CHRISTINA CONTI
Phoenix,Arizona
Summary
NCIDQ certified Interior Designer with strong analytical skills in space planning. Welcome the challenge to solve the puzzle that allows for a fluid traffic flow adhering to codes and regulations. Rejoice in beautifully designed spaces, furniture & finishes that portray brilliance in form and functionality. Strong verbal and personal communication skills focusing on final results that exceed client expectations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Interior Designer for Maricopa County
Maricopa County
05.2022 - Current
- Interior Designer for Facilities Management Design Division which consists of architects, interior designers, signage designers and inventory specialists
- Maricopa County has 250 properties with a combined total of 10.4 million gross square feet
- Design furniture plans for Government Corporate settings for large Capital Projects & Tenant Improvement renovations to include actively maintaining small furniture requests
- Design, select & specify MC standard furniture specifications and ancillary furniture & finish selections
- Read & review Construction Documents for all projects
- Select finishes & fabrics
- Present options on digital presentations to end users
- Closely working together with Architects, Contractors & Vendors supplying design & installation drawings to complete projects in a timely manner
- Monitor data & electrical drawings to coincide with furniture plans
- Coordinate large scale department moves
- Organize & Oversee furniture deliveries & installations
- Follow budgets for every project, execute furniture bidding process with local venders
- Execute furniture layouts & presentations with AutoCAD, CET & Microsoft Office Suite.
Senior Designer for AIS Dealership
Elontec
11.2021 - 05.2022
- All phases of the design process from initial client meeting, block planning to finalized and approved finished space plan
- Create presentations in 2D and 3D renderings using CET
- Direct client interaction to develop trusting, professional and long-term relationships
- Take approved design through the specification process to order by careful checks
- Develop Installation drawings and final punch lists.
Space Planner for 8 NYC Locations
New York City Department of Buildings
10.2018 - 09.2021
- Design new office plans for renovations and reconfiguring existing office layouts for eight locations in all five boroughs, beginning with a test fits, schematic, design development, construction documents, furniture procurement, overseeing delivery & installation, move management
- Team player that implemented a return-to-work plan during this pandemic to include open office, conference rooms, pantries & customer service areas
- Maintain seating location documents for all 1,600 + employees
- Main contact for setting up new incoming staff's desk & equipment
- Selected the branding finishes & fabrics for NYC DOB
- Design custom millwork, drawing plans, elevations, and sections
- Closely working with contractors & vendors supplying for design drawings and installation drawings
- Closing out with overseeing furniture installations to final punch lists.
Project Manager for Custom Lighting Manufacturer
HB Architectural Lighting
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Work closely with Client Designers and Architects to create custom light fixtures for the High End Hospitality Industry
- Beginning with their inspiration, assist in the design, construction, finish selection and pricing of custom lighting fixtures that adorn a hotel room
- Implement orders, local & international, following through to shipping, delivery and installation.
Commercial Design with furniture dealership
Inside Source
02.2017 - 07.2017
- Designing with Allsteel, Gunlocke and various other furniture lines
- Block Planning, Space Planning, Installation Documents using AutoCAD for National and International Companies
- Furniture, Finish & Equipment Selection & Specifications
- Client presentation, mainly utilizing Power Point Presentations.
Commercial Designer for corporate showrooms
Richard Ian Design
12.2015 - 06.2016
- Designing for corporate showrooms of retail brands where merchandise is displayed and sold to buyers
- Taking a conceptual design to fruition with Floor Plan & Elevation drawings using AutoCAD
- Furniture, Finish & Equipment Selection & Specification
- Client presentation using AutoCAD & Presentation Boards.
Retail Store Designer
Starbucks Coffee Company
02.2015 - 04.2015
- Store-new builds and renovations in NE, MA & greater NY area
- Test Fits, Floor Plans, Reflected Ceiling Plan, Artwork, Signage, FF & E
- Exterior & Interior Elevations
- Conceptual Interior & Exterior planning according to sale percentages, budget & square footage
- ADA, employee efficiency, customer experience, front & back of house, food storage & merchandise display
- Fabric, Finish, Lighting and equipment selection
- Final presentations prepared with InDesign & Power Point.
Space Planner for brand strategies & retail experiences Company
Interbrand Design Forum
08.2013 - 02.2014
- Designed roll outs for T-Mobile Stores in AutoCAD working closely with Seattle, WA office
- Brand development and design for Michael Hill Jewelers, Emma & Roe, Proctor and Gamble
- Assisted in space & site plans for Starbucks Coffee Company in Revit
- Prepared digital inspiration boards with fabrics & finishes.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Design -
CIDA Accredited The Illinois Institute of Art
Skills
- CET
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office
- Bluebeam
- Photoshop
- InDesign
- Sketchup
- Hand Sketching
Affiliations
National Council for Interior Design Qualifications #11217
Timeline
Interior Designer for Maricopa County
Maricopa County
05.2022 - Current
Senior Designer for AIS Dealership
Elontec
11.2021 - 05.2022
Space Planner for 8 NYC Locations
New York City Department of Buildings
10.2018 - 09.2021
Project Manager for Custom Lighting Manufacturer
HB Architectural Lighting
01.2018 - 06.2018
Commercial Design with furniture dealership
Inside Source
02.2017 - 07.2017
Commercial Designer for corporate showrooms
Richard Ian Design
12.2015 - 06.2016
Retail Store Designer
Starbucks Coffee Company
02.2015 - 04.2015
Space Planner for brand strategies & retail experiences Company
Interbrand Design Forum
08.2013 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Design -
CIDA Accredited The Illinois Institute of Art
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