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Emily Michel

Knoxville,TN

Summary

Dynamic Interior Designer and Project Manager with over twenty-five years of experience in many facets of design, including interior architecture and commercial, healthcare, and residential design, specializing in kitchen and bath design, currently working as a designer and project coordinator for a high end custom home builder. My attention to detail and proven ability to accurately assess clients' wishes enable me to provide them with both sophisticated and functional unique spaces.

Work History

Production Manager/Interior Designer

Preferred Construction LLC
Knoxville, TN
  • Develop and implement daily production schedules, including scheduling and managing trades for an average of 20 jobs at a given time to ensure timely completion of projects including interior renovations and exterior additions.
  • Responsible for quality control inspections to uphold project standards at job sites.
  • Maintain clean and organized work areas to promote safety and efficiency.
  • Monitor the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
  • Provide job progress updates to account managers at weekly staff meetings.
  • Source and coordinate material orders, schedules, and delivery dates to meet production goals and project demands.
  • Assist clients with designs for both interior and exterior renovations using 2020 and SketchUp.
  • Assist clients with materials selections and sourcing materials from vendors.

Project Coordinator/Interior Designer

Southern Draw Design + Build
Knoxville, TN
  • Worked as designer and project coordinator for high end custom home builder on multiple homes at a time.
  • Built budgets for new home construction and created allowances for materials selections.
  • Assisted customers with all material and fixture selections to create unique and inviting spaces to meet customer vision.
  • Maintained accurate specifications for each project.
  • Designed cabinet plans, elevations, and 3D perspective views for presentation to client for all spaces requiring cabinets or built in millwork.
  • Used 3D software such as 2020 and SketchUp to allow customers to clearly visualize completed projects.
  • Worked successfully with project managers and subcontractors to accomplish goals, and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Worked on multiple projects and tasks daily to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Liaised between subs, vendors, and clients to monitor project expenses.
  • Tracked order shipments to monitor deliveries and viewed arriving items to confirm correctness.
  • Generated purchase orders and submitted to vendors.
  • Created project cost estimates for client review and approval.
  • Directed crew members on specific design details such as fixture installation heights, etc.
  • Worked with clients via phone, email, screenshares, and in person meetings to collect information to complete designs and projects.

Senior Design Coordinator

Kitchen Gallery LLC
Knoxville, TN
  • Supervised the design department, including interns and designers, and acted as a liaison to management.
  • Implemented programs such as NMS budgeting and planning software for kitchen and bath designers.
  • Used 2D software, both 2020 and SketchUp, to create 3D color rendering concept models for kitchens, baths, laundry rooms, great rooms built ins, mud rooms and offices.
  • Provided project management from concept to reality as needed.
  • Assisted customers in selecting all materials and products necessary to complete their project complete projects.
  • Coordinated schedules with subcontractors for all aspects of remodels.
  • Visited home sites when necessary to assess and fulfill customer needs.
  • Collaborated closely with customers, adjusting plans to satisfy client needs and requirements.
  • Reviewed project costs, budgets, and adherence to schedules.
  • Maintained accurate specifications for each project.
  • Designed floor plans and elevations and provided installation drawings to subcontractors as needed.
  • Created professional presentations to creatively communicate design intent and direction to clients.
  • Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers, builders, contractors, and subcontractors to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Placed cabinet orders and other material orders as needed.
  • Attended trade shows and other industry events to build professional network of vendors and experts.
  • Helped promote company by developing marketing collateral.

Interior Designer

Contemporary Galleries Of WV
Charleston , WV
  • Managed all facets of design projects for healthcare and business environments, including needs assessment, product specifications, and installation oversight for major hospitals in multiple surrounding cities in a tri-state area.
  • Created floor plans, elevations and 3D perspective views and material boards for presentation to clients as well as provided installation drawings to subcontractors and installers.
  • Specified Herman Miller and Herman Miller Healthcare, Kimball, and OFS products.
  • Provided quotes and CAD drawings using Design Express software for specifying and budgeting and AutoCAD for designs and drawings.
  • Covered a tri-state regional sales territory in Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania and oversaw all designs and remodels for eight healthcare facilities.
  • Developed interior design concepts and prepared interior systems and finishes.
  • Collaborated closely with customers, adjusting plans to satisfy client needs and requirements.
  • Created custom design boards with attention to detail and visual representation, including samples of fabrics, wall finishes and flooring.
  • Researched concepts and followed industry trends to provide knowledgeable insight to clients.

Interior Designer

Terry-DeRees Associates Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
  • Worked closely with the architect in AutoCAD to create construction document sets for office and hospitality environments, for both renovations and new construction.
  • Met with clients to assess needs and give presentations for design proposals.
  • Updated and maintained tenant surveys for five multi-story, downtown office buildings.
  • Created custom design boards with attention to detail for visual representation, including samples of fabrics, wall finishes, and flooring.
  • Designed floor plans, elevations and 3D perspective views and material boards for both in house review and presentation to clients.
  • Assisted clients successfully by choosing furnishings consistent with preferences and budget.
  • Maintained accurate specifications for each project.
  • Developed interior design concepts and prepared interior systems and finishes for offices.

Design Assistant

Greiwe Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
  • Assisted three interior designers in high-end residential design firm with space planning and furniture layouts as well as materials selections.
  • Assisted in overseeing installations on job sites.
  • Met with clients to assess needs and assisted in selecting furniture and fabrics.
  • Provided customer quotes and schedules.
  • Placed orders through order entry system.
  • Maintained sample libraries for furniture and fabrics.
  • Ordered fabric and finish samples to view options in person.
  • Measured rooms and documented information to plan layouts.
  • Tracked order shipments to monitor deliveries and viewed arriving items to confirm correctness.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interior Design

The University of Tennessee Knoxville
Knoxville
12-1995

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Interior Architectural Detailing
  • Graphic Presentations
  • Product Specifications
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, 2020 Design and SketchUp
  • Design Rendering
  • Problem Solving
  • Space Planning
  • Design Presentation
  • Material Cost Estimates
  • Client Advisory and Recommendations
  • Vendor Subcontracting
  • Adobe PhotoShop
  • Microsoft Office

Websites

Timeline

Production Manager/Interior Designer

Preferred Construction LLC

Project Coordinator/Interior Designer

Southern Draw Design + Build

Senior Design Coordinator

Kitchen Gallery LLC

Interior Designer

Contemporary Galleries Of WV

Interior Designer

Terry-DeRees Associates Inc.

Design Assistant

Greiwe Inc.

Bachelor of Science - Interior Design

The University of Tennessee Knoxville

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