Abigail Casey
Maitland,FL
Summary
Creative Interior Design and Merchandising Project Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Excel in client communication, space planning, and sustainable design practices. Strong in project management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Thrive using creativity, leadership, and teamwork to deliver exceptional interior spaces on time and within budget.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Merchandising Manager
HPA Design Group
Altamonte Springs, FL
04.2022 - Current
- Established and maintained relationships with vendors, optimizing product selection and negotiating cost-saving deals
- Researched new products and suppliers to expand product offerings across channels
- Executed multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating, and prioritizing tasks
- Coordinated internal resources, third parties and vendors for the flawless execution of projects
- Assessed resource requirements and allocated personnel accordingly
- Acted as a mentor to designers, junior project managers and other staff
- Conducted post-project evaluations in order to assess effectiveness of strategies employed
Senior Project Manager
HPA Design Group
Dallas, TX
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Submitted project deliverables to clients, consistently adhering to quality standards
- Delivered high level of service to clients to extend relationship and encourage further projects
- Evaluated, determined and delegated tasks to team based on client needs, capacity planning and project-specific initiatives
- Proposed, reviewed and approved modifications to project plans
- Managed project scope, timeline and budget in alignment with company objectives
- Measured project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
- Liaised between senior management, project team members and clients to ensure effective communication throughout the duration of the project
Project Manager
HPA Design Group
Dallas, TX
05.2016 - 05.2021
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, team member performance and cost efficiency
- Managed contractual obligations and submitted Add Services when project exceeded original scope, square footage or time frame
- Developed solutions to project issues, meeting quality, timeline goals and design objectives
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and consultants
Senior Designer
Keaton Interiors
Addison, TX
01.2010 - 05.2016
- Met with project owners and clients to assess scope and development timeline
- Translated client ideas into detailed designs by applying creative reasoning that met project needs and code compliance
- Created project specifications in alignment with designs
- Delivered designs to clients on time and within budget
Director of Design
Thiel & Thiel, Inc
Southlake, TX
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Collaborated with teams to conceptualize and create unique design solutions that exceeded client expectations while maintaining profitability and time frame of each
- Consulted on tone, style and subject matter, driving layout and design
- Responsible for expanding client base and brand acknowledgement within the hospitality and multi-family industry
Senior Designer
Sawyer Design Associates
Dallas, TX
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Responsible for space planning, finishes, FF&E selections, purchasing and installation of large and small multi-family developments
- Team leader responsible for making sure work load was assigned evenly, that all jobs were done on time, in budget, and maintained client expected aesthetic
Project Designer
Vivian Nichols Associates
Dallas, TX
07.1998 - 07.1999
- Responsible for selecting all FF&E for multiple hotel flagships
- Worked with Interior Architects to coordinate all finishes with FF&E selections
- Represented firm on property visits with clients to determine project scope
- Worked with many vendors to create unique custom design packages for each job
Intermediate Designer
Duncan & Miller Design
Dallas, TX
01.1998 - 07.1998
- Responsible for working with multiple hotel companies in designing and specifying FF&E packages
- Team oriented firm that required good communication and organizational skills
Intermediate Designer
Thiel & Thiel
Southlake, TX
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Worked directly with Principal Designer to assess scope and implement design solutions
- Responsibilities included space planning, budgeting, selecting finishes, and selecting and specifying FF&E
Junior Designer
Club Corporation of America
Dallas, TX
01.1993 - 01.1997
- Responsible for working with senior designer maintaining golf and country, athletic, and city clubs for the central region
- Worked to identify and budget yearly capital expenditures for clubs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interior Design
University of Tennessee
Knoxville05.1994
Skills
- Multi-Project Management
- Training and Mentoring
- Contract preparation
- Customer Relationship Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Cross-functional coordination
- Space planning
- Material selection
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Power Point
- Excel
- Word
- Adobe Suite
- Light AutoCad
- Light Sketchup
Certification
- NCIDQ
- RID: FL
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Merchandising Manager
HPA Design Group
04.2022 - Current
Senior Project Manager
HPA Design Group
05.2021 - 04.2022
Project Manager
HPA Design Group
05.2016 - 05.2021
Senior Designer
Keaton Interiors
01.2010 - 05.2016
Director of Design
Thiel & Thiel, Inc
01.2007 - 01.2010
Senior Designer
Sawyer Design Associates
01.2003 - 01.2007
Project Designer
Vivian Nichols Associates
07.1998 - 07.1999
Intermediate Designer
Duncan & Miller Design
01.1998 - 07.1998
Intermediate Designer
Thiel & Thiel
01.1997 - 01.1998
Junior Designer
Club Corporation of America
01.1993 - 01.1997
- NCIDQ
- RID: FL
Bachelor of Science - Interior Design
University of Tennessee
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