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Senior Interior Designer
Henderson Design Group
Jan 2020 - Present (4 years 10 months)
• Meets with clients to determine goals and programming requirements for new projects
• Creates design presentations using images and conceptual drawings to communicate design intent
• Drafts floor plans, reflected ceiling plans and other technical drawings using AutoCAD
• Models and renders 3D components in SketchUp with V-Ray
• Works with architects, contractors and other professional consultants as needed on projects
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Senior Interior Designer
Honolulu, HI
Jun 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 6 months)
• Headed the Design Department
• Conducted programming and in-depth site inspection
• Designed corporate, healthcare, higher education and government facilities
• Interacted with sales representatives, dealers, general contractors and consultants as needed on projects
• Developed accurate FF&E and architectural modular wall specifications and checked specifications and details against plans and construction documents
• Helped clients on developing and selecting colors and finishes
• Prepared installation and shop drawings and other required construction documents
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Designer
Honolulu, HI
Aug 2016 - May 2017 (9 months)
• Met with the clients to determine goals and program requirements of the projects
• Assisted clients from concept to completion
• Drafted floor plans, reflected ceiling plans and other technical drawings using AutoCAD and SketchUp
• Developed color and materials palette
• Created timelines, cost estimates, plans of action, proposals and invoices
• Worked with architects, contractors and other professional consultants as needed on projects
• Specified and sourced FF&E, lighting, colors and accessories to be approved by the client
• Created purchase orders and tracked all items from date of order to installation
• Communicated with clients on design intent and progress
• Attended manufacturer representative meetings
Projects Handled:
• Wai'ea at Ward Village #2300 (Honolulu, HI)
• The Villas at Mauna Kea #28 (Kohala Coast, HI)
• The Islands at Mauna Lani #C2 (Kohala Coast, HI)
• Park Lane Ala Moana #5605 (Honolulu, HI)
• Park Lane Ala Moana #2303 (Honolulu, HI)
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Junior Designer - Space Planner
Honolulu, HI
Oct 2012 - Jul 2016 (3 years 9 months)
• Conducted programming, in-depth site inspection, field measurements and analyzed workspace requirements for furniture layout considerations and move constraints
• Created office space plans for private businesses, government, banks, healthcare and hospitality
• Produced accurate product specifications, cost estimates, timelines and plans of action
• Reviewed construction drawings to ensure that the architectural and design requirements are met
• Kept the products binders library up-to-date
Some of the Projects Handled:
• Air Central, Inc. (Honolulu, HI)
• Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (Honolulu, HI)
• Business Insurance Services, Inc. (Honolulu, HI)
• Chun Kerr, LLP (Honolulu, HI)
• Coffman Engineers (Honolulu, HI)
• Coldwell Bankers Kahala Branch (Honolulu, HI)
• Guild Mortgage Company (Honolulu, HI)
• Hawthorne (Waipahu, HI)
• ICX Transportation Group, Inc. (Honolulu, HI)
• Island Wealth Management (Honolulu, HI)
• N&K CPAs, Inc. (Honolulu, HI)
• Unitek Contracting Group (Pearl City, HI)
• Waikiki Business Plaza Management Office (Honolulu, HI)
• Yogi Kwong Engineers (Honolulu, HI)
• 15th Medical Group, Hickam Air Force Base (Pearl Harbor, HI)
• Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (Honolulu, HI)
• Bldg. 150, 3rd Deck (Pearl Harbor, HI)
• Defense Logistics Agency Bldg. 167 (Pearl Harbor, HI)
• Department of Human Services (Honolulu, HI)
• TSA New Office (Honolulu, HI)
• United States Probation Office (Honolulu, HI)
• First Hawaiian Bank University Branch (Honolulu, HI)
• Hawai'i Pacific Health (Honolulu, HI)
• Kona Community Hospital (Kealakekua, HI)
• A'ulani, A Disney Resort & Spa (Kapolei, HI)
• Hilton Hawaiian Village (Honolulu, HI)
• Hyatt Regency Waikiki (Honolulu, HI)
• The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas (Lahaina, HI)
• Parents and Children Together (Waipahu, HI)
• 'Iolani School, Castle Bldg. Music Library (Honolulu, HI)
• University of Hawai'i, Edmondson Hall (Honolulu, HI)
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Part-time Showroom Sales Specialist
Honolulu, HI
Jan 2012 - Oct 2015 (3 years 9 months)
• Helped walk-in customers in selecting appropriate tiles and stones to achieve their design visions
• Met or exceeded monthly sales goals
• Kept the showroom samples updated
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Design Apprentice
Mandaluyong, Philippines
May 2010 - Jun 2010 (1 month)
• Worked as a CAD operator
• Arranged construction documents and applied for building permits
• Conducted site visits to ensure that the architecture and design intent are met
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Design Apprentice
Makati, Philippines
Apr 2010 - May 2010 (1 month)
• Worked as a CAD operator
• Proposed floor plans for The Grand Midori, a luxury condominium development in Makati City, Philippines
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Design Apprentice
Makati, Philippines
Apr 2010 - Apr 2010
• Met with the clients to determine furniture needs on their projects
• Designed custom furniture pieces and created full-size and shop drawings
• Visited furniture factory to ensure that the furniture pieces are built according to specifications