Experience

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  Neuvio Architects

  • Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area

  • Sr. Project Manager

    • Nov 2020 - Present
    • Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area

    Currently managing multiple projects from pre-design to close out. Key project: AOR for 5-star hotel lobby, lounge & dining areas approx. 12,000 SF & 7.3M. Additional pool deck & model room CD's were completed through permit phase. Develop proposals, administrative accounting management of projects. Successfully managing project teams consisting of architects, designers, MEP/FP/Structural engineers, acoustic, waterproofing, food & beverage, low voltage, lighting, hospitality & life safety consultants. Coordinate the design and construction administration with the general contractors, owners, and permitting process with the local jurisdictions. Managed & created multiple preliminary studies for Miami-Dade County Public Housing & Community Development regarding Master Planning & Mass Blocking Diagrams for affordable workforce housing & MDPSB. Managed legal consultants, surveyors P & property appraiser. Managed a preliminary planning study for private merchant property on Miami Beach including due diligence, city P & Z meetings, historical board, building, parking ordinances, etc. Provide BD networking connections for new business opportunities.

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  Ware Malcomb

  • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

  • Senior Project Manager

    • Aug 2016 - Oct 2020
    • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

    Established Interior Design Department. Managed 40+ projects with net revenue over 1.5 M simultaneously at various phases throughout the Southeast Region of the U.S. In charge of business development for Interiors market, prepare proposals including engineers’ fees, budget reports, invoices, billing, forecasts; and project schedules. Manage projects from programing to construction close-out. Coordinate construction documents with client, vendors, engineers, contractors & city. Added new accounts for interiors, including Baptist Health South Florida & Gift of Life Bone Marrow Registry. Received accolades from top executives and JLL PM’s as one of the best Ware Malcomb National Account PM’s across the country. BD networking in CREW Miami - Education Chair, CoreNet; and the Beacon Council.

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  Gresham, Smith and Partners

  • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

  • Principal

    • Aug 2015 - Aug 2016
    • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

    New Business Development for the Corporate + Urban Design Market in South Florida. Senior Design Principal managing interior projects. Primary role to develop new business in the Corporate Market from the ground up. Projects from marketing to construction administration and punchlist: Synechron, TIAA - The Residences at Merrick Park, TIAA - The Shoppes at Monarch Lakes. Other interior design roles: Management and mentorship of junior designers; Senior design roles for projects such as Kaiser Permanente, programming for Atlanta facilities; and Holy Cross Hospital renovations.

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  LeTiecq Designs, LLC

  • South Florida

  • Principal

    • Dec 2011 - Aug 2015
    • South Florida

    Consult with prominent A/D firms & internationally renown clients throughout South Florida.TSAO DesignGroup (Contract)Adore Organic Innovations; luxury skin care WPP/Mindshare; marketing & media networkTotal BankBurger King (Contract)Collaborated with the global marketing department to roll out and value engineer a new design concepts. Reviewed global franchise plans for brand compliance. Helped to reduce construction costs by approx. 25%.Synergy Corporation Office renovation for international software firm.Leotta Design, inc. (Contract)Law firm projects: Contributed to FF&E specifications and Finish specifications.ID & Design International (Contract)Confidential clients - Corporate, Retail, Hospitality, Master PlanningMuniz Design Group (Contract) Palmetto Bay Coffey Burlington Law FirmA Design International (Contract)Broward Health North; CCU Renovation with MGEBroward Health Imperial Point; 9TH FL RenovationDupoux Design (Contract)Sea & Salt Restaurant, MiamiThe Crave Cave; vapor lounge, ToledoPoorman Residence, WestonSwanson Residence, WestonDaniel Residence, Fort Lauderdale

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  AECOM

  • Coral Gables, FL

  • Interior Designer III

    • Oct 2005 - Dec 2011
    • Coral Gables, FL

    Promoted the company in professional organizations such as CREW, IIDA and Women’s Leadership Collaborative. Developed and implemented an office wide initiative that increased employee engagement within our corporate culture by 38%. Participation increased through programs created to improve technical skills, community service and share creative talents. Successfully orchestrated all phases of interior design from programming to punch-lists within deadlines and budgets. Key Projects:Duval County Courthouse, Jacksonville, FLLead designer: Partial Historic preservation project involving a renovation of the existing federal courthouse converted into offices and multi-function spaces for the State Attorney. Project size: 253K SF, $19.3M Naval Systems Management (NSMA), Washington, DCDeveloped Interior finish and FF&E specifications, documents, furniture procurement package and assessment, client presentations, programming verifications and validations, document coordination, CA submittal reviews. Project size: 183K SF, $94.5M Zayed University, Abu Dhabi, UAERelocated for 3.5 months to serve as interiors project manager for the DD packages of 7 buildings at once. Liaison for 3 US offices, construction company and client. Fast-paced design/build project. Project size: 2,400 SF, $28.5M 110 Tower. Fort Lauderdale, FL Co-designed preliminary concepts and finish selections for the interior renovation of public spaces. Developed tenant finish standards and lease book. Nominated entry for 2011IIDA Sandi Design Awards competition. Project size: 390K SF BlueCross BlueShield of Florida Jacksonville, FLParticipated in concept development through punch list for the corporate offices, conference and dining center. Project size: 775 SF

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  Design Quest Interiors, LLC

  • Cincinnati, Ohio Area

  • Principal, Interior Designer

    • Mar 2004 - Oct 2005
    • Cincinnati, Ohio Area

    Established interior design consulting business practicing corporate, healthcare, educational, retail & hospitality design. Successfully orchestrated all aspects of projects from marketing to completion. Key projects: Mercedes-Benz, Miami University, Plastic Surgery Institute of Dayton, Dermatology Associates of Northern Kentucky, GE Aircraft Engines.

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  GBI (Globe Business Interiors)

  • West Chester, Ohio

  • New Business Development Sales Consultant, Interior Designer

    • Mar 1998 - Mar 2004
    • West Chester, Ohio

    First sales person to successfully pave the path in New Business Development. Exceeded quotas and established new clientele base. Consistently exceeded quotas and established new client base that increased revenue over $6M. Achieved legacy Chamber “Community Support Award” named in honor of GBI. Nominated as a Finalist for the Chamber Member of the Year. Key projects: Mercedes-Benz of Cincinnati, Jean-Robert at Pigall’s Mobil 4 star restaurant (awarded 2005 ZAGAT design rating of 28 out of 30 points), prestigious medical practices, universities, corporate and government facilities.

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  PEDCO E & A Services, Inc.

  • Cincinnati, Ohio

  • Interior Designer

    • Mar 1994 - Aug 1997
    • Cincinnati, Ohio

    Managed project teams as lead designer, met directly with top executives and facility planners at GE Aircraft Engines on projects ranging from 20K – 300K SF. Developed interior space plans and furniture plans, specified interior finishes,furniture, signage packages. Coordinated plans with architects and engineers as well as contractors. Provided ergonomic evaluations to indiviual employees in their workspace. Key areas include factory floor, auditoriums, video conference, cafeterias and offices.

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  Smith & Schaefer

  • Cincinnati, Ohio

  • Interior Designer, Project Manager

    • Mar 1989 - Mar 1994
    • Cincinnati, Ohio

    Healthcare design of pharmacies, laboratories, nurse stations and administrative areas throughout Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana. Completed training specializing in hospital design provided my Milcare (Herman Miller Healthcare.) Developed project programs, space planning, FF&E inventories, specifications & procurement. Created interior design and installation drawings. Managed projects from preliminary design to installation punch list.

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  APG Office Furnishings

  • Cincinnati, Ohio

  • Interior Designer

    • Oct 1987 - Mar 1989
    • Cincinnati, Ohio

    Developed project programs, space planning, FF&E inventories, specifications & procurement. Created interior design and installation drawings. Managed projects from preliminary design to installation punch list. Practiced college internship in their Toledo, Ohio office.