LAUREN LEHNER
Burlington,ON
Summary
Creative professional with strong design capabilities and excellent leadership skills. Known for blending creativity with strategic thinking to deliver impactful visual solutions. Expertise in team collaboration and driving projects towards successful completion. Proficient in various design software and adaptable to evolving project demands.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Designer
Tarbutt Construction
09.2021 - 01.2024
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
- Selected and sourced materials, furniture, and accessories for aesthetically pleasing spaces.
- Managed budgets and timelines effectively to deliver projects on schedule and within budget constraints.
- Collaborated with architects and contractors to ensure seamless integration of design elements.
- Developed comprehensive design concepts through sketches, renderings, and 3D models.
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
- Prepared product and layout documents implementing diverse design concepts.
- Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.
- Illustrated visual concepts during client presentations through detailed plans and sketches.
- Coordinated installations of fixtures, furniture, artwork ensuring proper placement alignment within each space according plan specifications.
- Conducted site visits and meetings with clients to gather necessary information for successful project execution.
- Worked closely with vendors to negotiate cost-effective pricing for materials while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Interfaced effectively with contractors and vendors to resolve issues and discuss ideas.
- Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Stayed up-to-date on industry developments by attending trade shows, workshops, networking events, maintaining professional certifications consistently honing expertise in the field.
- Optimized spatial planning for improved workflow efficiency in commercial interiors.
- Led design team meetings to brainstorm innovative design solutions, fostering collaborative and creative work environment.
- Leveraged 3D modeling software to present realistic project visualizations, facilitating client approval and project advancement.
- Conducted client consultations to understand requirements and preferences.
- Assisted clients with budget considerations and made recommendations for furniture, wall hangings and [Type] items.
- Devised project budgets to track expenses and avoid cost overruns.
Manager (Children’s Department)
Browns Shoes Burlington
12.2013 - 01.2016
- Sales
- Visual merchandising
- Inventory
- Sales analysis
- Management meetings
- Buyers conferences
Reception/Administration Part-Time
Aslan Technologies
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Reception, Phones, Mail
- Conference, Trade Show Material Preparation
- General Office Duties
Assistant Manager Full-Time
Soft Moc
10.2010 - 12.2012
- Customer Service
- Cash Management/Deposits
- Inventory Management
- Merchandising
- Staff Interviewing, Hiring, Training
- Opening/Closing Procedures
- On-Line Order Fulfillment
Sales Associate Part-Time
Michael’s of Canada
09.2008 - 10.2010
- Sales/Customer Service
- Cashier
- Inventory
- Merchandising
Server
Weitzman Catering
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Private Party Event Set-Up & Clean-Up
- Server
- Basic Food Prep
Server Full-Time
Evergreen Resort
06.2008 - 09.2008
- Server
Casual Labour, Event Staff
The Oakville Club
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Event Set-Up
- Décor
- Catering Prep
Education
Elementary Education
Halton Waldorf School
High School Diploma -
Burlington Central BCHS
Burlington, ON01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, None04-2019
Skills
- Highly energetic and enthusiastic
- Solutions oriented team player
- Logical thinker and well organized
- Ability to work efficiently to deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Computer Skills, Microsoft Office, Outlook
- Responsible and dependable
- Illustration
- Project management
- Creative design layouts
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Relationship building
Training
- LIT –Camp Leadership Training
- Smart Serve
- First Aid Training
Timeline
Lead Designer
Tarbutt Construction
09.2021 - 01.2024
Manager (Children’s Department)
Browns Shoes Burlington
12.2013 - 01.2016
Reception/Administration Part-Time
Aslan Technologies
01.2013 - 12.2013
Assistant Manager Full-Time
Soft Moc
10.2010 - 12.2012
Sales Associate Part-Time
Michael’s of Canada
09.2008 - 10.2010
Server Full-Time
Evergreen Resort
06.2008 - 09.2008
Server
Weitzman Catering
01.2008 - 01.2010
Casual Labour, Event Staff
The Oakville Club
01.2006 - 01.2008
Elementary Education
Halton Waldorf School
High School Diploma -
Burlington Central BCHS
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
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