Abigail Haggerty

Interior Design with over 8 years of experience in project coordination, client service, and administrative support. Recipient of the 2025 NEWH Interior Design Scholarship, awarded for academic excellence and creative promise. Passionate about architectural history and eager to contribute to historic remodels and preservation projects.

Lifelong exposure to construction and hands-on work informs my practical understanding of materials and building processes. I'm a proactive, reliable self-starter who thrives in collaborative, fast-paced environments. Excited to grow within a design world and bring thoughtful, detail-oriented solutions to every project.

Professional Color Advisor - Dunn Edwards - Fountain Valley

(2026-04)

• Consult with homeowners, contractors, and designers to develop customized color palettes and product recommendations tailored to each client's project goals.
• Build lasting customer relationships through consultative sales, product education, and personalized follow-up using HubSpot CRM.
• Recommend complete coating systems by evaluating project requirements, lighting conditions, existing finishes, durability needs, and application methods.
• Translate interior design principles into functional, aesthetically cohesive color solutions for residential renovation and new construction projects.
• Maintain expert knowledge of Dunn-Edwards products, color trends, and application techniques to provide professional guidance and exceptional customer service.

Luxury Design Project Manager and Procurement Specialist - Sayler Studio - Newport Beach, CA

(2024-09 - 2025-12)

• Managed full-cycle procurement for FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment), including placing orders, tracking shipments, and coordinating returns and exchanges.
• Conducted delivery audits and resolved complex logistics issues (damages, product inaccuracies, client preference adjustments) in collaboration with vendors and third-party warehouse partner (Bring Pro) to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
• Served as a key liaison with vendors to review product specifications, confirm lead times, and ensure alignment with design intent and quality standards
• Created, maintained, and managed comprehensive project specification books, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all trades and design phases.
• Presented complete project scope and design intent to subcontractors—including general contractors, electricians, plumbers, and handymen—to obtain accurate bids and qualified contractor options for client selection.
• Calculated precise material quantity needs for each project phase, incorporating standard industry overages to ensure sufficient supply and minimize construction delays.
• Supported project install days by organizing delivery schedules, supervising on-site installations, and ensuring seamless execution of the lead designer's vision.
• Performed detailed walkthroughs with general contractors on high-end kitchen and bath remodels to verify quality, progress, and adherence to design specifications.
• Tracked and managed project budgets, collaborating with the accounting team to ensure accurate sales tax reporting and cost controls across multiple projects.
• Assisted in sourcing furniture and accessories, making independent design decisions aligned with the lead designer's overall concept and aesthetic.

Case Manager Assistant - CHOC Children's Hospital - Orange, CA

(2022-09 - 2024-02)

• Facilitate Orders of a variety of products from multiple vendors on an expedient timeline.
• Coordinate communication and maintain correspondence between multiple disciplines, hospitals and care facilities with CHOC Oncology Department.
• Maintain patient, scan, and task database utilizing Excel, Microsoft Teams, redcap and SharePoint.
• Book MD and Case Manager meetings, conferences and consultations.
• Update Chemotherapy treatment roadmaps daily.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives.
• Responsibly handles and distributes confidential medical documentation to appropriate parties

Attractions - Disneyland Attractions - Anaheim, CA

(2021-12 - 2022-05)

• Assisting guests with directions or questions about the park, park technology, or recommendations.
• Creating a fun environment for guests to engage with characters, rides and entertainment options.
• Maintaining safety and boundaries. Spieling to guests regarding safety, entertainment and directions

Sales Associate - Torrid - Westminster, CA

(2021-10 - 2022-01)

• Assisting customer in finding the products they are searching for
• Completing company goals by applying sales techniques to potential customers
• Providing comprehensive customer service
• Completing sales transactions using cash, credit/ debit cards and rewards

Registered Behavior Technician - Cornerstone Therapies - Huntington Beach, CA

(2020-07 - 2021-12)

• Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information
• Open communication with family members or others close to clients to keep them informed of treatment planning and progress
• Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of clients with a variety of disabilities

Behavior Interventionist - Newport Mesa School District - Newport Beach, CA

(2019-08 - 2020-06)

• Observe, record data and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
• Confer with other staff members on a student's team (SLPA, OT, SAI, Psych, BCBA and Teacher) to plan or schedule lessons, goals and programs promoting learning, following IEP
• Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes

Registered Behavior Technician - Children's Learning Connection - Fountain Valley, CA

(2017-04 - 2019-08)

Associate of Science - Interior Design - Fullerton College (2024-01 - 2026-05)

General Education and Psychology Courses - Capella University (2020-03 - 2021-05)