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Deborah Brady

Interior Designer
Bristow,VA

Summary

Resourceful, accomplished, and dedicated Interior Designer manager with over 20 years of experience managing major capitol Interior design projects. Specialty in commercial and higher education Interior design and project management working with clients and colleagues to achieve a shared vision that fosters and delivers results exceeding expectations. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with employees and all levels of the organization. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Interior Design Manager

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
09.2019 - Current
  • Provided management oversight and operational control of assigned projects valued at over $1 million.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Supervised and performed human resource management functions for Design Department.
  • Prepared quotes for new products and services and composed budgets.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost morale and promote employee retention.
  • Developed and administered project budgets.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Communicated best practices among on-site and external personnel to align efforts and goals.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Estimated expected changes in business operations and made proactive adjustments to employee schedules and inventory levels to address needs.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Led interior design across conceptual, schematic, design development and construction document phases.
  • Created professional presentations using Adobe powerpoint and ACAD to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
  • Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
  • Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
  • Reviewed and assisted in performing technical bid analysis.
  • Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.
  • Managed, trained and motivated personnel to continuously improve knowledge and abilities in Interior Design field.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Supervised daily operations of multi-million dollar Interior projects for University.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.

Senior Interior Designer

George Mason University
07.2008 - 09.2019
  • Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
  • Consulted with clients to determine architectural preference to meet overall design goals.
  • Created professional presentations using ACAD and Adobe to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
  • Carefully reviewed contractor submittals of finish materials.
  • Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
  • Interfaced effectively with contractors and vendors to resolve issues and discuss ideas.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Optimized processes and supervised Design department .
  • Recruited and developed employees for Design department.
  • Provided management oversight and operational control of assigned projects
  • Organized and provided oversight of assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources.

  • Supervised and performed human resource management functions for Design department .

Interior Design and relocation Coordinator

George Mason University
04.2006 - 07.2008
  • Interior design manager responsible for oversight of University Interior design work related activities and Interior design staff
  • Ability to think strategically and implement change
  • Provide Space planning, finish selections and Interior Project management for all projects
  • Manage and oversee project distribution for all designers providing supervision in production of furniture drawings and overseeing design quality control on all projects
  • Maintain action plan for all Interiors projects and conduct regular review sessions with appropriate personnel
  • Responsible for performance development, prepare and deliver staff evaluations, and determine workload allocation
  • Promote high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service
  • Plan and implement layout enhancements to promote efficiency and maximize space utilization
  • Established project budgets and tracked expenditures
  • Reviewed project costs, budgets and adherence to schedules
  • Created professional presentations to creatively communicate design intent and direction
  • Researched concepts and followed industry trends to provide knowledgeable insight to clients
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of co-workers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our projects and services
  • Assigned tasks to designers to fit skill levels and maximize team performance and project completion
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions
  • Brought projects in on-time and in accordance with budget and quality standards
  • Communicated with clients to convey deadlines, scope of work and potential challenges throughout project timeline
  • Managed work requests, new orders, and pricing changes while coordinating logistics to verify delivery dates
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery
  • Prepared new facilities for office moves and setups by overseeing installations of all furniture
  • Created professional presentations to creatively communicate design intent and direction.

Interior design Project manager

Corporate Interiors
Norristown, Pa
01.1995 - 01.2000
  • Provided space planning an project management for major projects
  • Oversaw design department work load in addition to assigned clients and personal workload.

Fidelity Bank
Philadelphia, Pa
01.1994 - 01.1995
  • Space planning , furniture inventory and relocation services.

Interior design Consultant

Moss Rehabilitation hospital
Philadelphia, Pa
01.1992 - 01.1993
  • On 1 year grant

Interior designer and space planning

Cigna Insurance Co
Philadelphia, Pa
01.1988 - 01.1992
  • Consulted with clients to determine architectural preference to meet overall design goals.
  • Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interior Design

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
09.1985 - 12.1987

Skills

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Work Availability

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Timeline

Interior Design Manager

George Mason University
09.2019 - Current

Senior Interior Designer

George Mason University
07.2008 - 09.2019

Interior Design and relocation Coordinator

George Mason University
04.2006 - 07.2008

Interior design Project manager

Corporate Interiors
01.1995 - 01.2000

Fidelity Bank
01.1994 - 01.1995

Interior design Consultant

Moss Rehabilitation hospital
01.1992 - 01.1993

Interior designer and space planning

Cigna Insurance Co
01.1988 - 01.1992

Bachelor of Science - Interior Design

Drexel University
09.1985 - 12.1987

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