Lynn Truska
Orangeville,ON
Summary
Interior design professional prepared to bring wealth of experience and creativity to new projects. Known for transforming spaces through strategic design choices and effective client collaboration. Proficient in AutoCAD, and project management.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Interior Designer
Truska Design
04.2005 - 12.2023
- Attained repeat business due to effective project management, and keen attention to budget constraints
- Stayed abreast of industry trends by attending trade shows, conferences, and workshops
- Managed all phases of the design process including site checks, programming, space planning, material selection, construction documentation, permit application process, and follow through in accordance with building and /or landlord requirements
- Coordinated efforts with architects and other consultants
- Projects included commercial office, small industrial, restaurant and retail
Interior Designer
Summit REIT Property Management/ Slough Estates
08.2000 - 03.2005
- Designed floor plans, elevations, and material boards
- Undertook site verifications, and prepared permit ready construction drawings for industrial and commercial projects
- Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
Sales and Customer Service
ARTMET / Arteif
02.1998 - 08.2000
- Consistently met or exceeded performance metrics, earning recognition for outstanding achievements in sales and customer service.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Prepared takeoffs and layouts for shelving/racking layouts and office furniture
Junior Interior Designer
SIL & Associates
06.1994 - 02.1998
- Assisted senior designers in executing design concepts for high-profile clients, resulting in increased satisfaction and repeat business.
- With keen attention to detail, prepared accurate measurements of spaces before initiating designs ensuring precise implementation later on.
- Projects included retail and commercial office
Education
Continuing Education
Interior Design
Humber College of Applied Arts And Technology
Toronto, ONSkills
- Creativity and Innovation
- Building codes knowledge
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Space Planning
- Project Management
Certification
- NCIDQ Certification
- BCIN Certification
Timeline
Senior Interior Designer
Truska Design
04.2005 - 12.2023
Interior Designer
Summit REIT Property Management/ Slough Estates
08.2000 - 03.2005
Sales and Customer Service
ARTMET / Arteif
02.1998 - 08.2000
Junior Interior Designer
SIL & Associates
06.1994 - 02.1998
Continuing Education
Interior Design
Humber College of Applied Arts And Technology
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