Amy Carr

Experience

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  Erickson Living

  Jun 2006 - Feb 2008

  Junior Interior Designer

  • Create 3-D models with the use of Sketch-up and Adobe Photoshop• Attend and coordinate planning, review and design meetings at different stages of the project• Manage daily upkeep of resource library, including contacting sales representatives and ordering various samples• Oversee furniture database and respond to consultant and in-house questions• Redline CAD drawings• Liaised with clients, consultants, architects, as well as mechanical and electrical engineers• Authored a reference book for community dining rooms, including fabric samples, furniture cuts and installation photos• Participate in reselections of discontinued items from several project specifications• Draft floor plans, elevations, and details• Partner with supervisor to implement the use of the furniture database to reduce inconsistencies in specifications Show less

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  David S. Brown Enterprises, Ltd

  Feb 2008 - Oct 2014

  • Maintain all duties listed below for ‘Junior Interior Designer’, with added responsibilities as described• Develop construction documents for clients ranging in size from 1,000 SF to 40,000 SF• Provide leasing department with square footage calculations, utilizing Building Owners and Managers Association International standards• Interact directly with clients to create the most efficient and aesthetically pleasing designs based on their needs and any special requirements• Utilize knowledge of furniture, fabrics, equipment and lighting to select specifications for clients• Implement a working knowledge of life safety codes and the Americans with Disabilities Act• Interface and work concurrently with in-house Construction and Estimating departments through all phases of construction including concept, design development and design intent• Extensive knowledge of multiple commercial client layouts, including but not limited to: doctors, lawyers, chiropractors, dentists, personal trainers, physical therapists, toy stores, and boutique clothing stores• Experience with government projects, including: Social Security Administration, Department of General Services, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services• Facilitated the design of new and existing campus interiors for a local University during their current growth & expansion process Show less • Collaborate on commercial oriented interiors projects, programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, and design development• Assist the department Director in managing over 1 million SF of space• Complete thorough as-built site surveys of the company portfolio• Develop space planning concepts and generate program documents• Work with consultants, fabricators, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives and construction deadlines• Generate construction documents for clients ranging in size from 1,000 SF to 5,000 SF• Work closely in a small department, demonstrating ability to work and flourish within a team environment Show less

  • Interior Designer

    Aug 2010 - Oct 2014

  • Junior Interior Designer

    Feb 2008 - Aug 2010
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  Concord West

  Oct 2014 - Jun 2015

  Interior Designer

  • Serving as Interior Design Consultant for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to assist in the Activation of their new Medical Facility• Demonstrate knowledge of Interior design for Health Care Facilities while implementing health care administration knowledge• Display Construction administration knowledge• Coordinate equipment and furniture activation at new U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs facility• Took active role in making recommendations and preparing procurement packages for activation of Furniture and fixtures for new Medical Facility. • Utilized expert knowledge of materials, fabrics, colors, design schemes, patterns and applications in healthcare, and worked with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs activation staff to develop scopes of work, cost estimates and specifications.• Coordinate technical drawings for vendor procurement.• Participate in active planning and implementation meetings regarding furniture and fixture activations with emphasis of focus on schedule oversight and feasibility. • Take part in User Group and other general meetings to explain conditions and action feasibility to less technical staff, conduct and respond to general inquiries of conditions related to construction drawings, specifications and submittals. Show less

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  Tenant Planning Services

  Jun 2015 - Oct 2017

  Senior Interior Designer

  • Maintain Client Relations with landlords, property managers, real estate brokers, tenants/ end users, contractors and various consultants and representatives• Assist Business Development and Accounting with time budgeting for proposals and service agreements and participate in sales presentations and interviews• Consult with clients and coordinate with Project Managers to determine function and spatial requirements of a new build outs or remodels, and prepare information regarding design, specifications, materials, equipment, and construction schedule• Develop design from a predetermined budget, including product research, coordination with trades, and managing change orders• Design and draft schematic space plans including programming and site investigations;analyze and evaluate design for conformance with regulatory codes and accessibility standards• Create design for space plan including notes which can be utilized for obtaining budget construction cost estimates including furniture and workstation layouts; finish treatment selections; millwork sketches and drawings; ambient and decorative lighting; power and communication requirements including requirements for equipment, power/data and environmental conditions in computer / file server rooms• Assist in facilitating work with project team including communicating scope of work for preparation of construction documents• Review various project submittals and RFI’s; and coordinate with project team on a routine basis during construction administration services• Maintain project documents and building records including: as-built floor plans, demised area plans, BOMA area measurements, marketing plans and building lease control manuals Show less

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  Go Energistics | GoE

  Oct 2017 - Nov 2020

  Project Manager

  · Demonstrate knowledge of Interior design for Health Care Facilities.· Coordinate equipment and furniture activation at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs facility.· Utilize expert knowledge of materials, fabrics, colors, design schemes, patterns and applications in healthcare, and worked with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs activation staff to develop specifications. · Create and implement technical drawings for vendor procurement. · Responsible for space and furniture planning; furniture procurement.· Exercising Project Management Skills in coordinating installation of Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment. · Take part in User Group Meetings to explain conditions and feasibility, conduct and respond to general inquiries of conditions related to construction drawings, specifications and submittals. Show less

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  Awen Solutions Group

  Nov 2020 - now

  With a focus on a variety of project types, including Master Planning, Electronic HealthRecord Management Infrastructure Upgrades and New Construction Builds, leading teamsof up to (7) staff, as well as Company Teammates such as Landscape, Structural, Civil,Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Traffic Engineers. Preparing and submitting dailywork-site reports, monthly invoices, and payroll requirements, Creating project plans withestablished timelines for integral phases, assigning to appropriate teams, managingworkflow and achieving RFP submissions and completion deadlines on or before scheduleand directing development of project scope, including estimates, budgets, and schedules.Monitoring project timelines and budget constraints. Inspiring team members by fosteringpositive environment and boosting employee confidence Show less

  • Director of Project Management

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Project Manager/Senior Designer

    Nov 2020 - now