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727.657.1670 St Petersburg, FL ccandinteriors.com

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LISA BERARDO

Qualification Summary:

• Strong project management skills in all phases of design development.Produce and manage construction documents.7+ years working with varies Hospitality Brands.Outstanding communication and organizational skills.Ability to coordinate and manage multi projects and trades.Knowledge of building codes and standards per project location.

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Education:

International School of Technology & Design, MichiganSA Interior Design Art

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Work Experience:

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Owner, Collective Construction & Interiors1989-Pesent

Interior Design experience; Plan, Design, Execute; conceptual design and management skills.

Implement a design concept based on clients needs.

Previous hotel brands: Starwood, Marriott, Choice Hotels, Wyndham.

Research projects, meet with clients and lead a team with project information.

Develop proposals and contribute to building client relationships and business developmentefforts. Participate in the conceptual development of project design and oversee organization,scheduling, budgets and implementation.

Project manager of all phases from conception to completion.

Meet with appropriate City officials for permitting process.

Understanding of building codes, environmental regulations and NSFstandards.

Consistently pursue training opportunities to stay on the cutting edge of available technologyand building practices.

Selection of Lighting, Millwork, Furniture, Wall Treatments; implement into proper spaceplanning, elevations, ceiling and wall detail drawings.

Educate & guide client(s) regarding energy audits, grants and Federal/State funded programs asit pertains to project.

Create storyboard and PPTpresentations for client approval.

Read blueprints, shop drawings, and elevations.

Sourced vendors from domestic and international markets based upon the needs of the project.

Consult affectively with contractors, project managers, and other trades regarding procurement.

Knowledge of ADA requirements and applicable codes as it pertains to each project.

Determined architectural preferences based on purpose, function, and budget.

Microsoft; Excel,Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, 3D Max,Photoshop, AutoCAD, Chief Architect, Smart Draw, QuickBooks

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Project Manager FFE/Senior On-Site Designer Venetian Hotel, MacauJanuary 2006-December 2008

• Knowledge of design principals and the ability to interpret design concepts and layouts.

• Expert knowledge of multiple design brands standards; Starwood, Marriott, Choice Hotels,Wyndham.

• Designed lighting, space planning, and elevations of 4,000,000 sq. ft of common area, guestrooms, casinos, retail, and restaurant spaces.

• Problem solving-identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers, analyzesinformation skillfully ..

• Oral communication-speaks clearly and persuasively in a positive or negative situation,demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts productive meetings.

• Delegation-work assignments, gives authority to work independently, set expectations andmonitors delegated activities.

• Re-Located to Macao to serve as liaison between client and on-site staff in regards to FF&E.

• Manage the submittal, review and approval process for samples project wide.

• Spearhead the continuous refinement of the Master Schedule of Materials.

• Managed project schedules, design team of 200, and budgets.

• Frontline contact for all onsite quarries relating to FF&E.

• Ensured and coordinate tender process.

• Worked with PMO on continuous progress improvement initiatives.

• Worked in conjunction with Architectural lead based in Hong Kong and AID to ensurecoordination between SOM's and MEF.

• Prepared presentation boards for approval.

• Prepared construction documents to include proprietary, descriptive, performance, andreference specifications.

• Collected new product specifications to be incorporated into production documents.

• Created schedules to track all changes by client and design teams.

• Managed the completion of mock-up rooms, coordinated outstanding design information,and/or changes by executives/brand operators.

• Interviewed vendors for procurement.

• Conducted daily meetings for presentations to client and brand operators.

• Attended weekly factory visits to ensure quality assurance and control.

• Managed the submittal, review and approval for shop drawings.

Knowledge

Professional/Personal Affiliations

USGBCLeed Platinum Certification for Residential Homes 2005NARI Member; National Association of Remodelers IndustryMember, Tampa Bay Habitat for HumanityFounder of Sweet Memory Foundation benefiting Alzheimer's.Affiliate of Hotel & Investor Group, Commercial Real Estate Investment, FF&E& OS&EDesignersMember of Healthcare Professionals AssociationMember USGBS

Thank you for taking the time to review my resume.