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Michelle Seguin

Woodlawn,ON

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Designer /Construction Project Manager

Magnolia Construction
Ottawa, ON
05.2023 - Current
  • Managed multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines and budgets.
  • Met with project owners and clients to assess scope and development timeline.
  • Reviewed blueprints and structural specifications to determine the best interior design solution.
  • Collaborated with architects, builders, engineers and other designers to ensure successful project completion.
  • Conducted site visits to assess existing conditions prior to beginning a project.
  • Researched current trends in furniture, fabrics, color palettes and accessories in order to recommend items that meet the client's style preferences.
  • Designed floor plans, elevations, and 3D perspective views and material boards for both in-house review and presentation to client.
  • Visited home sites when necessary to assess and fulfill customer needs.
  • Reviewed project costs, budgets and adherence to schedules.
  • Maintained accurate specifications for each project.
  • Estimated material requirements and costs to present design to client for approval.
  • Assisted with selecting appropriate materials such as paint colors, wall coverings, flooring options, lighting fixtures and window treatments.
  • Monitored the progress of construction projects ensuring quality control standards were met.
  • Conducted regular meetings with clients to discuss progress reports and changes in scope or design.
  • Analyzed cost estimates to determine if they are within budget constraints.
  • Advised clients on innovative ways to reduce overall costs while maintaining quality standards.
  • Maintained daily communication with subcontractors and inspectors to drive forward progress of project.
  • Planned, organized and managed crews and subcontractors through expert communication and handling of work orders and purchase orders.
  • Estimated construction costs accurately, achieving consistent business profits.
  • Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.

Design Consultant / Sales

Custom Decorator’s - Hunter Douglas Blinds
Ottawa, ON
08.2021 - Current
  • Updated product knowledge on an ongoing basis to stay current with new products or services released by the company.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, order placement, and payment processing.
  • Performed detailed measurements and calculations to ensure proper installation of blinds.
  • Assisted customers in selecting appropriate styles of blinds based on their needs and preferences.
  • Advised customers on the latest product features and benefits.
  • Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person, through email and over phone to maximize customer service.

Project Manager

Highbridge Construction
Ottawa, ON
03.2020 - 04.2022
  • Monitored the progress of construction projects ensuring quality control standards were met.
  • Conducted regular meetings with clients to discuss progress reports and changes in scope or design.
  • Prepared reports detailing progress updates for senior management.
  • Eliminated project lags by inspecting work-in-progress to ensure compliance and top quality control.
  • Conducted walk-through inspections and other scheduled inspections with homeowners.
  • Monitored job sites to analyze problems and recommend and implement solutions.
  • Coordinated extensive planning, development of project milestones and budget for complex contracts.
  • Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
  • Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Advanced - Interior Design

La Cité Collégiale
Ottawa, ON
06-2003

Skills

  • Planning And Design
  • Design And Specification Planning
  • Project Management
  • Remodeling Projects
  • Measurements
  • Renovation Assessment
  • Residential Construction Specialist
  • Material Take Offs And Estimates
  • Price Quote Preparation
  • Critical Design Review
  • Renovations, Building, And Demolition

Timeline

Senior Designer /Construction Project Manager

Magnolia Construction
05.2023 - Current

Design Consultant / Sales

Custom Decorator’s - Hunter Douglas Blinds
08.2021 - Current

Project Manager

Highbridge Construction
03.2020 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Advanced - Interior Design

La Cité Collégiale

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