Samantha Stringer Email and Phone Number

Coordinates, controls, and administers the planning, design, construction/renovation and commissioning of Regional projects and monitors/accepts contractor work; provides space planning, drawing management, design services and furniture inventory in support of projects. - Knowledge of architectural systems in space planning, interior design, and use of AuoCAD.- Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems (lighting, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning). Knowledge of construction trades and technology including site grading, drainage, paving, roofing, concrete and masonry, structural steel, and sewage systems.- Use of Ontario Building Code.- CSA Standards, forms of agreement.- Knowledge of contract law as it relates to building construction and renovation projects. - Computer skills with ability to use software such as MS Office, databases, and AutoCAD, including drawing management and production of construction contract drawings. - Organizational skills to create work schedules, prioritize and prepare. - Write construction reports using technical vocabulary, log reports, and letters to contractors, architects, and consultants, and prepare and present reports to senior staff or committees as required. - Conduct training and prepare presentations using varied media and graphics.

- Project Management – Planning and executing construction details with all trades involved, ensuring work is completed effectively and meets scheduled timelines. - Manage all in-office accounts for support, marketing, software, and supplies. - Setup of in-office guidelines and standards for AutoCAD and project organization with strong attention to detail. Produce all client proposals with complete scope of work, fees, and budget. - Prepare packages for tender to all qualifying trades. - Consultation with clients and purchasers to discuss their interior space. - Site verification and preparation of as built drawings, as well as working on different phases of various residential and small boutique applications: schematic design, design development, client/design presentations, budgets and purchasing, furniture, procurement of all FF&E, specifications, colour and material selections, and construction documentation. - Drafting and preparing reflected ceiling, construction, electrical, finishes, furniture, sections and elevations, and detail drawings in AutoCAD. - Designing custom millwork and furniture; direction and co-ordinating samples, drawings and production with trades involved. - Marketing and promotion of the company utilizing graphic design skills to produce website layouts, lawn signs, stationary, business cards, and company standards (templates). - Working primarily with Principal designer to ensure project execution of tasks and sub-tasks are delivered on time. Attend various trade shows and seminars to stay current in the interior design industry. - Administration: Prepare quotations, purchase orders and invoices to all parties involved. Co-ordination of deliveries and installations with the client and installer on site. - Style and procure all items needed to wrap up and reveal the finished product to the client.

- Organize meetings and co-ordination with product representatives.- Assist with on-site projects and inventory; over-seeing contractors and the arrangement of furniture in a corporate setting.- Assist with Architectural drawings in AutoCAD and Revit as needed. - Undergo training for CAP to utilize in space planning while ensuring accurate furniture specifications are documented. - On-site verifications and measurements.- Maintain and update material library.

- Prepare elementary school teachers with their associated subjects and grades- Create accounts, courses, class schedules, and report periods for each grade and teacher for all public schools within the Durham District School Board. - Switchboard duties to answer questions relating summer school courses, programs, and to direct phone calls as needed.