NOLAN(Wenqi) Gao
Palo Alto,CA
Summary
Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership and designer roles. Results-oriented Interior Designer uses experience and knowledge to create unique and innovative design solutions. Offers excellent problem-solving and communication skills for providing highest level of customer service. Dedicated to staying current on latest industry trends and developments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder & Interior Designer
Concrete House Buyer Store
08.2020 - Current
- Designed and initiated the first art brands buyer store, after conducting extensive market research and drafting a comprehensive business plan, successfully calling for a 5 million+ RMB investment
- Defined 5500 Sq ft space requirements from schematic design to construction phase and installation.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Purposed store space and vision, resonate with Wabi-sabi design concept and successfully made the site a new landmark of Changsha.
WY Design LLC
Co-Founder & Interior Designer
08.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with 50+ brands offered integrated services including Interior design, brand design, marketing campaigns, advertising, strategic planning, and interior design for clients from diverse sectors.
- Set up and manage WY’s We-media Matrix composed of 4 major IP designer accounts and attract 800k+ fans.
- Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
Education
Master of Business - Management
Duke University
Durham, NC05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2022
Skills
- Proficient in AutoCAD, REVIT, Enscape, Lumion, SketchUp
- Adobe InDesign & Illustration
- Sketching
- Commercial Interior Design
- Space Planning
- Visual Design
- Budget Management
- Product Selection
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Japanese
Limited Working
Timeline
Co-Founder & Interior Designer
Concrete House Buyer Store
08.2020 - Current
WY Design LLC
Co-Founder & Interior Designer
08.2017 - Current
Master of Business - Management
Duke University
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Purdue University
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