Serene Tan
Assistant Project Manager (Retail Design)
Summary
Organized Interior Designer adept at multi-tasking and developing creative solutions. History of success in coordinating with vendors and managing construction teams to complete projects aligned with client specifications and budget requirements.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
ASSISTANT PROJECT DESIGN MANAGER
INTERPARFUMS APAC
9 2023 - Current
- Develop Design drawing on 3D Sketchup/AutoCad for Brands’ store according to guidelines and requirement of Regional Partners
- Project management of counters’ installation, timeline, and coordinate communication between Regional Partners and Global Office
- Communicate with project stakeholders regarding cost, scheduling, material finishes and project related matters
- Inspect, monitor and track project documentation including drawings, specifications, prototypes and samples etc
- Develop new testers and counter fixtures for APAC Markets with according to Brand's design language.
SENIOR DESIGNER
INDEX DESIGN PTE LTD
01.2012 - 01.2021
- Prepare mood images presentation slides to convey design concepts and material selection for high end condominium projects
- Create 2D rendered elevations and 3D perspectives to illustrate design ideas and solution
- Prepare tender drawings and specifications for calling of tender(Kitchen appliances, sanitary wares & fittings, furniture and lightings) participate in tender interviews, evaluate submissions and make recommendation to client for the award
- Review of shop drawings to ensure design intent is met
- Attend weekly project site meetings at construction sites to resolve design and technical issues with the project’s consultants and main contractor
- Ensure all design changes and solutions are well implemented and coordinated into the project design documentation
- On completion of the project, scrutinize details and compile defects checklist for handover to architect and client
- Lead and mentor the junior designers.
PROJECT DESIGNER (LUXURY RETAIL)
CLUB 21(S) PTE LTD
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Work closely with 1st line brands’ Principal design team to apply brand's fixture program in Singapore’s outlet
- Develop efficient store layout and creative store fixtures for 2nd line’s brands
- Work with VM team to ensure optimal merchandise presentation in the store and window display
- Liaise with landlord on submission of design drawings for approval
- Formulate timeframe and prepare budgetary estimate
- Implement cost savings measures
- Monitor projects’ cost expenditure to keep within the capital investment cost
- Monitor cost variations and verify progress payment claims
- Submit weekly site progress reports to brand’s Principal
- Conduct site meetings with contractors and suppliers to enforce efficient site execution and high standards of products’ delivery
- Perform off-site inspection of fixtures and supervise on-site installation prior to handover to ensure contractors’ optimum workmanship
- Perform quality check and handover to store operation’s team upon completion of store fit-out works
- Implement store maintenance’s SOP to achieve superb up-keeping of the stores’ fixtures, furnishings and M&E services.
PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR
JGP ARCHITECTURE(S) PTE LTD
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Provide assistance and support to project architect
- Report on project status, identify critical issues and site problems to project architect
- Prepare submissions to authorities(e.g
- BCA, LTA, & NEA) and follow up closely till approvals are granted
- Approval of shop drawings, mock-up samples and materials submitted by main contractor
- Conduct quality inspection of building work and ensure that rectification is carried out correctly by contractor.
INTERIOR DESIGNER
THE INTERIOR PLACE PTE LTD
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Conceptualize ideas and design concepts based on clients’ requirements
- Visit site for measurements and photographs
- Prepare presentation materials and 3D drawings
- Prepare detail drawings for construction
- Liaise with suppliers to update on latest products and materials.
Education
Diploma in Interior Architecture & Design -
TEMASEK POLYTECHNIC
01.1998 - 04.2001
GCE ‘O’ Level - undefined
DUNEARN SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.1994 - 04.1997
PSLE - undefined
BUKIT PANJANG PRIMARY SCHOOL
01.1988 - 04.1993
Skills
ARTISITIC EYE
TIME MANAGEMENT
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
DETAIL-ORIENTED
PROBLEM SOLVING
AUTOCAD
PHOTOSHOP CS
3D STUDIO MAX
SKETCH UP
MS POWERPOINT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
TECHNICAL DRAWING
BUDGETING
ON-SITE CONSULTATION
Timeline
SENIOR DESIGNER
INDEX DESIGN PTE LTD
01.2012 - 01.2021
PROJECT DESIGNER (LUXURY RETAIL)
CLUB 21(S) PTE LTD
01.2010 - 01.2012
PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR
JGP ARCHITECTURE(S) PTE LTD
01.2007 - 01.2010
INTERIOR DESIGNER
THE INTERIOR PLACE PTE LTD
01.2005 - 01.2007
Diploma in Interior Architecture & Design -
TEMASEK POLYTECHNIC
01.1998 - 04.2001
GCE ‘O’ Level - undefined
DUNEARN SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.1994 - 04.1997
PSLE - undefined
BUKIT PANJANG PRIMARY SCHOOL
01.1988 - 04.1993
ASSISTANT PROJECT DESIGN MANAGER
INTERPARFUMS APAC
9 2023 - Current
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