CERNAN TESALONA

Collaborate with major U.S. clients to define project requirements, deliverables, and timelines; develop presentations and visual materials to communicate design intent; create detailed workspace planning, furniture specifications, mock-ups, and technical documentation; partner with vendors and internal teams to ensure alignment with client standards; identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising design quality; coordinate furniture selection, specification, and space requirements; support moves, adds, and changes (MAC); maintain furniture inventory and asset records; track reuse, storage, surplus, and lifecycle planning.

Led furniture planning and procurement for healthcare capital and minor projects; developed technical specifications, cut sheets, and detailed furniture lists; coordinated with clinicians, project managers, and consultants throughout project lifecycle; supported tendering processes and ensured compliance with procurement standards; oversaw installation, delivery, and commissioning phases.

Led design and planning for large, complex, multi-location clients; managed junior designers and coordinated project deliverables; produced drawings, budgets, and specifications using CET and AutoCAD; developed client standards, design packages, and presentation materials; conducted site verifications and maintained accurate floor plans; oversaw projects from concept through installation and punch list completion.