Clare Fox

Experience

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  DETWA

  Jan 1997 - Dec 1998

  Primary Teacher

  Teacher of Years 4 - 7 (Multi-Aged Grouping) and Music Teacher for one day per week

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  DETWA

  Oct 1999 - Dec 2007

  Lecturer of Physical Science and Maths Certificate I and II CGEAStudent Support Officer Teacher - Youth Enhancement Program (Teaching students at educational risk) Year 8 Integrated Studies - SOSE and English and Teacher Librarian

  • Lecturer and Student Support Officer

    Jan 2003 - Dec 2007

  • Teacher

    Jan 2000 - Dec 2002

  • Teacher Librarian

    Oct 1999 - Dec 1999
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  Gaston County Schools

  Jul 2001 - Jun 2002

  Teacher

  Grade 5 teacher

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  Clare Jacobsen Designs

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2011

  Interior Designer

  * Corporate interior design and documentation* Residential interior design and documentation* AutoCAD * Project delivery

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  Design Brief

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Design Manager

  * Residential interior design* Boutique commercial interior design* Design and construction - full project delivery

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  Read Write Now

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2019

  Volunteer Tutor

  Assist adults with improving literacy and numeracy through weekly one-on-one tutoring sessions.

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  Habitat 1

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Project Administrator

  * Space planning, conceptual design and detailed interior documentation for corporate and commericial design projects.* Assorted project related design administration including estimating, project procurement, liaising with regulatory agencies, suppliers, clients etc.

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  Ego Squared Design Consultants Pty Ltd

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Interior Designer

  * Retail, hospitality, medical and dental design.* Concept design* Interior selections* Interior design documentation and detailing* Drafting of national brand roll outs

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  Impressions the Home Builder

  Mar 2010 - May 2012

  Unitz Administrator

  Key responsibilities included:i) Overeeing the generation of feasibility packages for grouped dwelling developments This enabled me to monitor each project throughout the different phases in the project life cycle, as the development was in feasibility stage - design concepts, pricing and administration involving liaising with clients, developers, sales reps, land agents, design team, estimating team, suppliers, contract administrators, surveyors, engineers (geotechnical reporting and borehole testing), Shires and the construction teamii) Strategic alignment, stakeholder liaison and management, performance measurement and reporting across multiple teams to achieve project outcomes Show less

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  Bremick

  May 2012 - Feb 2014

  Project Administrator

  Administer commercial interior design projects with a hospitality and retail focus.Key responsibilties include:i) Liaise with design and construction teams to monitor progress from concept to handoverii) Documentation of project specific delivery plansiii) Assist with project procurement to achieve commercial targetsiv) Monitor progress claims across the life cycle of the project – receive, where appropriate, sub-consultant progress claims and invoices, record, process and recommend payment, maintain variation and other adjustment registers, authorise the issuing of agreement amendmentsv) Management of project teams to meet the agreed project methodology and milestonesvi) Inspection and management of project quality throughout all phases of the projectvii) Liaise with external agencies including centre management, critiquing architects, council, building surveyors, necessary consultants such as hydraulic, mechanical, fire services, structural engineers, BCA consultants, Accessibility consultants, etc to ensure projects meet all necessary standards and requirements viii) Identify and manage project risks and opportunitiesix) Report to key stakeholders (internal and external) on project performance and critical success factorsx) Tenancy Co-ordination and Retail Design Managementxi) Preparation and Submission of Development Applications to Councilxii) Preparation of Liquor Licence Applicationsxiii) Assessment of plans with regard to BCA and Environmental Health requirementsxiv) Commercial interior design inclusive of space planning, finishes selections, services documentationxv) Site supervision and contractor management Show less

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  Ampersand Consulting

  Jan 2014 - now

  Director

  Design and construction administration including Interior Design, Planning, Change of Use, Building , RGL Approvals, selections, documentation, project management.

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  Craigcare

  Feb 2014 - Apr 2015

  Assistant Manager Building Design

  Multi-faceted, role working client side in the Aged Care industry in facilities across Western Australia and Victoria, including regional Western Australia.Role and responsibilities includes:* Design of refurbishments - Corporate and Aged Care (AutoCAD proficient)* Specification* Estimation & Scheduling* Project Specific Procurement (Including over seeing the Tender Process start to finish)* Contract Administration - Project Specific - End-to-End* Site Supervision - Management of contractors on-site* Project Management of refurbishment works. Project size currently $150k - $1.5 mil* Responsible for Corrective and Planned Maintenance across multiple sites in multiple states* Contract Management - Maintenance & Facility Equipment Contracts from Client Briefing through Assessing Tenders, Procurement, Managing Progress Payments, Review of Contract over its lifespan against the company and contract objectives* Awareness of relevant standards and requirements - Aged Care, BCA, NCC, AS/NZSOther responsibilities/roles:- Assist in developing team commitment, development and cooperation;- Develop and maintain Planned Maintenance Schedules (site by site);- Liaise with Facility Managers, on-site Maintenance Officers, suppliers, contractors, Purchasing and Accounts Payable team, Building Certifiers, etc to maintain a physically safe and well presented environment;- Participate in the development of the annual Essential Safety Measures Manual (Victorian sites);- Complete site audits as required;- Asset ManagementIn February 2015 I was lucky enough to be a keynote speaker at the Altro National Sales Conference speaking on the Future of Design in Aged Care. Show less

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  Metropolis Projects Group Pty Ltd

  May 2015 - Feb 2018

  Contract Administrator & Interior Designer

  * Interior design, specification, and detailed design documentation for residential, commercial, government and retail projects.* Completion of tender documentation and assessment, procurement, commercial and residential contract administration.* Pre-Start & Client Liaison in the boutique residential sector specialising in SIP construction techniques* AutoCAD & SketchUp.* Project administration including designing, drafting, estimating, scheduling, procurement, invoicing, site inspections, supplier and client liaison. Show less

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  Vicinity Centres

  Feb 2018 - now

  Retail Design Manager