COLLEEN POCHOPIEN
La Grange Park, IL 60526 | (312) 771-9803 | cspochopien@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/colleen-pochopien | issuu.com/colleenpochopien
PROFILE
Emerging interior design professional with a foundation in space planning, material selection, and client-focused design solutions. Recently earned an Associate’s Degree in Interior Design and a Kitchen & Bath certification. Brings a strategic, detail-oriented approach shaped by a background in business operations, enhancing the ability to translate design concepts into well-executed, intentional solutions that elevate everyday experiences.
EDUCATION
College of DuPage Associates Degree – Interior Design, Kitchen & Bath Certification
Glen Ellyn, Illinois May 2026
DePaul University, Kellstadt Graduate School of Business Master of Business Administration – Operations Management
Chicago, Illinois June 2009
Miami University, Farmer School of Business Bachelor of Science – Accountancy, Minor in Supply Chain Management
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Autodesk AutoCAD, Sketch-up, Enscape, Adobe InDesign & Photoshop, Chief Architect, Builder Trend Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Canva Organized, detail oriented, able to work independently and in a team environment
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Oxford, Ohio May 2004
Student member of NKBA and ASID Two-time Kravet Competition Runner Up Prelude Student Design Competition Participant Highly developed communication, time management, listening and conflict resolution skills
WORK EXPERIENCE Liv Companies Burr Ridge, IL Design Assistant January 2026 - Present • Research and coordinate interior finishes, materials, and products for client projects throughout detailed design. • Edit and create 3D model renderings, detailed drawings and presentations to reflect client selections. • Maintain material and sample library, coordinate & participate in client showroom visits, and manage active selections list and client approvals in Builder Trend. Constellation Brands Inc Chicago, IL Director, Product Owner March 2022 - June 2024 • Collected user requirements and feedback to design and publish 5 interactive dashboards in Microsoft Power BI and a category strategy playbook, which delivered $60M in savings over 3 years. • Supervised a diverse team of technical experts to deliver against a two-year product roadmap and defined a strategic vision to accelerate business value delivery. Constellation Brands Inc Chicago, IL Senior Manager, Procurement Tools & Analytics February 2021 - March 2022 Procurement Operations Manager June 2017 - January 2021 • Developed and secured leadership approval for a category strategy for advertising production driving 5% cost reduction. Worked with internal teams and key vendors to execute against strategy. • Collaborated with a team to establish a process for reporting savings. Devised project tracker and scorecard to measure team performance. Constellation Brands Beer Division Chicago, IL Manager, Logistics Finance February 2011 - June 2017 • Led financial planning, accounting, forecasting, and analysis for logistics costs. Created $575 Million annual budget and tracked performance. Prepared reporting for meetings with senior leadership to review results. • Oversaw reconciliation of General Ledger activity during month-end close and validated that Cost of Goods Sold and Inventory accounts were properly stated. Chicago, IL Crown Imports LLC Logistics Analyst February 2008 - February 2011 Senior Purchasing Coordinator June 2004 - February 2008 • Managed a Request for Proposal for container drayage services with 10 suppliers. Created all documents, maintained relationship with suppliers and oversaw carrier selection. • Identified methods to optimize a distribution network delivering 10% savings potential.