Kenzie Leon Perry

Experience

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  Echeverria Design Group

  Mar 2005 - Feb 2006

  Design Intern

  Execute construction drawings & details; design millwork, select finishes & fixtures as the assistant to the Senior Designer; generated 3-D CAD models, renderings, perspectives & presentation boards; document on-site surveys and measurements.

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  Michael Wolk Design Associates

  Feb 2006 - Mar 2007

  Junior Project Manager

  Work as project manage and assistant designer for MWDA - Casa Decor Showroom 06; execute construction documents (initial & revisions) for residential & commercial projects, including but not limited to custom furniture, millwork & details; completed on-site surveys, presentation boards, quick sketches, renderings and perspectives for client presentations.

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  Gettys

  Mar 2007 - Mar 2009

  Designer

  Execute schematic designs, presentation boards & construction documents / coordinate construction documents / specifications & submittals between vendors & contractors / FF&E selection & specification / orchestrate weekly sketching workshop / create perspectives & renderings

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  Hope for Miami

  Jun 2010 - Jun 2013

  Direct, oversee & ensure quality program activities / recruit, hire, train, manage & supervise new & existing staff / spearhead & maintain student recruitment & enrollment / confidential record keeping / monitor budgets / design educational plan & training events Plan, develop & instruct visual arts & craft lesson coordinate / schedule extra curriculum activities with contract companies / manage inventory & supply / facilitate student testing / guided staff as a certified “trainer-of-trainers” for staff working with students with disabilities

  • Program Coordinator

    Jul 2012 - Jun 2013

  • Arts Specialist

    Jun 2010 - Jul 2012
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  Hospitality Purveyors, Inc.

  Jun 2013 - Sept 2019

  Interior Designer

  Conceptual design & development / construction documentation & management / FF&E requisition / installation logistics / project coordination / execute professional hand & digital renderings

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  Bigtime Design Studios

  Sept 2019 - Feb 2020

  Senior Interior Designer
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  Ze Haus Design Studio

  Feb 2020 - now

  Visionary Designer

  Ze Haus Interior Design Studio is a boutique firm specializing in hospitality, commercial and residential interiors throughout S. Florida and the Caribbean. The firm also specializes in producing decor & accessories for residential homes and hospitality Interiors. The firm places emphasis on an artistic foundation producing visual arts and hand crafted products to be mass produced into home goods such as custom artwork, wall covering, tile and textiles.

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  International Interior Design Association

  Apr 2022 - now

  Interior Design Instructor

  Engaged high school students with an introduction to the history and practice of commercial interior design - expanding their understanding of interior design, its business practices, career specializations, and educational requirements as well as providing hands-on design learning. In combination with the practical learning sessions, I facilitated lectures about the interior design process, history, sustainability, ergonomics, and materials and furnishings all with a through-line of addressing issues of design equity and sustainability. I also helped students develop communication and presentation skills and exposure to diverse segments of the industry. Show less

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  Luxe Fete Event Planning & Design Studio

  Oct 2022 - May 2023

  Sr. Interior Design Project Manager

  • Leading and overseeing interior design projects from inception through completion with strong design, technical and communication skill to work with and direct the project team through all phases of a project, including presentations, client interaction, schedule management and financial performance.• Work closely with Studio leadership in the day to day management of the interiors staff and communication across offices on staffing and project related issues.• Responsible for leading the creation of the project design narrative and design graphics for concept presentation materials.• Lead, manage, and hold team accountable for project work.• Lead teams to ensure deliverables meet qualitystandards.• Lead/assist project team in the development of project deliverables, including interior architectural drawings and/or coordinate with appropriate architectural staff, to ensure compliance in quality, design, and appropriate building codes.• Lead/assist project team in the completion of FF&E design & documentation based on project program, budget, and standards. Provide final review of FF&E specifications.• Ensure all deliverables, deadlines, and budgets are met.• Lead quality control review for projects• Managing project team to ensure proper coordination with all consultants and project team members.• Oversee the review of shop drawings.• Create staffing plans and managing project deliverables to meet project milestones, accurate timelines, task lists, and project schedules.• Oversee the review of furniture installation plans for conformance to specifications, brand standards and ensure drawings and elements are coordinated with applicable building codes.• Establish staffing needs per project and manage a balanced fee.• Participate in monthly project Financial Reviews to evaluate project performance, staff adjustments, add-service needs, and aged accounts.• Assist & develop design services proposals and negotiating contracts Show less

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  Florida International University

  Aug 2023 - now

  Adjunct Professor

  Primary responsibility is to teach interior architecture lecture courses or studio courses based on departmental needs. Also responsible for preparing course materials, delivering courses, monitoring progress/attendance, advising students, administering assignments and grades and conducting educational activities, such as field trips and design critiques.