MELISSA HRUSKA
EXPERIENCE
dar construction Grand Rapids, Michigan
Design Build Commercial General Contractor
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER / ARCHITECTURAL INTERIOR DESIGN
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Specialized in tenant buildout projects :: retail, office & healthcare industries
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Direct involvement from initial sales contact, to establishing budgets, providing design services, and management of project to completion
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Performed interior architecture design, RCP, power & data plans, door & hardware schedules, and flooring & wall diagrams
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Guided clients on all finish selections, providing customized package options
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Developed preliminary budgets and ensured established project costs were maintained
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Issued RFP & RFI, generated work & purchase orders & reviewed submittals
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Scheduled and managed all vendors / subcontractors per project
kollektiv DESIGN STUDIO, Grand Rapids, Michigan
ARCHITECTURAL INTERIOR DESIGN / GRAPHIC DESIGN
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Full Service Interior Design and Project Management
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Space Planning, Interior Architecture, Custom Casework, Kitchen & Bath Design
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Acquisition of budgets, proposals, work orders, submittal review, and on-site QA / QC management
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Graphic Design Services - Identity Package, Websites / E-Commerce, and Product Photography
tamarack Resort Donnelly, Idaho
A ground up all season 5 star mountain ski resort located 95 miles north of Boise in Idaho’s Payette River Mountains. The resort began construction on ‘The Village’ featuring six 4 story buildings, a 40 unit lodge, 129 condos, restaurants, and boutique shopping. The Whitewater residential development is comprised of multiple independent developments showcasing cottages, chalets, townhouses, and estate homes.
INTERIOR DESIGN MANAGER
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Issued RFQ, RFI, & RFP to resort contracted architectural and furniture procurement firms
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Responsible for the requisition and installation of over 6 million dollars in FF&E packages
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Ensured resort design standards and construction methods were maintained
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Coordinated project communications between multiple resort departments during construction
spectrum healthcare Grand Rapids, Michigan
SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER
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Responsible for the interior finish and furniture design selections on all projects
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Developed project scopes and budgets with end user
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Maintained design standards ensuring the needs of all users were met
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Generated specifications and contract documents for construction bidding phase
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Oversaw the work of outside consultants, providing direction during preliminary design
the hsm group Gaylord, Michigan
A multi-disciplinary design-build contractor specializing in high end custom homes and commercial projects including hospitality, office and retail.
INTERIORS PROJECT MANAGER
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Lead the client through the Interior architectural design process and finish selections
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Developed lighting & power plans, door & door hardware schedules, flooring diagrams and custom casework details
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Established budgetary allowances, issued RFP's and administered contracts.
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Managed the construction process from MEP rough-in through completion.
EDUCATION & SKILLS
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan || 1992-1996
Bachelor of Applied Arts - Cum Laude
Interior Design Major - Project Management emphasis
NCIDQ certification 017046
Proficient with AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Reader, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, MS Office Applications, & Mac OS