PERSEFONI ANASTASOPOULOS
Astoria,USA
Summary
Registered Architect and Senior Project Manager with 10+ years of experience leading complex workplace, amenity, and real estate projects from concept through completion. Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams across design, construction, AV/technology, and operations to deliver high-quality, user-focused environments. Proven expertise in project budgeting, financial tracking, stakeholder management, and performance optimization. Recognized for aligning business goals with design excellence to achieve measurable results.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager / Senior Associate
PERKINS EASTMAN
10.2024 - Current
- Lead a $2.5M client account representing 50% of studio gross earnings.
- Partner with Change Management to implement free-address workplace strategies for enterprise clients.
- Align scope, schedule, and budget with client expectations and operational requirements.
- Review and manage all project financials to maintain profitability and resource efficiency.
Senior Project Manager
VOCON
03.2021 - 09.2024
- Directed 7–10 simultaneous corporate interior and amenity projects totaling $49M in construction value.
- Managed multidisciplinary teams of up to 25 professionals across design, AV, lighting, and furniture coordination.
- Increased client account revenue by 35% through relationship-building and service excellence.
- Oversaw project budgets, schedules, and profitability, collaborating with Finance on invoicing and collections.
Senior Design Manager
GENSLER
12.2015 - 04.2020
- Managed amenity and workplace projects integrating AV systems, branding, and user experience.
- Negotiated scope, fees, and schedules to ensure profitability and timely delivery.
- Monitored project financial performance and implemented cost-saving adjustments as needed.
- Served on Design Manager Leadership Group to mentor peers and strengthen design management standards.
- Co-authored 'Blank Canvas: Using Art to Create Community in the Workplace' for Gensler Design Insights.
Project Manager
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD (embedded with MetLife)
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Oversaw all phases of two large-scale corporate interior projects totaling 750,000 SF and $100M in construction.
- Coordinated consultants and internal executives to ensure alignment on design and business goals.
- Streamlined RFP and bid evaluation process; facilitated vendor selection and award recommendations.
- Produced weekly progress reports, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies to maintain schedule integrity.
Project Leader
M MOSER ASSOCIATES
08.2013 - 03.2015
- Led project setup, design development, and construction administration for workplace interiors.
- Ensured design quality, technical compliance, and timely delivery within budget.
- Conducted site reviews and chaired coordination meetings to maintain clear communication among stakeholders.
Project Director
Ted Moudis Associates
08.2007 - 07.2013
- Responsible for project management of major capital projects from inception, including programming, design, bidding, and construction, in accordance with recognized industry standards as well as established budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
- Responsible for establishing and monitoring appropriate financial and administrative management system for construction projects.
- Clients include ITG, Instinet, Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, Bank One, Newsweek, Forest City Ratner, ZD Net, Zurich Markets, ING Investments, Ernst & Young
Project Manager
Ted Moudis Associates
01.2000 - 06.2004
- Responsible for project management of major capital projects from inception, including programming, design, bidding, and construction, in accordance with recognized industry standards as well as established budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
- Responsible for establishing and monitoring appropriate financial and administrative management system for construction projects.
- Clients include ITG, Instinet, Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, Bank One, Newsweek, Forest City Ratner, ZD Net, Zurich Markets, ING Investments, Ernst & Young
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- AutoCAD
- Deltek
- Unanet
- Procore
- Newforma
- Revu
- Project planning
- Scope management
- Client relationship management
- Project scheduling
- Cross-functional communication
- Training and mentoring
- Cost control
- Financial administration
- Quality control
- Contract preparation
- Cross-functional coordination
- Multi-project management
Certification
- Registered Architect – New York State (#029378)
- LEED Accredited Professional
Timeline
Senior Project Manager / Senior Associate
PERKINS EASTMAN
10.2024 - Current
Senior Project Manager
VOCON
03.2021 - 09.2024
Senior Design Manager
GENSLER
12.2015 - 04.2020
Project Manager
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD (embedded with MetLife)
06.2015 - 12.2015
Project Leader
M MOSER ASSOCIATES
08.2013 - 03.2015
Project Director
Ted Moudis Associates
08.2007 - 07.2013
Project Manager
Ted Moudis Associates
01.2000 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Pratt Institute
AWARDS
Interior Design 2023 NYCxDESIGN Award – 730 Third Avenue Lobby and 2nd Floor Amenities (Gensler), San Francisco Design Week 2020 Honorable Mention – LatinoJustice PRLDEF Project (Gensler)