Jenn "Oscar" Harrell
Newport News,VA
Summary
Organized Interior Designer adept at multi-tasking and developing creative solutions. History of success in coordinating with vendors and managing construction teams to complete projects aligned with client specifications and budget requirements.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Interior Designer
Sentara Health
08.2011 - Current
- Design commercial spaces
- Travel to spaces for site verifications, product inventory, field measurements, and various other meetings as needed
- Program projects through the phases of space planning, project budgets, client meetings, reconfigurations, schematics to construction drawings, using AutoCAD
- Specify finishes & FF&E
- Supervise construction and final installations
- Project manage small projects and small to large staff relocations.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
- Increased property value through strategic interior renovations tailored to market trends.
- Managed budgets and timelines effectively to deliver projects on schedule and within budget constraints.
- Revitalized underperforming spaces by implementing creative interior design strategies.
- Researched and stayed current on industry trends to incorporate new products into designs.
- Conducted site visits and meetings with clients to gather necessary information for successful project execution.
- Collaborated with architects and contractors to ensure seamless integration of design elements.
- Balanced aesthetics with functionality by choosing appropriate materials, finishes, and furnishings that met client needs.
- Utilized computer-aided design (CAD) software to create plans and mockups of room layouts.
- Worked closely with vendors to negotiate cost-effective pricing for materials while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Coordinated installations of fixtures, furniture, artwork ensuring proper placement alignment within each space according plan specifications.
- Collaborated with contractors and suppliers for smooth execution of design plans.
Project Designer
American Office
11.2009 - 08.2011
- Design office furniture and spaces for commercial and government clients
- Travel to spaces for site verifications, product inventory, field measurements, and various other meetings as needed
- Program projects through the phases of space planning, reconfigurations, schematics to installation plans
- Draft floor plans, installation drawings and 3-D drawings of furniture using Z-axis, CAP and AutoCAD
- Specify finishes and create presentation documents.
Project Designer
Creative Office Environments
03.2008 - 02.2009
- Design office furniture and spaces for commercial clients
- Travel to spaces for site verifications, product inventory, field measurements, and various other meetings as needed
- Program projects through the phases of space planning, Reconfigurations, Schematics to Installation Plans
- Draft floor plans and 3-D drawings of furniture using CAP and AutoCAD
- Specify finishes and create presentation documents.
Facilities Designer
Noland Properties
01.2005 - 11.2007
- Design kitchen and bath showrooms and office spaces at branch locations in southeastern states
- Travel to spaces where needed for renovation outfits and also new facilities
- Assist branch managers and showroom consultants with showroom improvements throughout the year
- Design layout of all interior signage
- Purchase all interior and exterior signage
- Design and purchase all furniture and accessories
- Maintain resource library
- Create color/presentation boards.
Design Consultant
Storehouse Furniture
08.2004 - 01.2005
- Assist customers in residential design, including preliminary space plans, home consultations and selections of furniture and finishes
- Coordinate deliveries and follow-ups as well as open and close showroom, calculate inventory and process invoices.
Interior Designer
CMSS Architects, Inc
10.2001 - 01.2004
- Design commercial and contract spaces from conception to final stages of the design, including construction documents using AutoCAD; space planning; selection of design elements, finishes and furniture to be implemented.
Junior Drafter
CDI Marine Company
01.2000 - 06.2002
- Aid in the development and design of electrical systems related to marine applications
- Use AutoCAD 14, 2000 and various Windows programs to provide an electrical design package for military and commercial clients.
Student Interior Designer
East Carolina University Housing Services
01.2000 - 12.2000
- Created helpful and comfortable environments for the residence halls
- Consulted with the resident hall coordinators and residents
- Prepared projects from preliminary drafts to final presentation boards including: schematics, floor plans, ordering documents, and sample boards.
Internship
Angela Bradfield Interiors
06.2000 - 08.2000
- Aided Designer in design projects from beginning to end, while consulting with clients on a daily basis
- Volunteered with ASID’s North Carolina Chapters Design Celebration 2000
- Drafted floor plans; selected treatment samples; installed furnishings, treatments, and floor coverings.
Interior Design Assistant
Accents
01.1999 - 12.1999
- Assisted clients with design needs including: furnishings, wallpaper, paint, carpet, fabric, draperies and accessories
- Helped design efficient and attractive environments for the clientele
- Ordered, priced and displayed showroom merchandise.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design - Business and Art
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC12.2000
Skills
- Microsoft Windows
- Excel
- Teams
- OneDrive/Share Drive
- AutoCAD R14 - 2020
- 3-D Studio VIS
- CAP 20-20
- Adobe Acrobat
- EBuildercom
- WorkDay
- Vendor Subcontracting
- Client Communication
- Design Research
References Available
True
Volunteer Experience
- Peace By Piece w/ Edmarc Hospice Group
- Chesapeake General Hospital – Physical Therapy Dept.
- Habitat for Humanity
- Sertoma in the City
Timeline
Interior Designer
Sentara Health
08.2011 - Current
Project Designer
American Office
11.2009 - 08.2011
Project Designer
Creative Office Environments
03.2008 - 02.2009
Facilities Designer
Noland Properties
01.2005 - 11.2007
Design Consultant
Storehouse Furniture
08.2004 - 01.2005
Interior Designer
CMSS Architects, Inc
10.2001 - 01.2004
Internship
Angela Bradfield Interiors
06.2000 - 08.2000
Junior Drafter
CDI Marine Company
01.2000 - 06.2002
Student Interior Designer
East Carolina University Housing Services
01.2000 - 12.2000
Interior Design Assistant
Accents
01.1999 - 12.1999
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design - Business and Art
East Carolina University
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