Penny Lake
Denver,CO
Summary
Certified Interior Designer offering 20-year history of designing innovative, functional spaces focused on sustainability and creative aesthetic design. Experienced design leader, skilled in writing proposals, delivering client presentations and building key relationships to grow client base.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Interior Design
Lantz Boggio/Architects
03.2022 - Current
- Stayed abreast of emerging trends in interior design by attending trade shows, conferences, and workshops regularly to inform creative decision-making processes continuously.
- Collaborated with architects, contractors, and vendors to achieve seamless project execution.
- Championed a collaborative work culture within the team, fostering open communication and synergistic collaboration among designers and other project stakeholders.
- Mentored junior designers to foster their professional growth and ensure cohesive team dynamics.
- Selected furniture, lighting and accessories to enhance design concepts.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
- Oversaw installation of finishes, furniture and other design elements to control final product.
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Worked closely with contractors and vendors to improve project coordination, completing projects on time and within budget.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Led interior design across conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document phases.
- Ensured compliance with building codes, ADA requirements, and industry best practices in all design projects.
Project Manager – Branch Design/Real Estate and Facilities
FirstBank
08.2017 - 03.2022
- Acted as primary contact for various design and construction projects and responsible for multiple concurrent project logistics & leadership, communication, reviews of cost, schedule and technical performance
- Lead various due diligence inspections to access interior property conditions, estimate construction costs, mark-up plans with work locations, create projected budgets, produce written summaries of project scopes, and develop capital budgets for each project
- Managed multiple projects, programs, budgets and schedules
- Projected budgets ranging from $250,000 to $8 million
- Managed selection and contracting of project design architects, engineers and other consultants
- Oversaw and drove design direction for architecture, interior design, lighting, furniture, and artwork
- Managed bidding, selection and contracting of general contractors
- Planned, directed, and managed all phases of construction projects from initiation of design concepts through design, implementation, and closeout
- Streamlined policy and procedure improvements to standardize best practices and department tools across team.
Senior Program Manager/Senior Interior Designer
Lantz Boggio/Architects
04.2016 - 08.2017
- Lead project manager in firm of 60 individuals, managing multiple support staff
- Main client contact for large non-profit in senior living sector
- Managed 18+ projects with budgets ranging from 1 million to 35 million in all phases of design from conceptual through construction administration
- Developed FF&E specifications and permit drawing sets using Revit software
- Coordinated with several building jurisdictions, health agencies, and construction consultants.
Assistant Project Manager
AMA Construction, Inc
10.2014 - 04.2016
- Construction Manager for small locally owned construction company
- Managed projects with budgets of up to 1 million dollars
- Worked directly with Architects, Interior Designers, and Business Owners in all stages of construction process
- Drafted RFI’s, reviewed submittals, and lead weekly OAC meetings
- Managed project superintendents and coordinated with sub-contractors
- Responsible for projects from estimating stage through construction completion.
Senior Project Manager/Interior Designer
220 Designs, Inc
11.2010 - 04.2016
- Worked directly with several Real Estate Brokers and Facility Managers in the Denver area on projects ranging from small to medium size
- Developed FF&E specifications and permit drawing sets using AutoCAD software for Tenant Improvement projects
- Coordinated directly with General Contractors, Electrical, Mechanical, and Structural Engineers
- Procured job leads and developed new business
- Developed square footage calculations using BOMA standards
- Managed multiple projects in various stages of design.
Project Manager/Senior Interior Designer
Mitchell Plus Associates
09.2007 - 11.2010
- Designed and managed projects for a variety of corporate projects from small renovations to new construction, worked with budgets of up to 2 million dollars
- Influential team leader through all design phases: programming, design development, construction documents/specification writing, and construction administration
- Created and adhered to project schedules and budgets
- Collaborated with other project disciplines to assure project coordination and accuracy
- Developed design presentations for peers, consultants and clients using a variety of mediums.
Project Manager/Senior Interior Designer
Designworks, Inc
11.2004 - 09.2007
- Worked closely with clients including Meritage Homes, Ryland Homes, and Morrison Homes
- Established project work plan and deadlines for 13+ projects at any given time
- Strong color theory and ability to create color schemes for each client based on demographic
- Created residential furniture layouts and construction documents
- Selection and documentation of project specifications
- Designed and specified all soft treatments, window treatments, bedding, and custom furnishings
- Monitored expenses to ensure projects progressed on schedule and within the prescribed budget
- Developed ability to work well under pressure, juggle and prioritize multiple projects and adjust work accordingly, often against tight deadlines.
Education
MFA Candidate - Interior Architecture And Design
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CACertificate - Construction Management
Colorado State University
Denver, CO01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Art Institute of Colorado
Denver, CO09.2003
Interior Design And Microbiology - Interior Design And Microbiology
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KSSkills
- Building codes knowledge and implementation
- AutoCAD and Revit proficiency
- Space Planning
- Construction Documentation
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Material Selection
- Sustainable design
- FF&E Selection and Specification using Fohlio and Spexx Software
- Project Leadership
- Staff Development and Oversight
Design Community Involvement
- CIDQ Codes Task Force Committee, December 2019
- CIDQ Nominating Committee, February 2018 - July 2018
- NCIDQ Exam Development, Practicum Committee, Committee Chair, May 2014 – October 2017
- NCIDQ Exam Development, Practicum Committee, March 2012 – October 2017
- NCIDQ Exam Grader, Practicum, October 2010 - October 2011
- NCIDQ Exam Development, Practicum Pre-Test Committee, October 2008 - October 2011
- IIDA Pret-a-Porter, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
- IIDA Professional Member, 2016-2018
- Girls on the Run, Youth Coach, Fall 2019
Professional References
- Eero Allison, Owner, AMA Construction, Inc, 303.324.0650
- Jennifer Bridges, Project Manager, Lockheed-Martin, 303.931.2249
- Adam Snyder, Executive Vice President, FirstBank, 303.919.1960
Certifications And Awards
- NCIDQ Certified, April 2007-Present
- LEED Accredited Professional, May 2009-Present
- 2010 ASID Crystal Award, 1st Place, Retail Division, 1st Bank of Loveland
Certification
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Director of Interior Design
Lantz Boggio/Architects
03.2022 - Current
Project Manager – Branch Design/Real Estate and Facilities
FirstBank
08.2017 - 03.2022
Senior Program Manager/Senior Interior Designer
Lantz Boggio/Architects
04.2016 - 08.2017
Assistant Project Manager
AMA Construction, Inc
10.2014 - 04.2016
Senior Project Manager/Interior Designer
220 Designs, Inc
11.2010 - 04.2016
Project Manager/Senior Interior Designer
Mitchell Plus Associates
09.2007 - 11.2010
Project Manager/Senior Interior Designer
Designworks, Inc
11.2004 - 09.2007
MFA Candidate - Interior Architecture And Design
Academy of Art University
Certificate - Construction Management
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Art Institute of Colorado
Interior Design And Microbiology - Interior Design And Microbiology
University of Kansas
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
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