Rayleigh Payne
Clayton,NC
Summary
Design Project Manager skilled in building relationships and communicating complex concepts. Leads design team strategy to develop and accomplish team goals. Drives initiative and demonstrates excellent organization and communication in fast-paced dynamic environment and collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders for greatest potential impact. I bring exceptional written and oral communication skills paired with expertise in financial analysis, project coordination, and design.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Project Manager
CBI
04.2023 - Current
- Researched design trends, technology and processes and directed work of design team .
- Spearheaded design process to align with client specifications and budget.
- Created materials and designs in CET and AutoCAD for use in client presentations and communications.
- Chaired design team meetings and issued action items.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Facilitated and lead meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Manage projects of with high dollar value.
- Collaborated closely with customers, adjusting plans to satisfy client needs and requirements.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, and 3D perspective views and material boards for both in-house review and presentation to client.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Commercial Interior Designer
Alfred Williams & Company
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Manage projects of with high dollar value.
- Collaborated closely with customers, adjusting plans to satisfy client needs and requirements.
- Maintained accurate specifications for each project.
- Created professional presentations to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
- Used 3D software to allow customers to clearly visualize completed projects, creating "wow effect."
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Reviewed project costs, budgets and adherence to schedules.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, and 3D perspective views and material boards for both in-house review and presentation to client.
- Implemented client needs from schematic design to construction document phase and installation
Multi Family Designer
Builders Design
01.2018 - 04.2021
- Manage multiple projects of with high dollar value.
- Developed unique concept designs that drove company forward in industry.
- Met with project owners and clients to assess scope and development timeline.
- Determined styles, size and arrangement of illustrations and graphics.
- Worked with client via email, phone and in-person to collect information to complete designs.
- Delivered designs to diverse clients on time and within budget.
- Consulted on tone, style and subject matter, driving layout and design.
- Designed solutions to improve systems and overcome technical constraints.
- Exhibited storytelling and persuasive techniques to build trust and establish relationships with teams and partners.
Interior Design Intern
Builders Design
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Gathered price quotes from contractors and vendors.
- Grouped finish selections and prepared professional design boards for client presentations.
- Developed interior design concepts and prepared interior systems and finishes.
- Produced content for material boards and specification binders for presentation and construction.
- Created custom design boards with attention to detail for visual representation, including samples of fabrics, wall finishes and flooring.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interior Design
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05.2017
Study Abroad - Interior Architecture
University of Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire, UK12.2014
Skills
- Project Development and Lifecycle
- Purchasing and Procurement
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Detail Oriented
- Critical Thinking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Customer Relationship Management
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Design Project Manager
CBI
04.2023 - Current
Commercial Interior Designer
Alfred Williams & Company
04.2021 - 04.2023
Multi Family Designer
Builders Design
01.2018 - 04.2021
Interior Design Intern
Builders Design
05.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Interior Design
West Virginia University
Study Abroad - Interior Architecture
University of Hertfordshire
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