Eric Furan

Experience

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  Wilson & Associates, Los Angeles CA

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1998

  Senior Project Designer/Project Manager

  Design and project management of major hotel and high-end residential projects from schematics to installation, including client interface, project presentation, scheduling, budgeting, FFE/specification review and team leadership.My projects while holding this position included:* Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas NV: Sports bar, sports book deli, *Appian way shopping arcade, high limit slots*Bellagio, Las Vegas NV: Buffet and Japanese restaurant*Atlantis, Paradise Island Bahamas: Club and restaurant conception*Private residence, Tokyo Japan: Urban residence, new construction*Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Schematic design and planning of a residential compound Show less

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  Cheryl Rowley Design

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2002

  Senior Project Designer/Project Manager

  As Ms. Rowley is very involved in the color and materials portion of all her jobs I was almost exclusively occupied with the architectural and space planning aspects of the designs. This included design and project management from schematics to installation, including contract administration, client interface, scheduling, budgeting specification review and team leadership for boutique hotel and high-end residential projects.My projects while holding this position included:*Hotel Monaco, Denver CO: Boutique urban hotel for the Kimpton Group*Hotel Monaco, Salt Lake City UT; Boutique urban hotel for the Kimpton Group*Riverbend Membership Club, Kohler WI: Unique 52 Room project created from a 1920"s estate*Caesars Palace, Las Vegas NV: High-roller suites*Kohler "Waters" Spa, Kohler WI: Design and furnishing of a brand new 5-star spa complex for the Kohler Corp.*7,000 sq. ft. private residence, Laguna Beach, CA Show less

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  SFA Design

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Senior Project Director

  For five star hospitality and high-end residential projects I provided schematic interior architectural design and space planning. I presented designs to and interfaced with clients and team consultants. I supervised FFE and production teams to produce the necessary specifications and drawings, and carried out construction observation.Considerable travel both domestic and international was a part of this position.My projects while holding this position included:*Fairmont Heritage Place, Acapulco Diamante, Acapulco MX *Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, Durham NC*15,000 sq. ft. private residence, Beverly Park, Los Angeles CA*18,000 sq. ft private residence, Granite Bay, CA*5,000 sq. ft. historic private residence, San Francisco, CA Show less

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  Darrell Schmitt Design Associates

  Apr 2005 - Oct 2009

  Senior Interior Designer/Project Director

  Provided schematic interior architectural design and space planning, presentation to and interface with clients and team consultants, supervision of FFE and production teams to produce specifications and drawings as well as construction observation and installation at completion, of five-star hospitality and high-end residential jobs.My projects while holding this position included:*Hotel Bel Air, Bel Air CA : New spa and luxury suites development*Peninsula Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills CA: New health spa*Saggio Hills Resort & Spa, Healdsburg CA: 130 unit five star destination property*Montage Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills CA: Luxury residential units*Azzurra Condominiums, Marina Del Rey CA: Public areas and sales office*Private residence, Santa Barbara CA: 5,600 sq. ft. residence*Private residence, Sacramento, CA: New 23,000 sq. ft. residence Show less

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  Independent Senior Interior Design professional

  Oct 2009 - Jun 2010

  Consultant
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  SFA Design

  Jun 2010 - now

  Senior Interior Designer/Project Director

  Working with SFA I provide the “big picture” development of overall project design concepts, and the interior architecture, both space planning and detailing. I supervise, coordinate, and critique the design team’s efforts including furniture and material selection, presentation boards, budgeting and specification writing. At the appropriate time I spearhead the design presentation to the client either by myself or in conjunction with the company founder. Along the way I oversee communications with and attend or chair meetings with project architects and other team consultants, review construction drawings to ensure accuracy and compliance with project programming and consult with project vendors. In addition as necessary I make factory inspections of custom millwork and furnishings, perform jobsite observation, write reports and prepare final punch lists at project completion. I report directly to the two company principals and meet with them on a regular basis in order to keep them informed and up to date on project progress.My Projects to date:* Viceroy Project, Westlake Village, CA: Design and development of 35,000 + square foot residential compound.* Alden Residence, Brentwood, CA: Interior Design and furnishing of exist. 5600 sq. ft. residence* Celebrity residence, Hidden Hills, CA: Architectural redesign of existing 6500+ sq. ft. ranch style home.* Four Seasons, Jebel Sifa, Oman: Complete interior architecture and furnishings for new 240 room resort.* Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal: Complete interior architecture and furnishings for new 447 guest room resort.* Torre Sofia, Monterrey Mexico: Complete interior architecture and furnishings for new high rise mixed-use luxury development.* l'Ermitage, Beverly Hills: Complete interior architecture and furnishings rehab for existing 5-star luxury hotel. Show less