Wendy Deluca

Experience

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  SieMatic Canada

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2005

  Senior Technical Design Specialist

  • Interpreted, corrected and improved orders prepared by dealer network supporting it with technical drawings on AutoCAD for custom work, appliances, fixtures and built-ins verifying dealer expectation and detailing an exact parts list for the factory• Represented my department for the input of the new, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system which enabled me to plan, present, compile, analyze, clarify and simplify current procedures to ensure a smooth transition for the team• Provided concept, preliminary design on 20/20, field measurements, and specifications up to and including the presentation of the proposal, ensuring client requirements met Show less

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  Beckermann Kitchens

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Beckermann 20/20 Trainer & Senior Designer

  • Trained new employees on products, procedures and computer ERP system, which resulted in generating accurate quotes, providing current information, saving time and money and increasing positive rapport• Instructed dealer network through Beckermann 20/20 catalogue in group settings ensuring confidence through drawing and layout ease, pricing tips, helpful hints, common shortcuts, editing and modifications• Prepared and presented booklets, audio visuals for training, ordering, invoicing, sales and customer follow-up providing information close at hand using a variety of computer programs including Excel and PowerPoint• Accomplished a 99% accurate pricing and drawing 20/20 catalogue through testing, editing, MS Word, Excel, Outlook and ensuring corrections made providing heightened dealer satisfaction and commitment Show less

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  Bamco Custom Woodworking

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2014

  Designer, Project Coordinator

  • Efficient project coordination from initial contact to design completion, projects ranging from $5,000 to $2 million achieving successful completion that exceeded customer, dealer, developer and company specifications.• Organized, prioritized and maintained multiple projects simultaneously ensuring flexibility and timely turnaround on new orders and client changes in order to achieve their deadline• Assessed designs for efficiency of operation by providing complete design services including space planning on 20/20, drafting on AutoCAD, quotations, identifying additional needs, colour and material selection Show less

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  Krug Inc.

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

  Furniture Specification Technician

  • Specified Krug furniture using AutoCAD 2D and 3D CAP 20/20 software providing plan layouts, 3D perspective views for private and individual offices, small and large conference areas, common and lounge areas allowing excellent concept of space utilization.• Rendered layouts and perspectives using SketchUp creating a great visual sales tool ensuring fabrics and colours chosen are suitable for the specified area and user.• Assisted with bids for all sizes of projects using CAP 20/20 software for precise furniture listing, finishes, quantity, pricing, specification in exact room location to allow pricing of exact areas and for ease of room delivery and set up Show less

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  Economical Insurance

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Facilities Designer, Project Specialist, Corporate Services

  • Determined key stakeholders for assigned projects and arranged meetings to gather all information required to develop an overall project plan which included: overall scope, risks, budget ranging from $5000-$2 million and project schedule using Microsoft Office ensuring all requirements are met and within budget• Prepared preliminary drawings verifying site, detailed move drawings, employee plans and reconfiguration drawings using AutoCAD to ensure 100% accuracy of projects • Created and presented sample boards, powerpoint presentations for common areas, conference rooms, stairwells, cafeteria, entrance aligned with Company focus and image•Obtained and tracked quotes using Microsoft Office and coordinated the work of various trades on site to ensure all projects are completed as requested on schedule within budget Show less

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  Manulife

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

  Facilities Design, Project Coordinator, Corporate Real Estate -contract maternity leave coverage

  • Accountable for site checks, planning, preparing project costing, office furniture/rebuilds and managing all moves, adds, deficiencies or changes while maintaining a professional, safe and secure work environment• Provide regular updates in AutoCAD to facilitate monthly Tririga reports ensuring up to date information of Business Units• Consult with clients to determine needs, preferences and purpose of space in AutoCAD providing individualized and functional work areas for the teams• Assisted with transforming the newly renovated space to an Agile Activity Based Working (ABW) environment providing employees flexibility, freedom to choose the workspace, work more efficiently while promoting collaboration, productivity, improving space utilization and reducing Manulifes carbon footprint• Created maps using AutoCAD and Illustrator for static and digital wayfinding to easily orient yourself, locate amenities and meeting rooms for each of the 60,000 sq ft newly renovated floors Show less

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  Wilfrid Laurier University

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  Facilities Design, Drafting Technician

  • Accountable for supporting the Planning, Design & Construction team with capital projects and facilities management throughout all University campuses providing professional, equitable, and inclusive interactions while collaborating with diverse teams • Responsible for site checks, updating building data, furniture layouts, site measurements and campus maps using AutoCAD ensuring accuracy and attention to detail as well as renderings for presentation

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  The Co-operators

  May 2021 - now

  Facilities Project Consultant

  • Design, plan and coordinate floor plans in AutoCAD, improving operational efficiencies for Corporate & Non Corporate Offices, while maintaining productive working relationships with clients• Responsible for managing multiple projects and their subsets consulting with clients, project teams and key stakeholders; applying project management methodologies, disciplines and maximizing resource utilization to assigned projects ensuring management of all business related project tasks achieving the stated objectives on time and within budget Show less