Sohee Kempf
Wallingford
Summary
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Interior Designer
University of Pennsylvania, School of Engineering
Philadelphia
02.2023 - 06.2026
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to develop functional and aesthetic design solutions.
- Organized relocation and move services.
- Conducted site assessments to evaluate space utilization and design feasibility.
- Created detailed design and installation documents, including layouts, color schemes, material, and product specifications.
- Coordinated with contractors and vendors to ensure timely, quality execution of requests.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Conducted comprehensive product research and budget analysis to support informed decision-making.
- Obtained furniture quotes from dealers, and requested POs.
- Acted as a client on large capital projects in the capacity of FF&E-related items.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Office Manager
Farnan Garden & Stone
Media
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Developed and implemented business purchasing forms and standards.
- Utilized purchasing software, and managed bank accounts.
- Procured plants and materials for projects.
- Managed office operations to ensure efficient daily workflow and communication.
- Coordinated schedules and meetings for owners.
- Assisted in budget management by tracking expenses and reporting discrepancies.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials.
Senior Project Designer
Marguerite Rodgers Interior Design
Philadelphia
01.1999 - 01.2012
- Develop and execute design intent through construction documents, and FF&E selections from concept to installation.
- Coordinated with contractors to ensure design specifications were met.
- Managed multiple concurrent projects while meeting deadlines.
- Created detailed specifications and samples for new furniture and product designs.
- Oversaw product production to ensure design integrity and quality standards, via regular shop visits.
- Reviewed blueprints and provided input on changes necessary for meeting desired outcomes.
- Communicate with the client, team, consultants, vendors, and fabricators.
Project Manager - Interior Architecture
Marguerite Rodgers Interior Design
Philadelphia
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Link between all people and components of the project.
- Continuous review of daily install problems, on-site problem solving, and circling back to update team members and documentation.
- Reviewed all documents, including CDs, specifications, shop drawings, and purchase orders.
- Maintained all job-related documents of record throughout the duration of the job and post-construction.
- Coordinate communication with client, team, consultants and vendors.
Production Assistant
The Fabric Workshop & Museum
Philadelphia
09.1998 - 04.2000
- Constructed working prototypes with the artist and the team.
- Collaborated in review discussions, evaluating next steps to project completion.
- Created duplicates of original art installations for exhibitions and galleries.
- Production support via sewing of retail products sold in the museum shop.
- Support the archive curator with artist duplicates purchased by the museum.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Interior Design
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA06-1998
Skills
- Autocad
- Adobe creative suite
- Microsoft Windows XP-Office Suite
- Revu Bluebeam
- Studio Designer
- File Pro
- Alexandria
- Quickbooks
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Interior Designer
University of Pennsylvania, School of Engineering
02.2023 - 06.2026
Office Manager
Farnan Garden & Stone
01.2020 - 01.2022
Project Manager - Interior Architecture
Marguerite Rodgers Interior Design
01.2010 - 01.2012
Senior Project Designer
Marguerite Rodgers Interior Design
01.1999 - 01.2012
Production Assistant
The Fabric Workshop & Museum
09.1998 - 04.2000
Bachelors of Science - Interior Design
Drexel University