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Brynja Grant

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Experienced Lead Designer at Last Call Contracting Services with a commitment to client satisfaction and effective problem-solving. Proficient in AutoCAD and project management, achieving design solutions that meet and exceed client needs. Recognized for enhancing stakeholder collaboration and maintaining compliance with industry regulations.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Designer

Last Call Contracting Services
Fort Worth, TX
05.2023 - Current
  • Assisted clients with residential projects, delivering tailored support and guidance.
  • Researched ordinances and codes to ensure compliance in project execution.
  • Coordinated communication among project stakeholders to facilitate collaboration.
  • Developed innovative solutions to address challenges in the design process.

Real Estate Agent

HP Commercial
01.2022 - Current
  • Coordinated property tours and facilitated inspections and appraisals for prospective buyers.
  • Showcased residential properties, detailing features, value, and benefits of available homes.
  • Executed administrative tasks including preparing paperwork and updating internal databases.
  • Streamlined closing processes among lenders, mortgage companies, buyers, and sellers.
  • Conducted community outreach to promote services offered by the company.
  • Responded to client inquiries promptly through phone and email communications.
  • Prepared comparative market analyses to accurately estimate property values.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with banks, attorneys, mortgage lenders, and builders.

Real Estate Agent

The Street Real Estate
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Coordinated property tours and facilitated buyer inspections and appraisals.
  • Scheduled and attended weekly client appointments to ensure service continuity.
  • Showed residential properties, detailing features, value, and benefits to potential buyers.
  • Explained financial requirements and analysis to buyers and sellers for informed decision-making.
  • Facilitated closing processes between lenders, mortgage companies, buyers, and sellers.
  • Performed administrative tasks including paperwork preparation for listings and sales tracking.
  • Responded promptly to client inquiries via phone or email, ensuring timely communication.
  • Prepared comparative market analyses to accurately estimate property values.

Design Associate

Titan Retail
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Created construction documents and designed plans for commercial, residential and multi-family projects.
  • Responsible for preparing initial design concepts, construction documents and detailed design drawings.
  • Developed documents needed for permitting.
  • Ensured all building codes and ordinances were properly implemented for the final submittal.

Self Employed

Stay at Home
01.2009 - 01.2018
  • During this time, I served on several boards and chaired events for many charities.

Sales Associate

Scott+Cooner
01.2005 - 01.2009
  • Advised clients on interior design factors; space planning, layouts and the utilization of furnishings, equipment, etc.
  • Worked with Poliform and Pedini to design kitchens and wardrobes for clients.

Education

Real Estate Agent - Real Estate

Purvis Real Estate School
Fort Worth, TX
01.2020

B.A. - Interior Design

The Art Institute of Dallas
Dallas, TX
01.2005

A.A. - Interior Design

Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK
12-2002

University Studies - University Studies

University of Texas Arlington
Arlington, TX

Skills

  • Creativity and innovation
  • Leadership and teamwork
  • Organizational skills
  • Problem solving and analysis
  • Client-oriented service
  • AutoCAD and SketchUp proficiency
  • Microsoft Office suite
  • SmartSheets expertise
  • Strong work ethic
  • Project management and coordination
  • Design thinking and implementation
  • Construction documentation
  • Regulatory compliance knowledge
  • Client communication strategies
  • Space planning and visual presentation
  • Time management skills
  • Negotiation techniques
  • Interpersonal communication abilities
  • Goal setting and achievement
  • Sketching and art conceptualization
  • Customer satisfaction focus
  • Computer literacy and software skills
  • Analytical thinking capabilities
  • Creative design layouts

Affiliations

  • Fitness
  • Family
  • Traveling
  • Cooking
  • Painting

Languages

English
Professional
Icelandic
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Lead Designer

Last Call Contracting Services
05.2023 - Current

Real Estate Agent

HP Commercial
01.2022 - Current

Real Estate Agent

The Street Real Estate
01.2020 - 01.2022

Design Associate

Titan Retail
01.2019 - 01.2022

Self Employed

Stay at Home
01.2009 - 01.2018

Sales Associate

Scott+Cooner
01.2005 - 01.2009

Real Estate Agent - Real Estate

Purvis Real Estate School

B.A. - Interior Design

The Art Institute of Dallas

A.A. - Interior Design

Tulsa Community College

University Studies - University Studies

University of Texas Arlington
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