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Work History
Education
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MICHELLE LEITCH

Senior Interior Designer
North Vancouver,BC

Summary

Certified Interior Designer offering 35-year history of designing innovative, functional spaces focused on sustainability and creative aesthetic design, including large-scale projects in the workplace, institutional and healthcare sectors. Experienced design leader, skilled in writing proposals, delivering client presentations and building key relationships.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1

RHFAC Professional

1
1

LEED AP ID+C

1
1

NCIDQ Certified

Work History

Senior Interior Designer, Associate

Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning
Vancouver, BC
12.2018 - 05.2025
  • Managed all phases of the design and construction process including programming, space planning, material and furniture selection, construction documentation, specifications and contract administration.
  • Improved workflow efficiency by developing standardized processes for project execution during the various stages of a project lifecycle.
  • Mentored junior designers to enhance their skills and improve team productivity through knowledge sharing and professional development.
  • Collaborated with architects, consultants, contractors, and clients to ensure seamless project execution from concept to completion.
  • Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating effective communication across departments and teams.

Design Director

Unison Construction Management Ltd
Vancouver, BC
10.2014 - 12.2018
  • Developed and maintained relationships with clients as the primary client interface for the delivery of assigned projects.
  • Managed the design team, mentored and trained intermediate and junior designers.
  • Developed innovative design concepts within the project budget and provided design direction to the team.
  • Oversaw project teams from the conceptual design stage through construction documentation and specifications.
  • Implemented process improvements to increase team effectiveness and reduce repetitive tasks.
  • Restructured the design department, implementing new AutoCAD and contract administration standards.
  • Ensured that the project vision and design intent were accurately reflected in all design documentation.
  • Created and maintained design schedules for all projects.
  • Reviewed project budgets and ensured adherence to schedules.

Senior Interior Designer

Stantec
Vancouver, BC
05.2014 - 10.2014
  • Collaborated with the healthcare sector architectural team as the senior interior design project lead on the Vancouver General Hospital Renal Dialysis Unit renovation.

Senior Interior Designer / Design Project Manager

Omicron
North Vancouver, BC
10.2007 - 03.2014
  • Collaborated with architectural team as the senior interior design project lead for large ground up institutional and commercial facility projects and hospitality renovations.

Education

Bachelor of Interior Design -

University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba
1989

Skills

  • Communication
  • Creativity
  • Problem solving
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Leadership
  • Project management
  • AutoCAD proficiency
  • Strong background in construction process
  • Strong knowledge in the application of municipal bylaws, provincial codes, accessibility compliance and universal design
  • Space planning
  • Furniture, Fixture and Equipment specification
  • Material and finish specification
  • Design development
  • Construction documentation and contract administration
  • Coordination of multidisciplinary drawings

Certification

  • RHFAC Professional, Rick Hansen Foundation (2024)
  • LEED AP ID+C, Canada Green Building Council BC (2010)
  • NCIDQ Certified (1999)

Affiliations

  • Interior Designers Institute of BC (IDIBC)
  • Interior Designers of Canada (IDC)
  • Accessibility Professional Network (APN)

Continuing Education

  • BE A LEADER Leadership Development Program, Cree Leadership Consulting
  • REVIT 2011, Pacific Alliance Technologies
  • AutoCAD, British Columbia Institute of Technology
  • British Columbia Building Code Course, British Columbia Institute of Technology

Sample Project List

  • Electronic Arts, Still Creek Burnaby Campus
  • BDO Canada LLP, Vancouver
  • ICBC Driver Licensing, Guildford
  • RDH Building Science, Burnaby
  • Ministry of Citizens' Services, Surrey
  • Ministry of Citizens' Services, Vancouver
  • Hospital Employees Union, Burnaby
  • Rise CPA, Coquitlam
  • Guild Yule LLP, Vancouver
  • MNP LLP, Surrey
  • CMW Insurance, Burnaby BC
  • Dolden Wallace Folick LLP, Vancouver BC
  • University of Victoria Health and Wellness Centre
  • Downtown Victoria Urgent & Primary Care Centre
  • Austin Works Yard, City of Coquitlam
  • BC Hydro Field Operations Facilities, *various locations throughout BC

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