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

- 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

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.