Gail Mccleese, Rid, Asid Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas, United States

Design + Business consulting services for businesses, spaces, and places in the Luxury Hospitality, High-Rise Residential, Multi-Family, Commercial, Restaurants, Casinos, Clubs, Assisted Living + Active Aging Industries. Clientele: Developers, Owners, Operators, Brands, Architectural + Interior Design Firms, A+D Industry Manufacturers, and Creative Trades. www.sensitori.com - Creative Advisory Services: Sensory Design | Neuroaesthetics | Biophilic Design | Product Design | Discovery + Visioning Sessions | Environmental Wellbeing | User Experience Journey- Business Advisory Services: Thought Leadership | Coaching, Personal + Professional | Company + Team Structure Strategy | Proposal + Contract Analysis | On-site ID PM Alignment | Industry Connections for Collaboration + DevelopmentCV: https://indd.adobe.com/view/1f3d1ed0-0a67-4224-846e-01ae5685e5f0

Houston, Texas Area

- Performed as Co-Leader for the firm's global hospitality practice area to ensure connectivity amongst all hospitality practitioners and 11 regional HPA leaders firmwide- Assisted in global coordination of business development for qualification packages, proposals, team structure, and formation- Developed firmwide best practices for delivery processes, financial project assessments, strategy development, industry conference tracker, hospitality practice area presentations, hospitality website enhancements, hospitality practice area branding initiatives, and trend reports - Participated in and reviewed firmwide research data, forecasts and publications prior to release.- Participated in public speaking engagements, magazine, and media interviews to promote the company's research data- Promoted multiple times while working for the firm; each time responsible for more duties as well as those from previous roles (i.e. Senior Interior Designer, Associate, Design Experience Leader, Client Relationship Leader)- Performed Studio Director role managing a studio of 35+ interior designers and architects in a dual Co-Lab consisting of 70+ people- Led multiple design teams for large scale renovation and master-planned new construction Hospitality projects - Prepared and presented design charettes and visioning sessions with Client, ID and Architectural teams - Encouraged cross-office, region and firmwide staffing to establish center-of-excellence teams for business development and project implementation- Firmwide Hospitality industry manufacturer resource expert and specifications software process representative- Strategist for team structure identifying new talent opportunities- Researched Client benchmarking for growth opportunities, formulated methods to maintain existing client relationships for continued business development

Houston, Texas Area

Houston, Texas Area

Houston, Texas

Houston, Texas Area

Houston, Tx

Houston, Texas Area

Since 1992, Gail McCleese has served as the Principal of studioDW, an award-winning design firm with project experience in both the US and abroad. For 25 years, Gail has guided her team in creating unique design concepts for exclusive Restaurants, mid-scale and luxury Hotels and Resorts, Casinos, Clubs, Assisted Living, and Active Aging environments, with the objective of crafting distinctive venues that accentuate the senses of sight, sound, and touch.- Managed and directed a staff of 10 creative team members consisting of Lead Designers, Design Associates, Design Assistants, Design Interns, Office Manager, and Accounting Services- Successfully teamed with client's architects and consultants for project implementation resulting in projects delivered on time and in budget- Sponsored leadership and creative teams to participate in Industry conferences and events to advance studioDW's presence and business development- Structured processes for the highest efficiencies for project deliverables resulting in reduced overhead and company profitability - Provided full interior design services from schematic design to construction administration and installation- Completed project profitability with budgets ranging from $100,000 to $10M+ in design and construction costs - Known for exemplary ID Construction Documentation Services which fostered a repeat client base and referral clientele - Had a reputation in the Hospitality industry that led to the growth and mentorship of well-rounded Interior Designers that were promoted to leadership positions in the Hospitality industry

Interior Design Firm for the Hospitality Industry. Rebranded firm to studioDW in January 2006.

Interior Design

Liberal Arts | Business