EOC Week 10; Standing out in a crowd

Champagne and an amazing design! What a great combination. We are going to blow you away with all the detailed drawings and elevations. Our organized presentation will sell itself. We put a lot of time and effort into this project. I don't understand how this EOC is different from the three wows.

Week 9 EOC; Challenges of classroom vs real world

The challenges that we may face in the real world is managing. I did not learn much in class by my instructor. I read the book but no examples were given. Wait one example was given and it was by the substitute teacher. Luckily I did learn somethings having to do with project management in the merchandising industry when I worked for IKEA. People are more serious in the real world because its real money we are dealing with. Working in the classroom I learned how to delegate and contribute on a different level. I also learned about the challenges that the other team had. There was lots of frustration, mostly because there was not a clear outline. I did ask other interior design professionals if project managing was a vague task. I was told that there will always be some kind of outline or list to go by. So it looks like in the real world there is someone who will know what needs to get done and show you the ropes.

Week 8 EOC; Evening News

Veronica Carranza

ID421 Facilities and Project Management

November 23, 2010

Week 8 EOC; Evening News

Chad: There are some very exciting things going at the City Center! We just heard that things seem to be getting pretty wild at the Veer Towers. Want to find out more? Stay tuned for the 6 O’clock evening news.

Commercial Break-

Barbara: What is all the excitement at the Veer Towers? There are quite a few bachelors buying out all the condos. It seems it has become the destination for care free lifestyles and one night stands. It’s perfect for that man who is not into commitments. 

James: That’s right Barb! I myself am locking in my fix rate. Can’t wait to get in and go out! Find out more about the Veer Towers by checking out our website at channel 6 news/Veer Towers.

Week 7 EOC; Scheduling Issues

If one trade gets backed up the others get pushed back as well. There is a project managing schedule in the book that shows how the trades are affect when one gets behind. Also, We need keep in mind that the budget may also become affected. Change orders may occur which means that more money may be involved and decisions need to be made.

Week 6 EOC; Ideas for sales presentation

I would like to show more of the design aspect rather than the marketing part. I believe a space sells itself more that looking at an ad page that can have a certain message. People also like to attend events that incorporate lunches. They can eat and then pay attention to the presentation.

Week 5 EOC; Midterm

Veronica Carranza

ID 421 Facilities & Project Management

Tuesday, November 02, 2010

EOC; Mid Term

Our group was the first place group. We did not read our pages directly from the screen. Our images told the story, and our website was well organized. It turned out very professional. Lucy did a great job when it came to having to “divide and subdivide the project scope into major “pieces,” or work packages” (Gido & Clements).My only concern with our project was the timing of our slides. When we transferred our information over to another computer, the timing went wrong and thus our presentation was cut short. Part of me was thinking “We’ll never get it done in time” (Gido & Clements). But we worked through it and just in the nick of time, we put it together. Overall, our team worked well together. We met up every week to exchange ideas and information. There was a combined effort to put together the power point presentation.  We did a pretty good job. Lucy is a great leader; she made sure everyone did their part.

Anne’s group was the second place group. I understood the message they were trying to convey. My problem was that there was a lot of reading from the screen involved. The color of their background was too bright (I could hardly read some areas.) There were some miss spelled words. They did a nice job on their drawings given such a short amount of time. I think that they didn’t quite understand what was required. But that goes for both teams. “Define the specific activities that need to be performed for each work package in order to accomplish the project objective” (Gido & Clements), is what we lacked from our facilitator. Everyone could have done better with closer guidance.

Week 4:EOC; WOW

Three WOWS!

I will have to think about this more….. 
There is one thing that I could think of right now. I could show up with drinks. But because it is a school facility that I am presenting, it would have to be cider or something non alcoholic.  We could serve snacks and make everyone feel welcomed. I would choose to start off with our company and show the crowd what kind of design firm we are.

Another thing we as a team could do is use a toy car that can be driven by remote control and have it drag in balloons and get some smoke going. Ultimately make the area look like a party of some sort. If this were a real meeting, I might have hired real strippers. They would not perform but their presence would intimidate the men. Maybe make them more vulnerable. This would be great. But since it is only a school project and we had little direction. I suppose that in the real world I would find out how to go about working a project out since I am not learning it in class by my instructor.

Week3 EOC; Brilliant Ideas

I have several ideas to start a buzz on the new take for the Veer Towers. The best way to promote 'The Modern Bachelor Pad' is by having a party at the Veer Towers. Only those who make six figures in each company will be invited for viewing. One rule will apply, they cannot be married. The next best thing to do is to create a commercial that will speak to the bachelors of Las Vegas and California. It would be something like a European commercial. The ideal audience would be specific to those who are business professionals who work on or near the strip that like to live the single lifestyle. Another way to promote the Veer Towers is to have the local news broadcasting companies do a spread on the changes that were made to cater to the Modern bachelor. All of the above could be done along with handing out flyers at night clubs where celebrities hang out. Ideally we would have a celebrity promoting the Veer Towers.

Week 2 EOC; Action Agenda

Action Agenda

Team members:

Lucy Gamalong- Project Manager

Veronica Carranza- Designer

Melissa Nouwels- Designer

Simone Jackson- Designer

Lucy’s Responsibilities:

Create Company Name

Contact web designer

Create a logo

Create a location and contact information

Find a source of contact for the VEER Towers

Deliverables

Create a schedule

Veronica’s Responsibilities:

Re-write the statement (needs to be about one paragraph) MARKETING

Get CAD or floor plans

Get site plan

Find out current condo prices

Create a questionnaire to target market

What’s inclusive?

Schedule a tour

Melissa’s responsibilities:

Create business card

Take photos of location

Contact a web designer to design a web page

Demographics

Choose a target market

Simone’s Responsibilities:

Clearly define the project objective

Create the scope of the work

Create a list of questions to ask a VEER representative pertaining to the project

Create a business plan

Create a contract (general)

Budget Schedule

Week one: Project Management Institute

There are many reasons to join PMI.org.  As a member you have access to resources that otherwise would be classified such as PathPro.  PathPro is a career frame work that aids in identifying your own set of skills that are required in successfully managing projects.  Another benefit is having the opportunity to exchange valuable information with other members through their network chapter.  There are even leadership and volunteer opportunities.  Informative publications are a plus.  They will send it to your email or you can access it through their website.  Being a member allows you to submit your own column in the news letters as long as you follow their guidelines.
 A variety of discounts are offered.  Credential exams and renewals are to name a few.  There are three types of memberships; individual membership, student membership, and retiree membership. Each have a different fee. There is an additional fee to join the chapters.
 It appears to me that their Global Congress and Regional Events provide invaluable information.  Not only is the knowledge shared, they provide professional development to those who seek it.  The upcoming event will be held in October 9-12 2010 in Washington, D.C.  at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center.  The following event will be held in Dublin, Ireland May 9-11 2011.

Week 1; My voice

As an Interior Designer who likes to create relaxing environments, I am especially interested in the mid century modern style. I specialize in commercial design but working on residential projects and hospitality projects is just as much fun.  
I was a Visual Merchandiser for 7 years and my career was becoming too easy. I needed a bigger challenge in my life. I decided to go back to school and become an Interior Designer. It was the best decision I ever made.
I think of designing as a puzzle that needs to be solved. Creating the environment a person can only imagine is a rewarding job. My goal is to fulfill my client’s wants and needs and make them a reality. Business has been great!