Phillysha Renee Evans
President and Chief Executive Officer
Skills:
Experienced interior designer and project manager adept at collaborative project leadership, innovative design solutions, and operational efficiency.
Years in the Industry:
10 Years
EXPERIENCE
Interior Designer & Project Manager | Avante Construction
- Primary consultant for new projects
- Collaborated with engineers, architects, and owners to determine project specifications
- Evaluated progress and prepared detailed reports
- Managed project management, estimates, and drawings
- Utilized design software for 3-D rendering of projects
- Facilitated logistics and systems for efficient operations of the general contracting business
Interior Designer | Tibor Rubin Long Beach VA Hospital
- Oversaw major project activations, moves, and space planning
- Managed budgeting and procurement for furniture, finishes, and equipment
- Designed varied spaces with appropriate services and programs for federal facilities
Kitchen Designer & Installation Consultant | IKEA Kitchen Services
- Consulted with clients on kitchen remodeling and updates
- Resolved installation and design issues with creative solutions
- Managed multiple client projects weekly from demolition to installation
- Created 3-D renderings, elevations, and detailed installation instructions
- Coordinated deliveries and maintained compliance with codes and specifications
Lead Visual Merchandiser | Target
- Inspired guests through compelling visual merchandising
- Solved merchandising challenges to maintain inspiring presentations
- Upheld ethical conduct, safety, and compliance culture
Project Coordinator & Lead Draftsman | Ellington Construction
- Monitored project plans, schedules, and budgets
- Created architectural drawings and specifications
- Managed construction projects from planning to execution
Design Assistant & Draftsman | Ellington Construction
- Prepared drawings and specifications for construction projects
- Assisted in field data collection
Interior Designer | Atrium Hotel
- Assisted in space planning and designed hotel rooms
- Sourced contractors and facilitated meetings
- Designed cabinetry for bathrooms
SKILLSETS
- AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp
- Exceptional Space Planning
- 3D/Hand Renderings
- Photoshop, Layout Design, Graphic Design
- Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, iSell, Salesforce
EDUCATION
- Art Institute of Orange County, Costa Mesa, CA
- Art Institute of Houston, Houston, TX
