Experienced senior designer. Signif8cant experince with both hospitality and franchise clients.

Mel North

Experienced senior designer. Signif8cant experince with both hospitality and franchise clients.

Available to hire

Experienced senior designer. Signif8cant experince with both hospitality and franchise clients.

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Interior Designer at Sheppard and Rout Architects
November 1, 2020 - Present
Concept design including mood boards, 3D presentations and sketches; producing full schedules, drawings and documentation for construction and consent; external consultant coordination; mentoring and coaching junior team members; liaising with industry suppliers to ensure appropriate products are specified; projects across commercial, healthcare, residential and multi-residential sectors.
Senior Design Manager at 1 Redesign Group Ltd
July 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Business development; consent documentation; project management; management of commercial interior design studio; mentoring junior staff; on-site consultations; project survey and analysis; branding and graphic design; on-site consultations; consent documentation
Studio and Business Unit Manager - Designability at Miller Creative Group Ltd
January 1, 2018 - March 1, 2020
Management of commercial interior design studio; workload planning and management; HR - resource allocation, mentoring junior staff; performance reviews; business development; budget development and reporting; development of marketing material; management of interior design fit-out projects from concept through to delivery; project survey and analysis; management of photo shoots; website content creation; branding and graphic design; 3D visualization and models; visual merchandising; operational management; hospitality and retail projects NZ-wide.
Director/Interior Designer at Made Interior Architecture
March 1, 2020 - Present
Director/Interior Designer leading client projects across commercial and hospitality sectors.
Judge at New Zealand Retail Interiors Association
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Judge – RED Awards (2019).
Judge at Architectural Designers New Zealand
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
National Colour Awards judge (2012).
Judge at Architectural Designers New Zealand
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
National Colour Awards judge (2014).
Branch Manager (Contract) at NZ Home Presentation Company
June 1, 2011 - September 1, 2011
Financial payroll, accounts receivable and payable; marketing/advertising; buying and stock management; interior design consultancy; home staging.
Interior Design Programme Coordinator (HOD) at Design and Arts College of New Zealand
October 1, 2009 - June 30, 2011
Course planning and content; staff management including timetabling, recruitment and performance reviews; coordination of student exhibitions and events; course redevelopment; pastoral care and support of students.
Interior Design Programme Coordinator (HOD) at Design and Arts College of New Zealand
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Course planning and content; staff management including timetabling, recruitment and performance reviews; coordination of student exhibitions and events; course redevelopment; pastoral care and support of students.

Education

Graduate Certificate of Building Management at Victoria University (extramural)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science and Mass Communication at University of Canterbury
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Diploma of Interior Design at Design and Arts College of New Zealand
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998
Interior Design Including Full Architectural Drawings and 3D Visual Tools at St Margaret’s College
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

Graduate Certificate of Building Management
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
Diploma of Interior Design
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science and Mass Communication
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003

Industry Experience

Education, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Retail