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Reneliza Morgan

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Accomplished Interior Designer, artist, and entrepreneur with more than 12 years of experience in providing exceptional design solutions and addressing design challenges in high end multi-family residential, mixed-use properties, facilities, offices, senior living, healthcare, and wellness projects.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Interior Design Project Manager/Consultant

Alon Design Consulting (Alon, LLC)
Los Angeles, CA
07.2018 - Current
  • Provide consulting, design, and oversight/management services for all phases of interior design of multiple CapEx renovation projects in the US and Canada, delivering excellent design and customer service, multiple successful projects per year, and meeting ADA standards, life safety codes, accessibility requirements, budget constraints, and brand adherence.
  • Conduct research and collaborate on design concepts, floor plans, elevations, using AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp, based on site assessments, existing conditions analysis, programming, trends, and interviews with end users.
  • Collaborate with the design team in determining the scope for all components of interior renovations and FF&E requirements through strategic communication—from site assessment, programming, schematic design, design development, to contract administration and closeout.
  • Design millwork for ancillary, staff office spaces, and units; produce construction drawings for renovation projects; provide value-engineered design options; and perform contract administration (RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings approvals). Coordinate drawings with the architects or third-party consultants to ensure drawing sets adhere to the design intent.
  • Collaborate with properties, design, vendors, and procurement/purchasing teams in identifying FF&E needs, code complaint fabric specifications, procurement, and ordering; perform administration (PO draft and CO review/approvals, item reselects, etc.) and tracking (production/ship/delivery dates) to meet installation deadlines.
  • Coordinate schedule, facilitate, and supervise FF&E installation, create punch list, and work with Purchasing team and vendors to address/resolve the issues.
  • Design, space plan, select/specify finishes, flooring, lighting, and millwork (ADA/code compliant) and FF&E for multiple units, offices, and models in preparation of move-ins and viewing for prospective residents, staff, and medical professionals.
  • Coordinate and facilitate punch walk-throughs for all the built and FF&E installed projects, create punch list and work with PM and GC in documenting, tracking, and resolving issues to ensure smooth delivery and closeout of the projects.

Interior Designer II

Sunrise Senior Living Management, Inc.
Mclean, VA
07.2013 - 07.2018
  • Contributed to the interior design standards, initiatives, and project executions for the yearly renovations and new constructions of multi-unit real estate properties nationwide.
  • Conducted site analysis, created schematics, and presented design development to stakeholders and design directors; sourced materials and high-end or custom FF&E, coordinated with consultants, vendors, and the purchasing team, and managed interior design scopes of multiple medium to large-scale projects nationwide ($100K–$3M) each year.
  • Created design concept presentations and space plans based on anthropometrics, accessibility, and life safety standards.
  • Coordinated with consultants, vendors, purchasing, and design teams, worked with specialized vendors as needed in developing and specifying packages for model units, reviewed and approved design packages, and processed orders that align with programming, branding, standards, and budget.
  • Produced construction drawing sets and bid packages; redlined other designers' drawings and design packages.
  • Performed contract administration duties, including submittals (equipment, finishes, and millwork shop drawings), and RFIs review and proposal approvals.
  • Coordinated and supervised FF&E, and art installations.
  • Participated in punch list walk-throughs, prepared reports, turnover/handoff packages, and project close-out.

Designer

Capital Design Group
Washington, DC
12.2012 - 07.2013
  • Contract design work to research, specify, and order building finishes, millwork, and FF&E for the Eden Condominiums (final stages of construction).
  • Researched and specified millwork, finishes, and FF&E for The Eden Condominiums, ensuring high-quality design standards.
  • Collaborated with the construction team to ensure timely delivery and installation of specified materials.
  • Managed budget allocation for interior design elements, optimizing cost efficiency without compromising quality.

Designer

Marmalade Interiors, Inc. (Jill Sorensen Lifestyle)
Mclean, VA
06.2011 - 07.2013
  • I organized the design library and client files, and scheduled appointments and meetings with clients and sales representatives.
  • Coordinated with vendors, storage/warehouse, and freight companies; ordered finish samples, memos, and furniture; sourced design materials; and collaborated with vendors in the design center.
  • Maintained an e-commerce website, and provided excellent communication and customer service.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design

Art Institute of Washington
Arlington
01.2010

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • AutoCAD
  • SketchUp/Vray
  • Revit
  • Space Planning
  • Building Codes and ADA Standards
  • Interpersonal Skill & Customer Service
  • Photoshop
  • InDesign
  • Peoplesoft
  • Bluebeam Revu
  • Fohlio Specifications
  • Canva, Bonsai, Monday, Quickbooks
  • Project management
  • Time/Budget management and multitasking
  • Design collaboration and coordination
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Client presentation
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Construction documentation
  • Material sourcing
  • Color theory
  • Hand sketching
  • Universal design principles
  • Custom furniture design
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Goal setting
  • FF&E & materials specifications and procurement

Websites

Certification

  • NCIDQ - National Council for Interior Design Qualification, # 34086

Timeline

Interior Design Project Manager/Consultant

Alon Design Consulting (Alon, LLC)
07.2018 - Current

Interior Designer II

Sunrise Senior Living Management, Inc.
07.2013 - 07.2018

Designer

Capital Design Group
12.2012 - 07.2013

Designer

Marmalade Interiors, Inc. (Jill Sorensen Lifestyle)
06.2011 - 07.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design

Art Institute of Washington

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