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Gina Carey

St. Albert,Canada

Summary

Interior Design and Architectural Technologist with extensive experience. Proven track record in enhancing project outcomes through effective client collaboration and team mentorship. Skilled in developing innovative design solutions while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Committed to delivering exceptional results in fast-paced environments

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Interior Design Technologist

Boss Design
St-Albert, AB
05.2022 - Current
  • Collaborate with clients to define needs for residential interior construction projects.
  • Review architectural drawings, provide feedback to improve interior design aspects.
  • Develop visual design presentations to effectively communicate concepts to clients.
  • Prepare detailed working drawings and specifications for construction documentation.
  • Review vendor cabinet and plumbing, lighting and appliance specifications for accuracy.
  • Conduct site visits to verify adherence to project scope.
  • Facilitated meetings with home builders and clients to ensure alignment.
  • Supervise and mentored team members to enhance skill development.

Project Manager/Coordinator

City of Edmonton
06.2018 - 08.2020
  • Established scopes of work and prepared design drawings for workspace projects in accordance with industry best practices, accessibility requirements, internal City of Edmonton workspace policies and Alberta Building Code.
  • Managed small tenant improvement and furniture projects in conjunction with various stakeholders, City contractors, property managers and furniture vendors to ensure projects adhered to timelines, cost and scope requirements.
  • Responsible for the administration of contracts; including review of drawings, accuracy of quotes, project execution, including management of deficiencies.
  • Supervised and mentored a team of indirect reports.

Space Planning and Interior Design Technologist

City of Edmonton
02.2018 - 06.2018
  • Reviewed and triaged a large number of workspace project requests to ensure projects were handled in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Created and implemented AutoCAD drawing standards used to effectively provide clients and other stakeholders a clear understanding of the project design intent.
  • Conducted site visits and gathered accurate as-built information and occupancies for small renovation and furniture projects.
  • Analyzed space use information and provided best design option for client stakeholder review.

Interior Design Technologist

DIALOG Design
05.2017 - 02.2018
  • Prepared renovation construction documents for commercial building interior layouts, finishes, millwork and furniture using AutoCAD and REVIT software.
  • Collected information on building areas, floors and occupancy; Completed Alberta Building Code analysis and ensured that all aspects of the design met regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinated and communicated with internal and external consultants and contractors.
  • Prepared as-built measured drawings to create accurate construction documents.
  • Attended on-site visits with contractors and clients to ensure construction and alteration conformed to drawings.
  • Prepared preliminary interior design layouts for client stakeholders to review; communicated with clients on a regular basis to ensure design needs were being met.
  • Provided feedback and prepared documentation on design related changes during the addendum and construction phases.
  • Managed contract communication using Onware contract Administration Software.

Architectural Technologist

RPK Architects
05.2004 - 07.2011
  • Prepared working drawings, details and schedules for residential long-term care and health care facilities using AutoCAD and REVIT Software.
  • Coordinated contract documents with external structural, electrical and mechanical consultants on a regular basis to ensure drawing coordination was accurate and met client needs and requirements.
  • Selected and specified exterior and interior building finish materials based on suitability and cost; created finish material boards for client review and presentation.
  • Reviewed shop drawings to ensure design intent and accuracy was achieved.
  • Collaborated with Architects and Technologists to establish work plans and developed strategies to meet timelines and targets.
  • Provided support to contract administrators and prepared change documentation as required.
  • Coached, trained and mentored other team members with the development of architectural documentation, finishes material selections and specifications.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Interior Design Technology

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, None
04-2017

Some College (No Degree) - Architectural Technology

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, None
04-2004

Skills

  • AutoCAD
  • REVIT
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Applications
  • Adobe Indesign
  • Power Point
  • Photoshop
  • Sketchup
  • Blue Beam Review

References

Available upon request

Accomplishments

  • DIALOG Scholarship Recipient - Interior Design Technology
  • Kitchen Craft Scholarship Recipient - Interior Design Technology
  • Dean's Honour Role - Interior Design Technology
  • Dean's Honour Rile - Architectural Technology

Timeline

Interior Design Technologist

Boss Design
05.2022 - Current

Project Manager/Coordinator

City of Edmonton
06.2018 - 08.2020

Space Planning and Interior Design Technologist

City of Edmonton
02.2018 - 06.2018

Interior Design Technologist

DIALOG Design
05.2017 - 02.2018

Architectural Technologist

RPK Architects
05.2004 - 07.2011

Some College (No Degree) - Interior Design Technology

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Some College (No Degree) - Architectural Technology

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

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