Lauren Wright
Columbus
Summary
Dynamic Development Project Manager with a proven track record at Eggs Up Grill, excelling in design collaboration and effective communication. Expert in construction documentation and problem-solving, I lead projects to successful completion, ensuring compliance and fostering strong client relationships. Committed to delivering innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Project Manager
Eggs Up Grill
Columbus
11.2023 - Current
- Provide technical support to franchise partners for design and construction development.
- Lead the pre-construction process from the corporate template layout and any individual modifications from owner meetings through permitting and buyout.
- Develop estimates, schedules, budgets, scope of work/bid packages, sketches, mark-ups, and review. Multiple Value Engineering options in multiple phases of the project. Package all the information professionally for accurate proposals.
- Manage outside design professionals to deliver projects with in a project timeline and budget. Foster the relationships between the designer, owner, and operator.
- Communicate with consultants, customers, government entities, general contractors, and vendors to ensure all project needs are being met from pre-construction to construction.
- Lead and source all project information through out the construction phase to close out.
- Create and Maintain database for historical data and repository for all data controlled with in the development team.
- Lead executive leadership development calls being an active participant not only giving project reports but updating critical status updates.
- Training, leading and managing our team through our Project Management Software (Mondays) to create efficiencies and workflow.
Retail Store Designer
JD Finishline
Columbus
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Identified potential problem areas within stores, such as lack of space or poor lighting, and developed solutions to address them.
- Created custom design boards with attention to detail for visual representation, including samples of fabrics, wall finishes and flooring.
- Analyzed customer traffic patterns within stores to optimize layout for maximum efficiency.
- Performed troubleshooting tasks when issues arose during the installation process.
- Implemented strategies for incorporating branding elements into physical spaces through signage, colors, textures and more.
- Developed interior design concepts and prepared interior systems and finishes.
Design Project Manager
Founders Table
New York
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Created visual assets such as mockups, wireframes, prototypes. for projects.
- Organized and headed brainstorming sessions to flush out prospective product ideas.
- Reviewed and modified product samples to account for technical and aesthetic requirements.
- Conducted material tests to guarantee material would effectively meet design requirements.
- Managed client relationships by providing timely updates and responding to inquiries promptly.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards during all stages of the project development cycle.
Associate Project Manager
Bibibop Asian Grill
Columbus
06.2021 - 02.2022
Estimator
Standard Textile Co
Cincinnati
04.2017 - 06.2021
Education
Master of Arts - Art And Visual Media
Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH05-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati
Cincinnati Ohio05-2013
Skills
- Design collaboration
- Construction documentation
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Project management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Development Project Manager
Eggs Up Grill
11.2023 - Current
Retail Store Designer
JD Finishline
03.2023 - 11.2023
Design Project Manager
Founders Table
02.2022 - 01.2023
Associate Project Manager
Bibibop Asian Grill
06.2021 - 02.2022
Estimator
Standard Textile Co
04.2017 - 06.2021
Master of Arts - Art And Visual Media
Tiffin University
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati
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