Charlene Simon - Director, Crown Point Design Services

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VLK ArchitectDirector of Interior Design

Jul. 2019 - Jun. 2021Dallas/Fort Worth AreaWith more than 20 years of Interior Architecture and Construction Management experience. I work with firm leadership to identify, establish and implement strategies that will enhance Interior Design practice by managing resources, mentoring staff and assembling task groups as needed to study, implement and execute various standards and procedures. I lead Business Development strategies and efforts to further expand the Company's Corporate Commercial Interior Design, Real Estate, Retail and Public Sectors. With offices across Texas services include Architecture Planning, and Interior Design services to K-12, Higher Education, Corporate and Institutional clients.

Wyndham Hotels & ResortsDesign & Construction Manager

May. 2017 - Jul. 2019Provides professional program management experience to designated properties for over 12 Hospitality Brands, 200+ properties in Canada & Central U.S. as it relates to Architectural Design, Client Liaison, Space & Occupancy, adherence to Brand standards, processes and policies. I am responsible for driving product and service improvements in Project Development, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, New Product Introduction, and Inspections. Other duties included: - Own the relationship with Clients in relation to space standards, utilization, and efficiency. Coordinate & Implement drawing changes to adhere to government laws and regulations. - Create & Implement Pro-Forma analysis, Land Development, Site Plan & Master Plans for 9 Directors in Canada & Central US. Define and Develop scopes of work, budgets, space requirements, and space plans. - Support Clients & General Manager to develop and maintain budgets, timelines for each project phase to ensure overall project objectives and client needs are met. - Facilitate Pre-Construction Meetings, Facilitate City Planning & Zoning meetings to ensure overall site, life safety, space planning, and construction objectives are met.

Crown Point Design ServicesDirector

Mar. 2013RemoteA leader who manages, mentors, and coaches the sustainability operations and technical services, of multiple diverse teams across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean as they support commercial office, technology, utility, retail, higher education, senior living, and multi-family clients. • Program Manager of multiple established recruitment and contingent labor programs. Manage budgets ranging from $1.5M to $50M. Managed service provider, specializing in client management. • Creates schematic design, master planning, construction administration, documentation, and interior design processes during master planning for 100 properties over 300 acres of undeveloped land, resulting in an 80% increase in repeat business in 2020-2021. • Requisition Management & Fulfillment - Overseeing 20 - 30 suppliers through design development, design coordination, and clash detection with the General Contractor during schematic design and design development phases.

Horus Construction ServicesDirector of BIM & Marketing

Mar. 2013 - May. 2017Tampa, FloridaResponsible for oversight and management of 6 matrix structured regional offices as it relates to establishing & implementing life safety, BIM drawings, business development and consultant coordination of construction projects, new business acquisitions and site decommissioning. Other duties included: - Led collaborative process with municipal and federal agencies to develop creative standards. - Created and Implemented Marketing proposal for new clients - Created and Facilitated training for Design/Construction/Business Development team members on updated processes, procedures, REVIT & Navisworks software.

Duke Energy CorporationContract Administrator

Feb. 2011 - Sep. 2012St Petersburg, Florida, United StatesSupply chain sourcing for real estate and design/build construction projects. Developed contracting agreements, planned, executed, and identified direct response activities, developed strategic options, P&L statements, and optimized energy-efficient cost-saving campaigns. Maintained an audit file for each contract which included the original contract, all correspondence, changes/deviations, amendments, clarifications, and payment schedules. EW RFP Inspection Services and RFP Transmission Inspection. Managed sustainability audit files for the Energy Company including competitive bidding files and contract sourcing documentation. Served as a Subject Matter Expert charged with consulting with Smart Grid/Energy Wise Projects Managers, Engineers, Senior and Lead Sourcing/Procurement Specialists.

The Beck GroupInterior Designer

Apr. 2000 - May. 2009Responsible for the development and implementation of space planning in the Design/Build regional office of 100 employees. Designed 2,500 SF to 315,000 SF projects using REVIT and AutoCAD. Maintained budget for $2 mil. - $78 mil projects. Lead Interior Designer on 1st Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold Certified Building in Tampa, Florida. Other duties included: - Developed and Implemented space plans for commercial office buildings, healthcare, and higher education facilities. - Monitored implementation of multiple million dollar projects. Lead Contract Administrator.

Aguirre Roden, Inc.Interior Designer

Jan. 1997 - Jun. 1999Responsibilities included: Member of facilities management team. Responsibilities included but not limited to: move and relocation of a 150,000 Sq. Ft. campus. Produced AutoCAD space plans for commercial office buildings, healthcare facilities, and correctional facilities. Provided area calculations, developed schematic designs, and produced construction documents.

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