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Christine Kollig

3008 Delaware Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404 • 323.842.4032 • christinekollig@gmail.com

 

INTERIOR DESIGNER

Excels in demanding, fast-paced environments • Repute for focus, dedication, and level of professionalism
 

Background in: WORKPLACE/FACILITIES DESIGN • INTERIOR DESIGN • PROJECT MANAGEMENT • BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT • CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

 

LINKEDIN PROFILE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-kollig-84b79715/
PORTFOLIO: https://www.christinekollig.com

 

CAREER CHRONOLOGY

 

Freelance Interior Designer, Los Angeles, CA 2019 - Present
Interior Designer specializing in high-end renovation and design projects in the entertainment, commercial and residential industries.


INTERIOR DESIGNER

  • Responsible for all aspects of interior design including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, custom product design, design development, space planning, contract documents.

  • Strategize with client and teams to design, develop and execute creative interior environments as it relates to the brand.

  • Execute all budgets, FF&E documentation, finish plans, specifications, and material selections required for construction.

  • Communicate with contractors, furniture dealers, product reps, and fabricators to meet overall project objectives.

  • Manage multiple projects from start to finish adhering to budget and project timeline.

  • Develop and maintain solid working relationships with all team members.


Unisource Solutions, Inc. & Platform by Unisource Solutions, Pico Rivera/Hayward/Woodland Hills, CA 2010 - 2019
Unisource Solutions is a furniture dealer specializing in contract furniture systems and contract ancillary furniture. Platform by Unisource Solutions is a line of ready-made and customizable seating, tables and case goods.
 

SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER/SENIOR STRATEGIC ACCOUNT MANAGER

  • Participate in the RFP process for all potential projects; collaborate with Account Managers/CAD Designers/Project Managers on projects for existing and new clients.

  • Provide direction and support for the conceptual, schematic, design development, furniture design, and contract administration process on all projects; coordinate extensively with the client, architect, contractors, and sub-contractors.

  • Meet with contractors, furniture dealers, product reps, and fabricators to meet overall project objectives.

  • Provide strategic workplace solutions for existing clients and future accounts.

  • Oversee development and delivery of overall design and furniture packages; systems and ancillary furniture

  • Collaborate with the project teams to ensure that client projects are delivered successfully, on time, and within budget.

  • Manage client relationships and provide extensive project management from the start of the project until completion.

  • Collaborated with EVP of Design in the development and design of a newly established ready-made furniture line including upholstery, case goods, and occasional tables (Platform).

  • Provide strategic input for the development of marketing campaign for newly established ready-made furniture line including website development & content, visual design & staging of vignettes for marketing photo shoots, and creation of marketing materials (Platform).

  • Connect with industry leaders in the A&D and Design Communities to promote new furniture line; participate in Business

  • Development meetings with potential clients (Platform).


Kristin King Interior Design (KKID), Los Angeles, CA 2009 - 2012

A boutique firm specializing in high-end renovation and design projects in the hospitality, restaurant, and residential industries.


SENIOR DESIGN ASSOCIATE

  • Execute site measurements, space planning, construction documents, elevations, detail drawings, 3D color renderings, presentation boards, and detailed spec documents (materials & finish selections and FF&E’s) for numerous renovation and remodeling projects including hospitality, restaurant, and residential projects.

  • Assist in the conceptual design process for hospitality clients; overseeing aspects of gutting, renovation, and interior design of a 20,000 SF restaurant/ballroom event space, a 5,000 SF restaurant/event space, and a 25,000 SF ballroom event space.

  • Solve numerous layout and design challenges on-the-spot; leveraging strengths in design ingenuity and artistic creativity.

  • Provide broad knowledge of design, ADA guidelines, construction methodology, materials application, FF&E, architectural and interior finishes, lighting, art signage, color and materials, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness; enhancing the design and project management process.

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TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

MAC and PC Proficient • AutoCAD • Sketch-Up • BlueBeam • Adobe Suite • Microsoft Office Suite • Design Spec

 

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture,

School of Architecture

Woodbury University, Burbank, CA

 

Architecture Study Abroad,

Istanbul, Turkey

Graduated 3.53 GPA


Associate of Arts in Merchandise Marketing, Professional Designation

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, San Francisco, CA

Graduated Magna Cum Laude 3.93 GPA

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NCIDQ Certification

*Pending. Scheduled to take exam Fall 2023

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