesign + RenovationHaynes | Living Room & Mud Room Design + RenovationIaboni | House Master Bath & Bedroom Design + RenovationSlade | House Laundry & Mud Room Design + RenovationGulino | House Redesign + RenovationEsmail | House Bath Design Malloy | House Addition Design + Renovation Scope of Design Projects: Cox | House Redesign + RenovationCochrane | Kitchen Design + Renovation Kates | Condo Design + RenovationMoniz | Basement & Main Floor Redesign + RenovationHaynes | Living Room & Mud Room Design + RenovationIaboni | House Master Bath & Bedroom Design + RenovationSlade | House Laundry & Mud Room Design + RenovationGulino | House Redesign + RenovationEsmail | House Bath Design Malloy | House Addition Design + Renovation



Prototype Design Lab

• Canada
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Assistant to President

  • Apr 2012 - May 2013

  Liaison between suppliers, services, clients on behalf of the executive Prepared statements, reports, and documentations Completed projects within teamwork collaboration; assigning work & participating in production of design proposals Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending product educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, & participating in professional interior design eventsMaintained clientele confidence and protected operations by keeping information confidential Assisted colleagues with a variety of frequent and infrequent requests

• Designer, Interior Design

  • Apr 2012 - May 2013

  Worked for an architectural, interior design, and fabrication firm which designed and build the design project using their our fabrication facility and subcontractors Prepared and put-together detailed visual and conceptual proposal presentations Prepared and executed design concepts and ideas through design development process Prepared, coordinated, and spaced planned detailed layouts Prepared drawings of millwork and creative art fixtures Conducted design tasks such as; finishes and material selection and ordering, furniture and fixture research and selection, custom furniture design, layout and utilization of floor plans, creative art and artwork design Overseen onsite interior installation of flooring, furniture, fixtures, artwork, & other design detailingExecuted and assisted in construction of millwork in shop & millwork installation onsite, carryout installation of photo walls Researched and ordered supplies and services for job site, coordinated and overseen deliveryAttended meetings, coordinated, and overseen delivery and installation of custom millwork and custom design detailing Collaborated with various vendors; discussed and solved technical and design issues for projects Address deficiencies and concerns of clients with professionalism and care Effectively and efficiently multi-tasted ongoing projects under time-sensitive conditions Conducted design related functions and duties on projects ranging from restaurant & bar, office & retail, hotel & residential Scope of Design Projects:&Company Resto Bar | Second Floor DesignDrake Paradise | Private ClubThe Everleigh | NightclubChopra Yoga Center | Yoga StudioAldo | New House Design & ConstructionOscar | Penthouse Design & RenovationKlick Health | Corporate Office Design Maison Mercer | Nightclub Porta Via | Restaurant Design Hainan Club, China | Design InterContinental Hotel & Spa, Beijing | DesignInterContinental Hotel & Spa, Shunde | Design

• Office Manager | Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable

  • Apr 2012 - May 2013



SECOR

• Canada
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Assistant | Interior Design Consultant

  • Jul 2010 - Apr 2012

  Executive assistant to Chief Executive Officer & two Associate Partners Administrative support for Performance Management meetingsResearch & production of Proposal Documents; interview scheduling Assisted on assortment of documents, presentation,and conducted analysis reports Provided Interior Design Consulting services; renovated and redesigned Secor Toronto headquartersInterior Designed office; planned millwork details, selected material and finishes, furniture, fixtures and artwork



Perennial | DCM

• Canada
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Designer, Enviroments

  • Oct 2008 - Apr 2009

  Retail Interior Design consultantPrepared and executed key floor plan drawing packages for Loblaw's clientelePlanned the layout of all signage for the interior and the exterior of superstoresEffectively and efficiently multi-tasted ongoing projects under time-sensitive conditions Retail Interior Design consultantPrepared and executed key floor plan drawing packages for Loblaw's clientelePlanned the layout of all signage for the interior and the exterior of superstoresEffectively and efficiently multi-tasted ongoing projects under time-sensitive conditions



HUGO BOSS

• Germany
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrator | Administrative Assistant

  • Nov 2003 - Jul 2008

• Designer | Interior Design Consultant

  • Jan 2006 - Jun 2008

  Carry-out design duties: design development, space planning, furniture purchase, interior and exterior renovation for the following store, office, and showroom locations:Hugo Boss | Steeles HeadquatersHugo Boss | Kodiak Headquarters Hugo Boss | Hazelton ShowroomsHugo Boss | Rimrock WarehouseHugo Boss | Windsor Outlet StoreHugo Shop | Hazelton Store

• Designer | Interior Design Consultant | Corporate Headquarters Design

  • May 2007 - May 2008

  Assisted Hugo Boss in Corporate Headquarters Interior Design, renovation, and relocationPrepared, coordinated, and spaced planned layout drawings for the relocation of offices and their furnishingsPrepared drawings for contractors; designed Millwork and fixture display units, custom designed kitchens and bathroom fixtures Prepared and executed design duties: space planning, finishes selection, layout and utilization of furnishings, displays, and equipmentEstablished design direction, refined and developed design in conjunction with project manager, visual merchandiser, and senior management Collaborated with foreman from Target Construction; discussed and solved technical and design issuesWorked with Teknion and dealt with SCI subcontractor; purchased system furniture for several departmentsAttended meetings, coordinated, and overseen delivery and installation of system furniture Effectively multi-tasked and worked under time-sensitive conditions from senior management

• Assistant Manager, Showroom Sales Season

  • May 2007 - Apr 2008

  Addressed concerns and questions; supervised and mentorAssisted in hiring interns for selling seasonTrained interns on company policies, procedures, and responsibilities Delegated and overseen all showroom support workScheduling and authorization of hoursLiaison between showroom support interns and sales repsAssisted marketing department in various task for magazine events and private fashion shows

• Team Leader, Showroom Sales Season

  • Jun 2007 - Sep 2007

  Prepared client packagesPrearranged client profiles and databasesMaintained library archivesAssisted sales reps in appointmentsInvolved in rearranging, re-merchandising, & replenishing new collection as it arrives Assisted in visual merchandising; organizing effectively & efficiently by utilization of showroom spaceTranslating catalogues into real designs on the showroom floor; window installations & mannequin styling

• Support, Showroom Sales Season

  • Jun 2006 - Sep 2006

  Prepared client packagesMaintained library archivesPrearranged client profiles and databasesAssisted sales reps in appointments



II BY IV DESIGN

• Canada
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interior Design Intern

  • Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

  Organized and maintained sample library and photo archives Assisted with material and finishes selections on projectsAssisted in sample board preparation on project Communicated with vendors and suppliers Organized and maintained sample library and photo archives Assisted with material and finishes selections on projectsAssisted in sample board preparation on project Communicated with vendors and suppliers



Antamex Industries

• Canada
• Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative | Marketing Assistant

  • Apr 2002 - May 2003

  Worked for an architectural, engineering, designing, and installation company that manufactured curtain wall cladding systems for construction of buildings Assisted and often independently handled the Marketing department Prepared and put-together multi-million dollar tender bid proposals and presentation packagesPrepared and typed insurance documentations Successfully handled fund-raising Worked for an architectural, engineering, designing, and installation company that manufactured curtain wall cladding systems for construction of buildings Assisted and often independently handled the Marketing department Prepared and put-together multi-million dollar tender bid proposals and presentation packagesPrepared and typed insurance documentations Successfully handled fund-raising