Lauren Kassen
Aubrey,TX
Summary
Interior/ exterior designer for all aspects of multi-family housing from conception to completion within budget guidelines. Design concept proposal and presentation; space planning; finish selection; furniture and accessory sourcing; implementation of design plan in completed property. Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Experienced in AutoCad. Experienced in Quickbooks. Well-developed customer service skills. Confident in communication abilities with clients, contractor professionals and co-workers.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Designer/ Creative Director
Studio B Design Group
09.2020 - Current
- Leveraged industry knowledge and emerging trends to build design concepts that are creative, sustainable and satisfy legal requirements for rehab and new build multi-family properties. (Clubroom, Leasing Offices, Fitness Centers, Corridoors, Laundry, Mailroom, Units, Pools, Exterior Colors)
- Used Autocad to create accurate space planning for furniture and art as well as detailed elevations for architectural elements.
- Used Microsoft office and Google suite to create specification schedules, design boards, and mockups for proposed design concepts.
- Fostered relationships with wholesale reps and receiving/ installation companies to ensure quality products and practices.
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams including development group, architect, construction team, landscape architect and property management.
- Presented creative solutions to client challenges, resulting in high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.
- Obtained approval of concepts by effectively communicating design materials to client.
- Elevated company reputation through consistent delivery of high-quality creative content.
- Monitored industry trends to keep creative materials fresh and engaging.
- Mentored and trained junior designers to help enhance skills and capabilities.
- Championed a culture of creativity, encouraging team members to take risks and push boundaries in their work.
Interior Designer
Creative Design
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Responsible for to-scale space planning of entire home using blueprints in AutoCAD
- Responsible for completing project with budget guidelines
- Present detailed design proposal to clients
- Selection of on trend furniture, accessories and fabrics using wholesale and retail resources
- Collaborate with ordering department to create and execute appropriate timeline for merchandise delivery
- Responsible for collaboration with building team to select all interior finishes including; paint, flooring, counters, cabinets and lighting
- Execution of complete design proposal within model home; furniture and accessory installation
- Main point for contact with builder representatives; project managers; marketing directors; sales staff and interior selections department.
Junior Designer
Creative Design
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Assist design team in order placement and coordination
- Responsible for designing and completing inspiration boards for presentations
- Assisted in facilitating design plan installations in model homes
- Responsible for maintaining and updating fabric library
- Gained knowledge about design process from conception to implementation, budget and schedule creation.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Merchandising -
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12.2015
Minor in Business Foundations -
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12.2015
Skills
- Design Concept Development
- Design Research
- Design Implementation (procurement installation)
- Client Presentation Delivery
- Vendor Relationships
- Creative Thinking Trend Research
- Construction/Finish Material Knowledge
- CAD (Space planning, elevation, plan reviews, finish specifications)
- Google Suite (Slides, Docs)
- Microsoft Office (Powerpoint, Excel, Word)
- Zoom & Teams experience
- Accessibility Design (ADA)
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Effective Communication
Timeline
Designer/ Creative Director
Studio B Design Group
09.2020 - Current
Interior Designer
Creative Design
01.2019 - 07.2020
Junior Designer
Creative Design
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science in Merchandising -
University of North Texas
Minor in Business Foundations -
University of North Texas
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