Jessica Alexander
Chicago,IL
Summary
Design Manager with many years of creating and executing design projects. Collaborates with creative and technical teams to produce plans and projects to comprehensively suit client needs. Empowers team members to explore innovative design to push boundaries while satisfying project requirements.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Design Project Manager
KTGY + Simeone Deary Design Group
Chicago, IL
09.2020 - Current
- Oversee and manage multiple projects throughout all project phases, ensuring projects meet client expectations and deliverables.
- Developed and managed proposals, additional services, project plans, timelines, budgets, and staffing allocations.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to ensure project goals were met on time and within budget.
- Oversaw the work of designers to ensure quality standards were met.
- Managed client relationships by providing timely updates and responding to inquiries promptly.
- Facilitated design reviews throughout project phases.
- Provided guidance and support to junior designers on their projects or tasks assigned.
- Met with clients to establish ideas, goals and guidelines for design team.
Senior Interior Designer
Simeone Deary Design Group
Chicago, IL
04.2017 - 09.2020
- Created detailed drawings, including electrical layouts, using CAD software.
- Conducted site visits to evaluate existing conditions of interior spaces.
- Provided technical advice on materials and finishes selection based on client specifications.
- Collaborated with contractors and other professionals to ensure project completion within budget and timeline.
- Prepared presentations for clients showcasing design concepts and detailing project progress.
- Generated cost estimates for furniture, fixtures, equipment, lighting, flooring and wall treatments.
- Monitored installation activities at the job site ensuring accuracy as per plan.
- Participated in trade shows, seminars or conferences related to interior designing industry.
Interior Designer
Anderson Miller Ltd.
Bloomfield Hills, MI
06.2011 - 04.2017
- Created mood boards featuring fabric swatches, paint chips and other visual elements used in designing a space.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines set by clients.
- Prepared 3D models, renderings and presentations for clients in order to help them visualize their spaces before construction begins.
- Selected furniture, light fixtures and accessories to create unique and inviting rooms to meet customer vision.
Education
Interior Design
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05-2011
Skills
- Technical design management
- Design leadership
- Project Planning
- Led designer forums within office and implemented in-office mentorship programs
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite [Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator]
- Proficient in AutoCAD
- Proficient in Revit
- Proficient in Sketchup
- Bluebeam
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Design Project Manager
KTGY + Simeone Deary Design Group
09.2020 - Current
Senior Interior Designer
Simeone Deary Design Group
04.2017 - 09.2020
Interior Designer
Anderson Miller Ltd.
06.2011 - 04.2017
Interior Design
Michigan State University
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