Catherine Popp
Park Ridge,IL
Summary
Design Services critical team member with strong communication skills and the ability to adjust work for various environments. Handles modifications, requests and feedback from colleagues, owners and vendors in efficient manner, understanding needs of all parties involved. Flexible in adapting work style to fit different projects and juggling multiple assignments within tight deadlines.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RVP Design Services
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
05.2014 - Current
- Manage design team, overseeing workload and assisting on drawing reviews, design, process, renovations, vendor relationships and budgeting.
- Evaluate development schedule and collaborate closely with owners and internal teams to meet project deadlines including construction start and opening date.
- Incorporate design changes for prototypes based on feedback from project teams, data and owners.
- Build strong vendor relationships to facilitate favorable pricing on required materials.
- Guarantee designs adhere to company brand standards and objectives.
- Develop design deliverables that elevate, differentiate, and function on-brand and on-strategy.
- Establish user-friendly process and systems to increase user experience, satisfaction and efficiency.
- Performed for more than 200 upscale hotel openings with additional 150+ active to date.
Project Interior Designer
American Hotel Register - Design/Procurement
01.2012 - 05.2014
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation on franchised Marriott and IHG midscale to upscale brands.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Developed key owner relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Presented design proposals to clients to establish clear project expectations and goals.
- Worked closely with contractors and vendors to improve project coordination, completing projects on time and within budget.
Design Assistant
Dream Interiors
11.2009 - 12.2011
Store Planner
Sears Holdings Corporation
06.2009 - 11.2009
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
The Art Institutes
Schaumburg2009
Bachelor of Science - Studio Art, Marketing
Lewis University
Romeoville2007
Skills
- Architecture and Design
- Project & Team Management
- Process Implementation
- Cost and Budget Analysis
- Working with Designers and Owners
- Best Practices and Standards
- Vendor Relations
- CAD Design
Certification
- Illinois Registered Interior Designer 161.003447
- NCIDQ Certificate No. 28337
Timeline
RVP Design Services
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
05.2014 - Current
Project Interior Designer
American Hotel Register - Design/Procurement
01.2012 - 05.2014
Design Assistant
Dream Interiors
11.2009 - 12.2011
Store Planner
Sears Holdings Corporation
06.2009 - 11.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
The Art Institutes
Bachelor of Science - Studio Art, Marketing
Lewis University
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