Amber Holder Portfolio
Amber Holder
Experience & Skills
Director of Design & Senior Project Lead,
Summit Hotel Properties,
Austin, TX
September 2019 - Current
- New construction, Historic & Full Hotel Renovations
- Project Management for most challenging projects – 2-4 projects at a time
- Developed Budget & Milestone Date Forecasting Templates for more efficient project management (used company wide)
- Assistance with potential asset acquisitions; design/construction and budget forecasting
- Department Management with 6 designers; review of all work, departmental forecasting, scheduling, hiring, training
- Specializing in Scope writing, Budget oversight, Construction & Contract Administration
Senior Interior Designer & Project Manager,
Leslie Fossler Interiors,
Austin, TX
March 2015 - September 2019
- New construction multi-family, hotel, restaurant and office projects
- Complete Project Management – SD thru CD; contract, scope, budget, plan
development, specifications, construction admin, installation
- Client Facing responsibilities including Presentations, Communications, Sourcing
- Consultant coordinations to ensure project goals, budget & timeline
- Prioritize & manage 4-6 projects at a time; schedule, deliverables, budget, customs
- Supervised 2 designers; work flow, red lines & design mentoring
- Pro-Core, Newforma, Adobe, Photoshop, AutoCAD
Contract Work,
Various
August 2010 - Current
- New construction & Remodel - residential, multi-family, hotel, restaurant, office
- Full Service - Consulting to Contract to Purchasing to Installation
- Historic properties; existing structure add-ons
- Consultant coordinations to ensure project goals, budget & timeline
- Custom Lighting, Furniture, Art, Tile, Textiles, Wallcovering
Linfield Design,
Project Manager & Interior Design Lead,
Austin, TX
March 2010 - June 2013
- Model home architecture & interiors for Production Builders like David Weekly, Lennar, etc.
- Project management- SD thru CD; contract, scope, budget, plan development,
specifications, construction admin, installation
- Managed drafting schedule for all office projects; oversee & coordinate all deliverables
- Managed 1 junior designer & 1 intern