Andrea S.

Experience

• Interior Designer/Project Manager Northland Construction · Full-time Apr 2026 – Present 6 mos Minnesota, USA Work alongside subcontractors to coordinate project activities and
  ensure cohesive, on‑schedule completion.
  Partner with homeowners to transform their ideas into a finished
  reality.
  Lead homeowners through the FF&E selection and procurement
  process, maintaining strict alignment with budget and timeline
  requirements.
  Created a detailed FF&E schedule outlining specifications and
  requirements for each room.
  Facilitate recurring client and internal team meetings to gather
  feedback and ensure design solutions meet functional, aesthetic,
  and client‑driven goals.
  Perform detailed punch‑list walkthroughs to identify, document,
  and resolve discrepancies between design intent and construction
  execution.
  Advocating for client interests and ensuring adherence to
  specifications, budget parameters, and project milestones.
  Manage project budgets up to $2 million, maintaining financial
  discipline and minimizing cost overruns.
  Produce comprehensive construction documents for contracting,
  permitting, and execution.
• Owner/Interior Designer Ambiance Interior Design LLC · Full-time Jun 2012 – Present 14 yrs 4 mos Minnesota, USA Conceptualize, design and execute up to 25 residential and
  commercial, new construction and remodel projects annually.
  Collaborate with architects, engineers and contractors to ensure a
  harmonizing and timely project completion.
  Guided teams through the FF&E selection and procurement phase
  while staying within budget and time constraints.
  Client and team meetings to gather inputs, ensuring designs
  aligned with client expectations and functional needs.
  Conduct and execute punch list walks to ensure there are no
  discrepancies in the design and construction process.
  Act as the owner’s representative and project supervisor to
  advocate on their behalf throughout the design and construction
  process, ensuring the project is completed according to
  specifications, budget and timeline.
  Manage project budgets up to $1.5 Million, adhering to budgetary
  constraints and minimizing overruns.
  Generate construction documents for contracting purposes.
  Executed projects in a remote capacity.
  Traveled to Arizona to perform the initial site walkthrough, meet
  with the homeowner, and complete comprehensive site
  measurements.
• Visual Merchandiser/Procurement Christmas Point · Part-time Jul 2012 – Apr 2026 13 yrs 9 mos Minnesota, USA Visual Merchandiser / Interior Designer
  Collaborated with store owners to identify new products and
  merchandise trends for strategic procurement.
  Designed and installed all new in-store product displays to
  enhance visual merchandising and customer engagement.
  Designed and co-managed the coffee bar remodel, overseeing
  product procurement and trade coordination to complete the
  renovation in just 17 days.
  Curated and installed seven themed Christmas tree designs
  annually, including coordinating seasonal accessories and decor.
  Worked with store owners and furniture/product representatives to
  evaluate and select new furniture pieces for showroom updates
• Interior Designer Finished Basement Company · Full-time Jan 2012 – Mar 2012 2 mos Denver, CO, USA Conduct client consultations to assess needs, preferences, and
  project goals.
  Design and build luxury basements featuring amenities such as spas,
  home theaters, golf simulators, in-floor pools, and fitness facilities.
  Perform weekly walk-throughs with project managers and
  homeowners to verify that design specifications are accurately
  implemented.
  Adhere to strict sustainability guidelines for multiple environmentally
  focused remodels in Boulder, CO.
  Earned two second-place awards and one first-place KARE Award in
  the Luxury Basement category.
• Interior Design Associate Senger Design Group · Full-time Jan 2008 – Jan 2011 3 yrs Colorado Springs, CO, USA Collaborated with a team of three designers to execute projects
  across military, institutional, hospitality, and healthcare
  environments.
  Partnered with architectural firms to recommend design revisions,
  develop modifications, and write specifications that improved both
  aesthetic quality and functional performance.
  Worked with the design team to specify all interior and exterior
  FF&E for the National Guard Readiness Center in Colorado Springs,
  ensuring compliance with GSA and LEED requirements.
  Participated in design charrettes to explore pre-design concepts,
  establish project goals, and align multidisciplinary teams.
  Coordinated with Herman Miller, Knoll, and additional furniture
  manufacturers to evaluate and select furnishings for various
  projects.