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Sherry Cozad

Mahomet

Summary


Certified Interior Designer and Project Manager offering a 30-year history in the design and construction industry. I have a proven track record with clients, projects and team members. I find my greatest satisfaction in seeing a project through from start to completion. My experience has refined my ability to not only work with, lead, but also enhance and encourage team members and stakeholders alike. I have established, proven relationships with local and national vendors and contractors.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

Taylor Studios Inc.
07.2022 - Current

I successfully manage multiple large, nationwide, museum and nature center projects, by creating, implementing and staying on budget and schedule as well as managing large design and fabrication teams and cultivating positive client relations.

Senior Designer/Project Manager

McGuire Home Collection
07.2017 - 07.2022

Senior Designer-I oversaw all consultations, design and material selections to ensure brand aesthetic were met.

Project Manager-I managed all new and remodel projects from start to completion. This included all material take offs, scheduling contractors, client and vendor relations, budgeting, site visits, processing contracts, change orders and permits.

Interior Designer

Self Employed
08.2005 - 07.2017

I successfully ran my own Interior Design Business with many remodeling, interior styling and staging projects. I designed, selected materials, scheduled and budgeted all aspects of the projects.

Gallery Designer/Corporate Sales

Larry Kanfer Gallery
06.2002 - 07.2005

Designer-I remodeled the gallery and retail area to best serve the community, for both corporate and personal clientele.

Corporate Sales-This position allowed me to represent Larry Kanfer and to communicate with corporate clients, design overall projects and coordinate installations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interior Design

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
05-1994

Associate of Arts - Art And Design

Parkland College
Champaign, IL
12-1992

Skills

  • Project design and development
  • Project scheduling and management
  • Team management
  • Risk management
  • Scope management
  • Budget control
  • Contract management
  • Project closure

Certification

ASID-American Society of Interior Designers 1994-Current

Timeline

Project Manager

Taylor Studios Inc.
07.2022 - Current

Senior Designer/Project Manager

McGuire Home Collection
07.2017 - 07.2022

Interior Designer

Self Employed
08.2005 - 07.2017

Gallery Designer/Corporate Sales

Larry Kanfer Gallery
06.2002 - 07.2005

Bachelor of Science - Interior Design

Illinois State University

Associate of Arts - Art And Design

Parkland College
Sherry Cozad