SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER WITH SPECIALTY IN HEALTHCARE

Resourceful, accomplished, and dedicated interior design professional with 20+ years of experience in conceptual design, space planning and client leadership with a specialty in healthcare planning and interior design.  Adept in working with colleagues and clients to achieve a shared vision that fosters creativity and which delivers results that exceed expectations.  Strong ability to lead clients and consultants, achieving a level of synergy that results in outstanding performance and unparalleled work quality. LEED Accredited Professional with strong drive to engage in evidence-based design and sustainable projects. To see portfolio of work go to andreadaniels.net.

Granary Associates PC, Philadelphia, PA  | 1995 - 2009

Managing Associate

•         Engaged in operations and management for this leading provider of project management, planning, architecture and interior design services for the healthcare industry

•         Fostered a sense of confidence and trust with clients by recommending solutions that completely satisfied their needs while balancing aspects of design aesthetics, project budgeting and scheduling considerations

•         Built a successful record of developing and maintaining new business while cultivating a corporate culture that emphasized team work and mentoring junior staff members

Projects:

Susquehanna Healthcare System, Williamsport Hospital, Williamsport, PA               *2008 - 2009

Senior Interior Designer

500,000 SF Renovation and New Construction: Main Lobby, Concourse, Central Registration, Chapel, Gift Shop, Conference Center, Emergency Department, 103 Beds, 17 Operating Rooms and Pre-Op and PACU, LEED, Pebble Project, *Estimated project completion, 2012

•         As a healthcare planner, developed space plans incorporating requirements of the AIA Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities, American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Codes and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

•         Space planned with focus on principles of evidence based design and performed meeting reviews with the clientís end-user groups to clarify department needs

•         As senior interior designer conceptualized the interior of all public spaces, made selections for materials, lighting and furniture to comply with LEED requirements and presented these concepts to the client for approval to proceed

•         Mentored team members to develop design of patient areas as part of the overall interior design concept for the building and guided appropriate materials specifications complying with codes and LEED certification

•         Collaborated with the design architect to present the overall architectural concept and interior design package to the clientís board of directors for final approval

•         Documented the design concepts, including detailing for materials and casework, on AutoCad for the design development package and project budgeting

North Philadelphia Health System, Saint Josephís Hospital, Philadelphia, PA          2005 - 2007

Project Manager

11,000 SF Emergency Department Expansion & Renovation: Private Treatment Rooms,

23-Hour Observation Beds, Fast Track Rooms, a Radiology Suite and Bio-Terrorism Facilities

•         As project manager, supported the client relationship while directing conceptualization through construction administration for an expanded emergency department with a new ìSignatureî Main Lobby Entrance for waiting, triage and registration

•         Implemented the construction in three phases over a one-year period, while maintaining a working Emergency Department

•         Managed logistics including project scheduling, budget control, client correspondence and invoicing, legal and contractual agreements

•         Coordinated the efforts of consultants, worked closely with the contractor and completed the construction on budget and on schedule

•         As the healthcare planner, space planned using a ìdonutî concept to achieve improved circulation and visualization of Treatment Rooms from the Nurse Station

•         As senior interior designer, conceptualized the interior design and mentored the teamís project designer through design development and construction documentation, fixtures, furniture and equipment specifications and worked on AutoCad documents and millwork detailing

North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, Long Island, NY                        2004 - 2006

Senior Interior Designer

30,000 SF, Monti Pavilion 9th Floor Renovations for VIP Medical Surgical Patients, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, LI, NY.

•         Space Planned the unit with 24-Bed private rooms to be converted to semi-private within 12 hours

•         Space planning concepts included evidence-based design elements such as family centered care, decentralized observation and storage of patient supplies reducing staff walking distances

•         Designed concepts to include principles of evidence based design including exceptional healing environment with the use of nature inspired colors and materials, concealed medical gases within panelized units, a sensitive blend of natural lighting and indirect electric lighting and hospitality-like furnishings and upholsteries

•         Comprehensive oversight of design including detailing for millwork, wood-like wall paneling, custom corner protection details, transitions details between materials and documentation on AutoCad

Wills Eye HospitaL, Walnut Towers Medical Office Building, Philadelphia, PA                  2002 - 2003

Senior Interior Designer

150,000 SF Vertical Expansion, Ambulatory Surgery Center

•         Established the architectural and interior design concepts for the buildingís public spaces as a collaborative team effort and implemented the concept through sketch, presentation and approval process

•         Joined forces with the healthcare planning team to space plan and perform meeting reviews with the private practice specialties

•         Prepared a budget for furniture, fixtures and equipment, developed finish palette options, established standardized furniture and upholstery options and presented to the clients for selection

•         Designed details for wood wall paneling and millwork, participated in design development documentation, supervised and mentored junior staff members to develop furniture and furnishings specifications and managed the furniture procurement process

Additional Projects:

AIMCO, Park Towne Place Residences, Philadelphia, PA

•         150,000 SF Renovation and New Construction

Annenberg School of Communications, Philadelphia, PA

•         60,000 SF Renovations and Addition

Cohen, Seglias, Pallas & Greenhall, PC, Philadelphia, PA

•         14,000 SF Expansion to Existing Space and New Finishes Throughout         

Community Medical Center, Toms River, NJ

•         Bell Building Fit-out for Administration

Dilworth Paxton, LLP, Philadelphia, PA

•         Alterations and Refurbishment to Existing Space

Girard College, Philadelphia, PA

•         Founderís Hall Renovation to Expand Public Toilet Rooms

Holy Redeemer Health System, Meadowbrook, PA

•         Lafayette Redeemer, 32,000 SF Interior Renovation and Finishes for Skilled Nursing Floors

•         St. Josephís Manor, 15,000 SF Renovation and Cosmetic Upgrades for Skilled Nursing Floor

Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ

•         Emergency Department Renovations and Expansion

•         Angiography Suite Renovations and Expansion

•         Radiation Oncology Renovations and Expansion

•         CT Scan and RF Room Renovation

Montefiore Medical Center ñ Moses Campus, Bronx, NY

•         Adult Emergency Department Renovation

•         10,000 SF Pediatric Emergency Department Renovation, Childrenís Hospital at Montefiore

North Philadelphia Health System Philadelphia, PA

•         Mini Master Plan to Expand Intensive Care Unit, Girard Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA

North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System;

•         North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset LI, NY

      - 30,000 SF, New Main Lobby Entrance

      - 15,000 SF, Same Day Admit, Renovation and Expansion

      - 15,000 SF, Same Day Admit Waiting Room, New Construction

      - Lithotripsy Renovation

      - Neurosurgery Operating Room Renovation

      - 15,000 SF Emergency Department Renovations and Expansion

•         Glen Cove Hospital, Glen Cove LI, NY

        - 36,000 SF, ICU / CCU and Telemetry Renovation and Expansion

The Rubenstein Company, Philadelphia, PA

•         2000 Market Street, Main Lobby Renovation

Saint Agnes Long Term Acute Care Unit, Philadelphia, PA

•         17,000 SF Renovation and Expansion

Saint Barnabas Health Care System, Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ

•         J.M. Wilentz Breast Center Addition and Renovation

•         Radiation Oncology / Linear Accelerator Addition

Saint Vincent Hospital, LI, NY

•         8,240 SF Renovation, Digestive Disease & Respiratory Center

•         8,192 SF Ambulatory Care Center

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Campus, Wilkes-Barre, PA

•         42,000 SF Additions; Main Lobby & Connecting Link, Ancillary Service Building

•         48,000 SF Patient Tower Vertical Expansion

•         38,000 SF Miscellaneous Alterations

The Klett Organization, Jenkintown, PA                                                                       1991-1994

Interior Designer

•         Actively managed the space planning, conceptual design and design development, presentation to the client and construction documentation for projects

Projects:

Artman Lutheran Home New Building Expansion of Existing Facility, Ambler, PA

•         68 Personal Care, 60 Skilled Care Beds, Adult / Child Day Care, Ancillary Facilities, Rehab Center

PECO, Philadelphia, PA

•            Renovation of West Conshohocken Gas Control Facility

Philadelphia Geriatric Center, Philadelphia, PA

•         York House Dining Room Renovation

Financial Suite Renovation

Prince Sports Group, Bordentown, NJ

•         37,000 SF, New Western Hemisphere Headquarters

•         36,000 SF, New Global Headquarters and R & D Technology Center

Spring Mill Country Club, Ivyland, PA

•         Renovations of Clubhouse, Lobby, Ballroom, and Restaurant Facility

NELSON ASSOCIATES, Philadelphia, PA                                                                                       1991

Interior Design Consultant

•         Drafted construction documentation for a 350,000 square foot corporate consolidation project for Smith Kline Beecham

Projects:

Fidelity Bank, Philadelphia, PA

•         15,000 SF Trust Department Renovations

Liberty Bank, Philadelphia, PA

•         15,000 SF New Structure, Interior Finishes

Maryland National Corporation, Baltimore, MD

•         25,000 SF Tenant Fit-out

Smith Kline Beecham, Philadelphia, PA

•         350,000 SF Corporate Consolidation to Existing Facility

BALLINGER, Philadelphia, PA                                                                                                        1990           

Interior Design Consultant

•         Contributed to the space planning and design development for the 720,000 square foot Corporate Headquarters for Conrail

Projects:

Conrail, Philadelphia, PA

•         720,000 SF Corporate Headquarters

HELLYER & SCHNEIDER & COMPANY, Philadelphia, PA                                                       1986-1989

Interior Designer

•         Actively managed the space planning, conceptual design, client liaison and construction documentation for three 30,000 square foot new construction branch offices for General Accident Insurance Company

Projects:

General Accident Insurance Company, Philadelphia, PA

•         35,000 SF New Structures, Branch Offices in Harrisburg, PA

•         30,000 SF New Structures, Branch Offices in Mount Laurel NJ

•         28,000 SF New Structures, Branch Offices in Buffalo NY

KENNETH PARKER ASSOCIATES, Philadelphia, PA | 1982-1985

Intern Interior Designer

•         Space planned, documented millwork for general areas, assisted in the documentation of focal boardroom wood wall paneling to be retrofitted from the clients existing facility to the new facility, made finish and furniture selections, presentation boards and wrote specifications for furniture and furnishings

Projects:

Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, PA

•         New Structure Addition to Existing 400 Bed Structure

Provident Mutual Life Insurance Company, Philadelphia, PA

•         200,000 SF Corporate Headquarters

Rhoads & Sinon LLP, Harrisburg, PA

10,000 SF Office Space Interior Finishes

Robert Half AccounTemps, Philadelphia, PA

•         7,000 SF Tenant Fit-out

Wilmington Medical Center, Wilmington, DE

•         450,000 SF New Structure                                                                                                                           

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Tyler School of Art ñ Temple University, Elkins Park, PA

Coursework in Interior Design, Drafting, Perspective Drawing

Philadelphia College of Art

Revit - AutoCad 2005 - Microsoft Word - Microsoft Excel - PowerPoint

Certified by the National Council for Interior Design Qualifications (2005, #020464) (NCIDQ)

Accredited Professional - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED AP)

Professional Member of the International Interior Design Association

Member, Delaware Valley Green Building Council a Chapter of the USGBC

Member / Secretary, Green Healthcare Circle a Committee of the Delaware Valley Green Building Council

Volunteer, The Community Design Collaborative

Available upon request