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ERIKA A. LEE

Interior Designer
Mahomet,IL

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Great Sense of color and proportion with an eye for detail and function. Thorough understanding of building codes and project research. Knowledge of client branding and customer experiences for selling goods and services. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Word, Excel, with some basic knowledge of Revit.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Interior Designer/Planner

University Of Illinois
Urbana/Champaign, IL
06.2020 - Current
  • Ex officio member of campus Architectural Review Committee
  • Provide guidance and support to outside architects and designers regarding campus renovations, expansions, and new buildings
  • Manage campus space and department square footages
  • Survey existing office spaces and oversee office moves due to facility upgrades
  • Survey classrooms and lecture halls to report maintenance issues and to evaluate general finishes/materials
  • Work with campus trades/shops/construction managers to assist with facility upgrades
  • Assist with procurement of furniture and finish materials through communication with vendors
  • Review of all department furniture purchases for code compliance
  • Committee head for campus Art in Architecture program; communication and coordination with artists from concept to installation

Independent Contractor/Freelancer

Self-employed
02.2020 - 03.2020
  • Travel to Macy’s department stores on the East and West coasts for survey work
  • Documentation of casework, wall sections, flooring, and columns

Senior Design Manager

WD Partners
Dublin, OH
09.2015 - 11.2019
  • Lead designer for all Dave and Buster's projects
  • Developed space plans for restaurant/bar/arcades from 17,000 to 52,000 square feet
  • Worked with landlords/developers to create exterior facade options that meet requirements of local jurisdictions
  • Sourcing of interior and exterior materials while paying close attention to price and lead times
  • Review of construction documents and shop drawings
  • Coordination with vendors for all signage, custom wallcovering, booths, and fixtures
  • Travel for client meetings, site visits, and final punch
  • Support for the Panera Bread Company team creating franchisee design packages

Victoria's Secret Store Designer

L Brands
Columbus, OH
12.2010 - 07.2015

(12/10-7/11 as a contract associate; official employment by LBrands began 7/11)

  • Developed space plans for both new and optimization/refresh stores varying from 7,000 to 15,000 square feet
  • Review of design development and final construction documents; coordination with architects
  • Coordination between development and sourcing agents as well as with construction project managers
  • Review of shop drawings for standard and custom detailing; coordination between vendors
  • Tracked store construction progress via onsite cameras and weekly photos and assisted with punch list items

Architectural Designer

Jester Jones Schifer Architects
Dublin, OH
06.2008 - 02.2009
  • Worked with real estate companies to survey and create floor plan options for current and future tenants

Project Manager

Fitch
Columbus, OH
12.2006 - 06.2008
  • Store planning consultant working on site at Limited Brands corporate offices from 1/07-5/07
  • Completed field surveys throughout New York City at HSBC banking facilities while observing the customer experience and documenting fixture inventories

Team Leader

FRCH Design Worldwide
Cincinnati, OH
08.2004 - 12.2006
  • Worked at Talbots corporate headquarters in Hingham, MA learning their design and construction protocols from 8/04 to 9/04
  • Main contact for all Talbots roll-out projects
  • Team member for Express roll-out projects
  • Completed field surveys for Victoria's Secret, New York & Company, Talbots, Sunglass Hut, Fed Ex Office, and Charles Schwab

Project Coordinator

Design Forum Architects
Dayton, OH
09.1999 - 07.2004
  • Secondary contact for all Yankee Candle roll-out projects
  • Team member for Washington Mutual banking projects

Education

Bachelor of Science degree - Interior Design

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
08.1997 - 08.1999

Associate of Arts degree -

Lincoln College
08.1995 - 05.1997

Skills

Commercial interior design

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Accomplishments

  • Passed the National Council for Interior Design Qualification examination (NCIDQ) – certificate #026113
  • Honored Alum from the Interior Design program at Illinois State University during Homecoming 2013

Timeline

Interior Designer/Planner

University Of Illinois
06.2020 - Current

Independent Contractor/Freelancer

Self-employed
02.2020 - 03.2020

Senior Design Manager

WD Partners
09.2015 - 11.2019

Victoria's Secret Store Designer

L Brands
12.2010 - 07.2015

Architectural Designer

Jester Jones Schifer Architects
06.2008 - 02.2009

Project Manager

Fitch
12.2006 - 06.2008

Team Leader

FRCH Design Worldwide
08.2004 - 12.2006

Project Coordinator

Design Forum Architects
09.1999 - 07.2004

Bachelor of Science degree - Interior Design

Illinois State University
08.1997 - 08.1999

Associate of Arts degree -

Lincoln College
08.1995 - 05.1997
ERIKA A. LEEInterior Designer