Allyson Durkin
Program Coordinator
Maunaloa,HI
Summary
Experienced project manager with a design background, competent in budgeting, scheduling, facilitating, and supervising for successful retail, commercial, and residential projects. Organized, detail-oriented, and customer/client focused. I reside on the Island of Molokai.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator
THE NATURE CONSERVACY
01.2024 - Current
- Office administration, project management, operations, facilities management, and program management.
- Contract routing, grant management, procurement, invoice processing, time tracking, expense reporting, vendor management and vehicle fleet management.
- Event Coordination for Molokai Earth Day, Hike Program management, newsletter creation, and volunteer monitoring program.
- Meetings & Trainings Planning
Founder & Chief Creative Officer
NONO'ONO CREATIVE
05.2019 - Current
- Design Studio specializing in Retail, Residential, and Commercial Projects
- Brand Development, Art Directions, Content Creation
- Displays & Merchandising
Designer, Developer, Project Manager
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
01.2017 - 04.2019
- Created, developed, and implemented innovative deliverables encompassing the client's vision.
- Increased customer engagement, brand awareness, and sales through visual merchandising.
- Facilitated project meetings, managed contractors, determined schedules, oversaw budget, and client relations.
Sales, Marketing, Merchandising
THE SPOON SHOP
10.2012 - 12.2016
- Sales, merchandising, marketing, promotions, branding, development, and inventory management.
Development Director & Event Planner
KONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
06.2013 - 12.2013
- Fundraising, project & event management, volunteer coordination, donor relations, and excursion planning.
Art Teacher
HUALALAI ACADEMY
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Created and taught K-12 Art curriculum, stage design, yearbook, and special projects.
Concierge
HUALALAI RESORT, CLUB CONCIERGE
11.2009 - 07.2011
- Provided concierge services to homeowners, including scheduling spa, dining, resort activities and excursions at this Four Seasons luxury resort.
Designer, Project Manager & Facility Manager
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
03.2001 - 10.2009
- Turnkey Design and Project Management professional services from conception to completion on time and in budget.
Project Manager, Facilities Manager, Interior Designer
AMERICAN STERLING CORPORATION
06.2000 - 03.2001
- Facilitated necessary repairs, renovations, and management of banking facilities.
- Project managed remodels, new construction, and relocations.
- Corrected existing projects, managed construction teams, facilitated needed accountability, and reported to stakeholders.
U.S. Project Manager, Facilities Manager, Interior Designer
VIKING OFFICE PRODUCTS /OFFICE DEPOT
01.1996 - 05.2000
- Oversaw the development and implementation of all US facilities, including call centers, warehouses, and distribution centers.
- Secured site locations, project managed remodels, new construction, and relocations.
- Created project timelines, tracked reports, facilitated meetings, and reported to stakeholders.
Commercial Interior Designer
INTERIOR RESOURCES
01.1992 - 12.1995
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and other professionals to complete commercial interior design projects through design, installation drawings, installation supervision, and project management.
- Specified furniture, finishes, lighting fixtures, and other materials needed for the successful completion of projects.
Commercial Interior Designer
WILSON OFFICE GROUP
01.1990 - 12.1992
- Provided technical support throughout all project phases, including design, specification, product selection, installation supervision, and coordination of subcontractors' work.
- Using ACAD, created all the necessary space plans for furniture layouts.
Showroom Manager & Technical Services
KNOLL INTERNATIONAL
06.1987 - 12.1989
- Managed day-to-day operational activities for furniture and textiles, supporting the sales staff.
- Executed all ACAD drawings with third-party software for furniture take-offs, specifications, ordering, and installation.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) - Graphic Design & Interior Design
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05.1987
Skills
Project Management & Coordination
Process Improvements & Strategic Planning
Office Administration & Operations
Program Management & Office Administration
Problem-solving aptitude
Timeline
Program Coordinator
THE NATURE CONSERVACY
01.2024 - Current
Founder & Chief Creative Officer
NONO'ONO CREATIVE
05.2019 - Current
Designer, Developer, Project Manager
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
01.2017 - 04.2019
Development Director & Event Planner
KONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
06.2013 - 12.2013
Sales, Marketing, Merchandising
THE SPOON SHOP
10.2012 - 12.2016
Art Teacher
HUALALAI ACADEMY
08.2011 - 06.2012
Concierge
HUALALAI RESORT, CLUB CONCIERGE
11.2009 - 07.2011
Designer, Project Manager & Facility Manager
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
03.2001 - 10.2009
Project Manager, Facilities Manager, Interior Designer
AMERICAN STERLING CORPORATION
06.2000 - 03.2001
U.S. Project Manager, Facilities Manager, Interior Designer
VIKING OFFICE PRODUCTS /OFFICE DEPOT
01.1996 - 05.2000
Commercial Interior Designer
INTERIOR RESOURCES
01.1992 - 12.1995
Commercial Interior Designer
WILSON OFFICE GROUP
01.1990 - 12.1992
Showroom Manager & Technical Services
KNOLL INTERNATIONAL
06.1987 - 12.1989
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) - Graphic Design & Interior Design
Colorado State University