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Jessica A. DazaChacon

Interior Design
CA

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Owner/Principal DesignerLUXURY HOSPITALITY ART CONSULTANT & PROJECT COORDINATOR

Work Type

Full TimeContract WorkConsulting

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: CA, US
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Company CultureHealthcare benefitsCareer advancementWork-life balance

Summary

Owner/Principal Designer with extensive experience in luxury hospitality and interior design. Demonstrates a strong ability to lead complex projects, integrating aesthetic vision with practical functionality while ensuring budget compliance and enhancing client relationships.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Principal Designer

DCH & Associates
Orange County
06.2008 - Current
  • Project Leadership: Direct the full creative vision and end-to-end execution of multiple concurrent, luxury design projects, treating every space as a custom canvas, balancing high-end luxury with practical functionality.
  • FF&E & Procurement Strategy: Orchestrated sourcing of furniture, fixtures, and equipment, prioritizing custom selections and quality finishes to enhance overall design integrity.
  • Value Engineering & Commercial Reality: Partnered with builders and vendors to value-engineer design concepts, ensuring premium aesthetic standards met while maintaining budget compliance.
  • Design Synchronization: Oversaw structural production of architectural layouts in CAD/Revit and SketchUp, enabling rapid 3D visualization, material accuracy, and timely leadership approvals.
  • Technical Oversight & Feasibility: Evaluate existing spaces independently to make rapid, strategic calls on layout feasibility and building regulations, to maximize floor plan utilization.

LUXURY HOSPITALITY ART CONSULTANT & PROJECT COORDINATOR

Neal Menzies / Co
Los Angeles
09.1997 - 03.2001
  • Collaborated with lead interior designers, resort operations, and artisans to source, curate, and integrate high-end art concepts, enhancing ambiance in five-star hospitality environments.
  • Coordinated on-site art installations and final staging for premier resort suites, private villas, and luxury public spaces, ensuring flawless execution within strict operational timelines.
  • High-End Hospitality Sector (The Mansion at MGM Grand / Bellagio, Caesars Palace, JW Marriott Nagoya, TAJ Mahal group)...

Education

Professional Designation Degree AA - Commercial Design

Fashion Institute of Design And Merchandising (FIDM)
Los Angeles, CA
01-1997

AA - Interior Design

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM)
Los Angeles, CA
01-1995

Skills

  • Space planning
  • Design solutions
  • Technical review of AutoCAD and Revit
  • AutoCAD Revit review
  • Project scheduling
  • Budgeting
  • Contract management
  • Client relationship management
  • Client satisfaction
  • Business development
  • Market trends awareness
  • Negotiation skills
  • Team leadership
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Hiring and staffing
  • Vendor relations
  • Business management

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
French
Elementary

Accomplishments

  • Featured Designer, LUXE Interiors + Design- Outdoor Issue 2025
  • Guest Panelist, "Evolution of Outdoor Living" JB3D & Luxe

Timeline

Owner/Principal Designer

DCH & Associates
06.2008 - Current

LUXURY HOSPITALITY ART CONSULTANT & PROJECT COORDINATOR

Neal Menzies / Co
09.1997 - 03.2001

Professional Designation Degree AA - Commercial Design

Fashion Institute of Design And Merchandising (FIDM)

AA - Interior Design

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM)
Jessica A. DazaChaconInterior Design