Laura Syth, RID-TX , NCIDQ

Experience

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  Bath & Body Works

  Apr 2006 - Aug 2011

  Retail/Sales

  •Assist customers with product information/recommendations•Worked on "floor-sets" requiring knowledge of branding and merchandising for store •Worked closely with managers and worked in backroom on product re-organization•Very familiar with sales and customer service along with the retail environment

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  Migala Carpet One

  May 2007 - Jul 2007

  Sales Representative

  •Made house calls and assisted incoming customers on the best products for residential renovations •Provided estimates and floor plans for customers for flooring and other products•Received continued education through monthly meetings with product representatives•Updated and assisted with upkeep of showroom

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  W.M.U.

  May 2009 - Sept 2010

  Interior Design Intern

  Interior Design Internships Accomplishments· Achieved 300 hours of Interior Design internship required for graduation· Presented multiple projects to students, faculty and the President of Western Michigan University· Developed Sketchup drawings for projects at Western Michigan University· Design Projects at W.M.U. included Dining Facilities, Deferred Maintenance and Project Management· Developed and assisted with Architectural Documents including Elevations, schedules and plans Show less

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  ProSource Wholesale Flooring

  Aug 2011 - Oct 2011

  Professional Sales

  •Weekly meetings with vendors to gain information on new products and learn about the demand of clients•Responsible for specific clients - informed them about the features and benefits of flooring, wall detailing, window coverings and other products to find the best fit for each clients' needs•Followed up with clients on a regular basis for new projects •Participated in contests from vendors to sell new products to clients

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  Suzanne Knowles - Home & Gardens

  Oct 2011 - Feb 2012

  AutoCAD & Sketch-Up drafter/assistant

  •Measured and recorded conditions for outdoor and indoor projects•Transferred hand sketches and drafts to AutoCAD and SketchUp to develop 3D visuals for clients •Worked with designer to develop presentation binds and proposals for clients•Made visits to San Fransisco showrooms to choose samples and finishes for current and future projects.

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  Intern-Inspired Spaces Design

  Feb 2012 - Jun 2012

  AutoCAD & Sketch-Up drafter/assistant

  •Worked closely with the designer as her primary AutoCAD drafter and Sketch-Up designer. •Produced elevations, floor plans and details as needed to assist clients with the visualization of their new space. •Sketch-Up floor plans and views are provided for a 3D and more realistic rendering and to allow finishes and surface applications to come to life.

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  JB Ashtin

  Dec 2012 - Jul 2013

  Event Coordinator

  Assisting with upper management developing maps to locate targets for dinner presentations that allow pharmaceutical reps to reach out about new and developing drugs.

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  IMCOM HQ G-9 Family and MWR Programs

  Jul 2013 - Apr 2016

  Junior Interior Designer

  •Work closely with senior designers on new construction and renovation projects on worldwide Garrisons.•Coordinated library refresh and introduced local reps to the military base office to ensure we had the latest books/samples to reference. These relationships helps with invitations to NeoCon and other globally recognized interior design shows. •Worked with senior designers on furniture spec packages, kitchen design, space plans, 3D design and assisted with creating presentations.•Helped coordinate meetings while design team traveled to projects around the world.•Helped write an AutoCAD training course and helped the design team learn AutoCAD/SketchUp to develop more skill as a team. Show less

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  Floor & Decor

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2015

  Designer (Part Time)
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  StudioSIX5

  Apr 2016 - Jan 2017

  Interior Designer

  Assisted with designing resort style Senior Living Homes. Tasks could vary from schematic and conceptual design, to site visits for marketing and staging. Custom furniture, lighting and finishes were common to give each home a unique look and feel.

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  JLL

  Mar 2017 - Mar 2018

  Associate Occupancy Planner

  Joining JLL during a large transition to work with USAA in their Corporate Services. Occupancy Planners work with CAD team, Space Planners and various others within Corporate Services to develop a large scale forecast on corporate moves. Essential Duties include: •Conducting space utilization studies which will include field audits, data entry and data roll upPerform building audits to ensure CAD/CAFM data accuracy by validating layout and space plan of facilities in relation to the drawings as directed by the planning team•Create and maintain building walk log which identifies each discrepancy and its resolution.•Responsible for resolution for all discrepancies to improve accuracy of database and drawings.•Presenting finding and explaining discrepancies to Space Planning, CAD/CAFM and MAC teams.•Assist Strategic and Occupancy Planners as needed•Occasionally perform as a Project Admin on move related projects•Perform a variety of data management and reporting tasks related to headcount and space Show less

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  GSC Architects

  Mar 2018 - Aug 2019

  Interior Designer

  •As-Built verifications and BOMA calculations for small to large scale renovations.•Programming meetings with end users to uncover wants and needs for ground up tech company.•Travel to Austin to work closely with senior designers.•BIM clash detection models with MEP teams.•Technical documentation for large scale projects.

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  RVK Architects

  Aug 2019 - Oct 2022

  Interior Designer

  •Hired to represent company with a high profile client working well known in the Oil Industry. •Tasked with upgrading their HQ spaces, I fostered relationships with important leaders, facility directors and end users.•Developed and presented design packages to departments for leadership sign off. •Created feasibility studies to ensure yearly funds could be accounted for ahead of time.•Lead designer on all projects, worked closely with senior architects to develop drawings, walk buildings with contractors and ensure progress was on schedule.•Coordinated add-service on large projects of scope changed. Worked with GCs on budget revisions and VE efforts to ensure project vision, schedule and budget was realized.•Helped develop company prototypes for future buildings. Show less

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  Actalent

  Oct 2022 - Oct 2023

  Project Technical Designer (Vocon)

  •Technical Designer working with Cleveland and NY to lead and produce technical needs for projects.

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  ID Conquer

  May 2023 - Oct 2023

  NCIDQ Practicum Instructor (June-Sept ‘23)

  Part Time instructor for ID Conquer Practicum course. I support designers who are studying for the Practicum with live study sessions and assist with Q&A as they do coursework that is provided to them when they purchase the course.

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  Vocon

  Oct 2023 - now

  Project Manager (Consultant) / Project Technical Designer II

  Project Manager Consultant for a multinational food and beverage company.•Manage multi million dollar factory, distribution and sales office projects •Hire and manage Construction Managers during the progress of projects •Collaborate with Architecture, Engineers, Audio Visual and other trades throughout the project •Site visits at various projects around the U.S.•High level estimation •Manage project timelines •Work with GCs in project applications (ProCore, Autodesk Construction Cloud) Show less