Kelly Di Gaudio
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager, Estimator/Purchasing Manager and Interior Designer with a proven track record. Adept at managing multiple projects and delivering accurate cost estimates. Skilled in negotiation and client relationship building, I excel in transforming design visions into reality while ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Interior Designer, Estimator
Carmel Building & Design
02.2024 - Current
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
- Selected and sourced materials, furniture, and accessories for aesthetically pleasing spaces.
- Managed budgets and timelines effectively to deliver projects on schedule and within budget constraints.
- Collaborated with architects and contractors to ensure seamless integration of design elements.
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
- Produced detailed cost estimates and coordinated with vendors to deliver budget-friendly solutions.
- Streamlined internal processes through the implementation of project management software tools which improved overall team efficiency.
- Continuously improved estimating procedures by staying updated on industry trends and attending relevant training courses.
- Conducted thorough site visits to gather essential information for precise estimates, minimizing potential change orders during construction phases.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable prices and terms to lower material costs.
- Analyzed subcontractor bids for completeness and accuracy, ensuring alignment with project requirements and budgets.
- Streamlined estimation process for faster turnaround times with the implementation of new software tools.
- Independently built a custom template for estimating from the ground up, converting the company to a faster and more accurate estimating and project software program.
Project Engineer
Ausonio
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Fully specified and established costs and contracts for a multi phased multi-family residential community.
- Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration to achieve project goals.
- Managed budgets effectively for multiple projects, ensuring financial targets were met.
- Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Recommended improvements for design, construction means and materials based on field or changing conditions.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and save costs.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and referrals.
- Improved communication among stakeholders through regular updates and meetings.
- Identified opportunities for process optimization, driving operational excellence across projects.
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
Project Manager/ Interior Designer
GJ Gardner Homes
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Utilized cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates and revise project costs to reflect current data.
- Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks and limitations.
- Successfully juggled multiple projects simultaneously to aid executive leaders.
- Responsible for complete scope of work proposals and estimations, including contractual scope of work documents and inclusions.
- Responsible for all design consultations, leading our clients into loving the home they're in.
- Working with all sub contractors into mutually agreeable bids, to support financial gain with all parties involved.
Project Specialist Interior Designer
Lowe's
09.2007 - 08.2019
- Client facing roll in developing, closing and managing remodel projects, guiding clients through the design process throughout all departments, as well as managing to project directly with the general contractor.
- Building client relationships while interviewing and performing detailed site inspections, turning the program into a million dollar business
- Presenting plans and actively managing the project once contracts are signed in order to ensure customers and Lowe's standards are exceedingly met.
- Managing and working with store associates to present comprehensive plans to the client.
- In home and in store consultations
- Perform initial client assessment and analysis to begin research process.
- Responsible for creative design for all remodel projects in turn promoting return clients
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Fresno State
Fresno, CAAssociate of Arts -
College Of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA1997
Skills
- Skilled in interior design and expertise of product knowledge in the construction field Highly skilled in managing multiple tasks and projects
- Ability to connect with clients and build relationships as well as overcoming obstacles and adversity
- Highly skilled in written and verbal communication as well calculations needed to fulfill this magnitude of project
- Powerful negotiator
- Process implementation
- Measuring, estimation and project planning
- Project management & Staff development
- Proficient in Buildertrend, Procore, Microsoft Word and Outlook, Teams, G Suite, Adobe
- Strong attention to detail
- People person
- Honest and driven
- Extremely organized
- Team leadership
Timeline
Interior Designer, Estimator
Carmel Building & Design
02.2024 - Current
Project Engineer
Ausonio
08.2023 - 02.2024
Project Manager/ Interior Designer
GJ Gardner Homes
08.2019 - 08.2023
Project Specialist Interior Designer
Lowe's
09.2007 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts -
Fresno State
Associate of Arts -
College Of The Sequoias
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