sr manager of design innovation resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105(555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Summary
Dedicated Designer who works well independently, as well as part of a team. Natural leader and effective delegator who takes on added responsibility whenever necessary.
My objective is to move forward with an aggressive forward thinking company as a Director of Design / Design Innovation who's projects are challenging, exciting and rewarding in the Hospitality Industry.
Highlights
Project planning
Interior design
In-depth knowledge of programming
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
Team player
Site planning and design expert
Strong technical detailing skill
Construction methodology
Land use planning
Strong conceptual and schematic design skills
Schematic design
Creative and artistic
SketchU
Architectural building systems
Team player
Natural leader
Creative and artistic
Accomplishments
Designed and managed more than 500 projects with budgets up to $3 million including QSR, Full Service Restaurants and Retail.
Re branded 300 restaurant locations in less than a year.
Experience
03/2010 to 2015Sr. Manager of Design InnovationDunkin' Brands, Inc | City, STATE,
Architecture...Interior Design
Established the current direction and design philosophy Dunkin' Brands, Inc. is currently pursuing in the QSR market place through new prototype development and implementation both domestically and internationally.
Responsible for taking a holistic design approach for understanding context, developing insight, identifying the opportunities, communicating the strategic vision through effective presentations and developing design initiatives to achieve the future objectives of the company
Working effectively across all disciplines and leveraging internal talent and external resources to deliver "Best In Class" design solutions
Developed budgetary strategies to reduce costs, enhance the marketability of the project for a franchise base QSR company without sacrificing brand identity or conceptual design intent
Discussed design standards and procedures with the directors of design and architecture.
Drafted detailed drawings of structures, specifying dimensions and materials needed.
Developed and monitored internal financial budgets.Reported on status of design process and cost analysis to project manager
Created oral and written presentations for project designs and proposals
Collaborated with builders to see that construction was in line with drawings and designs
Created professional to-scale sketches to communicate and clarify all requirements.
Coordinated the project team in the development of preliminary and final design documents.
Monitored the design process from conceptual phase through construction.
Fostered and maintained a collaborative professional working relationship with the project leadership team.
Reported on status of design process and cost analysis to project manager.
03/1989 to 03/2010Designer / Manager of Restaurant DesignUno Restaurant Corporation | City, STATE,
Established the current direction and design philosophy Uno Restaurant Corporation is currently pursuing in the casual theme market place through new prototype development and implementation.
Designed, developed and implemented 275 restaurants throughout the world for both company and franchise communities.
This includes coordinating Schematic Design Development Packages with project architects and engineers to produce construction documents as well as site adapts.
Art Decor selection, coordination and installation throughout the system.
Involved in and coordinated all other aspects of the project such as; Real Estate and Site Selection, Site Planning and Development, Project Management, Building Signage, Operations, Retail, Training, Marketing, Menu Design, Graphics, and Music selections.
Communication through Schematic Design Development Presentations is done for all Franchisees and their architects, engineers, general contractors and the appropriate people within the corporate structure.
Developed budgetary strategies to reduce costs, and enhance the marketability of the project without sacrificing the conceptual design intent.
National / International Travel
Received the company's highest award in 1997; The Founders Award for new prototype development.
1987 to 03/1989Principal and PresidentDesign Group; Architects & Designers | City, STATE,
High end private residences completed throughout Rhode Island including Block Island, RI.
Mixed use commercial buildings ranging from 2,000SF-95,000SF.
Large and small scale projects in the Restaurant and Hospitality industry.
1984 to 1987Architectural / Interior DesignerMorris Nathanson Design | City, STATE,
Actively participated in all phases of interior design projects from initial client contact through construction supervision.
Traveled extensively to project sites, met with Clients, Architects, Consultants and construction personnel in a coordinated effort aimed towards timely project completion.
Produced drawings ranging from Conceptual Design Renderings to Construction Documents and Specifications for many award winning theme restaurants throughout the country.
La Biennale di Venezia Int.
Design Competition Venice Italy Architectural Designer Selected to work with a team of renown architects and engineers out of New York to actively participate in the design of La Biennale di Venezia International Design Competition, Venice, Italy.
Projects submitted include the Accadamia Bridge and the Realto Market.
Of these projects, the Realto Market won a position in the top ten out of 8000 entries whose architects were selected by invitation only.
Our work was published in a two volume Biennale resource publication.
Drawings and models were put in the archives of winning projects.
Education
Expected in 1983 to to BA | ArchitectureRoger Williams University, Bristol, RIGPA:
3.4 GPA
Arts Education coursework
Interior Design coursework
Building Construction seminar
Continuing coursework in Sustainable Design
Minor in Psychology
Expected in 1981 to to Continuing Education | ArchitectureRhode Island School of Design, Providence, RIGPA:
Architecture Perspective Drawing/ Rendering
Interests
World Travel, learning new cultures/ life-styles. Fine Arts, Music, Architecture & Design
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