Welcome to Majesty Design International

Greetings!  I'm Colleen Raney and I am pleased to present to you my collection of amazing experiences and endeavors.  After over 25 years of business experience including a walk through the building industry with numerous gifted and world-class architects, designers, and developers, financiers and the most amazing selection of clientele, may sharing these highlights of my sojourn inspire you as well.

COLLEEN T. RANEY Biography

Principal Colleen Raney began her design career in 1989 as Assistant Visual Technician, staging and window dressing for the Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation at their premiere flagship department store in the Ala Moana Hawaii's Center shopping complex in Honolulu, Hawaii.

A graduate of Marylhurst University, nestled just south of Portland, Oregon; Ms. Raney holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Interior Design and Communications.  She also studied Interior Design at Chaminade University in Honolulu, Hawaii. She's been a member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association and has been active for several years with Dale Carnegie Training as a Graduate Assistant.

Her experiences throughout the Pacific Rim and the Pacific Northwest have provided a comprehensive view into the development, building, architectural and interior design industries. Specializing in luxury residential design, specifying, purchasing and project management; Ms. Raney brings an experienced skill set to each project and enjoys collaborating with other designers, architects and team members. She aspires to make each project unique and deliver on-time performance.

She has supported numerous auctions and fundraisers for the American Heart Association of Hawaii, RMHC of Seattle, Friends of the Children, Northwest Symphony Orchestra and has worked closely with The Junior League of Honolulu. She also facilitated the interior design and installation of updated guest room ensemble at the Ronald McDonald House (RMHC) Charities of Oregon and S.W. Washington East House and has been the chair of their Hearts & Hands auction.

Ms. Raney resides in Portland, Oregon with her husband Paul, an Estate Planning and Trademark attorney for Kell, Alterman & Runstein and their very active son.

CLIENTELE

I have had the privilege to interface and collaborate with a provocative selection of clientele on several projects. Some of these illustrious corporations and personalities include:

Mr. & Mrs. Akio Morita

Founded the SONY Corporation

Mr. Al Masini

Creator and Producer of Entertainment Tonight and Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous

Viacom/BLOCKBUSTER

Mr. Christian Reese Lassen, Artist

TOHO Co. Ltd.

Creators of the original GODZILLA films

General Growth Properties

Neiman Marcus

Nordstrom

University of Washington

Hilton Hawaiian Village

Starwood Royal Hawaiian Hotel

Mr. Michael Shinn, Developer

PAGE DESIGN ASSOCIATES - Luxury Residential Estate, Hospitality Design and Project Management, Honolulu, Hawaii

Client's Representative, Designer, Project Manager, Purchasing Agent

As the Client's Representative, Designer, Project and Purchasing Manager for Halulani O'Kahala, a 10,000 SF $9.8mm luxury estate; Ms. Raney collaborated on site with architects Christopher Belknap and Richard Geldbaugh regarding interior architectural detailing, exterior finishes and wood finish details. She oversaw the tile design and installation for all baths, and designed the pool deck edge detail. She was purchasing manager inspecting quality upon delivery of several thousand feet of custom cut, pillowed limestone imported from France. Working directly with the client's construction team, she provided quality control and on site detail revision. Purchasing responsibilities included an over $30K plumbing package, custom designed interior and exterior lighting package, custom granite and tile package, custom carpet, all audio and visual equipment, security system, stair detailing, and architectural detail elements. Additionally Ms. Raney served as Assistant Project Manager for the Client's additional luxury residential projects, The Emerald of Kahala and Villa d'Oro.

Ms. Raney also designed seating and finish details for the Hanamakuki Japanese Restaurant.

PROJECTS:

• Halulani O'Kahala 822 Kealaolu, Honolulu, Hawaii 10,000 SF $9.5mm residence


• The Emerald of Kahala, 4343 Kahala Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 8,000 SF $7mm residence


• Villa d'Oro, Kahala, Honolulu, Hawaii


• Hanamazuki Japanese Restaurant, Honolulu, Hawaii

HALULANI O'KAHALA House Befitting Heaven

In Hawaiian, its name means "Heavenly Meeting House of Kahala." This classic 6-bedroom, 7-plus bath homes with over 10,600 square feet of impressive living spaced combined Victorian architecture with 21st century technological advances. Custom craftsmanship, the finest imported materials and resort-style pool with waterfall made this Kahala home a unique showplace.

THE EMERALD OF KAHALA Honolulu, Hawaii

The excellence of the East and the creativity of the West were united on Kahala Avenue in this estate that contains over 7,900 square feet of luxurious living space, plus generous lanais and cabana. Features include a sand-bottom, free-form pool with waterfall and spa, a fabulous master suite, a gourmet kitchen and ample staff quarters.

HANAMAZUKI RESTAURANT Honolulu, Hawaii

TAKENAKA USA CORPORATION - Construction Management Firm Specializing in Sports Facilities, Luxury Commercial and Residential, Honolulu, Hawaii

http://www.takenaka.co.jp/takenaka_e/

PROJECTS:

Purchasing and Installation:

• SONY Corporation/Morita Residence, Kahala, Honolulu, Hawaii 12,122 SF, $7mm oceanfront, remodel and furnishing package

Project Administrator

• BLOCKBUSTER/VIACOM Toho Co. Ltd. Kapiolani Theatre Renovation - Blockbuster Mega-store
• Fukae Residence

LONG & ASSOCIATES, AIA, INC., Honolulu, Hawaii – Custom Estate Architectural and Interior Design Firm

http://www.lai-hawaii.com/

Interior Design Associate and Project Administrator

• Specified interior and exterior finishes for custom designed multi-million dollar residential estates and commercial projects: home theatre/media systems, marbles, granites, plumbing fixtures, appliances, custom cabinetry, ceramic tile, wall treatments, flooring, and fabrics; extensive building product and finishes research
• Collaborated with Principal, architects, engineers to edit and publish project construction specifications
• Contract Administrator for all AIA contract documents; developed document standards
• Developed and produced client presentation boards and award submittals

PROJECTS:

Interiors Associate:

• Fried Residence, Diamond Head, Honolulu, Hawaii 5,400 SF
• Elk Trust Residence, Hope Ranch, Santa Barbara, California 13,000 SF
• Chen Residence, Portlock, Honolulu, Hawaii 9,000 SF

Project Administrator/Specifications Editor:

• Chow Residence 4,500 SF Honolulu, Hawaii
• Leslie Residence 3,600 SF Honolulu, Hawaii
• Pang Residence 3,100 SF Honolulu, Hawaii
• Lassen Residence 6,000 SF
• Tsai Residence, Hawaii Loa, Honolulu, Hawaii 6,000 SF
• Kaimoku Place, Kahala, Honolulu, Hawaii 10,000 SF
• Taw Residence, Hawaii Loa, Honolulu, Hawaii 4,500 SF
• Tjan Residence, Hawaii Loa, Honolulu, Hawaii 4,300 SF
• Weil Residence, Hawaii Loa, Honolulu, Hawaii 5,000 SF
• Masini Residence, Hawaii Loa, Honolulu Hawaii 14,000 SF
• Ylarde Residence Na Pali Haweo, Honolulu, Hawaii 4,500 SF
• Muranaka Residence, Kahala, Honolulu, Hawaii 5,000 SF
• Hufano/Kravetz Residence, Hawaii Kai, Honolulu, Hawaii
• Joseph Residence, Hawaii Loa, Honolulu, Hawaii 7,500 SF
• Kolonahe Place Residence, 5,500, Honolulu, Hawaii 5,500 SF
• Matute Residence, Hawaii Loa, Honolulu, Hawaii 4,000 SF
• Pu'u Ele'ele Place, Honolulu, Hawaii 5,500 SF
• Harris Renovation, Hawaii Loa, Honolulu, Hawaii 5,000 SF
• Gosetto Remodel, Hawaii Loa, Honolulu, Hawaii 3,000 SF
• Lassen Residence Design, Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii 23,000 SF
• Bukhowa Residence, Diamond Head, Honolulu, Hawaii 3,500 SF
• Hicks Remodel, Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii 1,000 SF
• Behpor Residence, Honolulu, Hawaii 5,200 SF
• KJM Inc. Residence Honolulu, Hawaii 6,500 SF
• Conrad Jewelers, Ritz Carlton Kapalua, Maui 650 SF
• BEBE Toons Retail Shops: Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Kings' Shops Waikoloa and Waikiki Trade Center; Waikoloa and Honolulu, Hawaii

MARK MASUOKA DESIGNS - Interior Design Firm, Honolulu, Hawaii

Interior Design Assistant, Manager of CONCIERGE, Inc. (Wholesale Buyers Club)

• Assisted Principal Designer, President and Designers with all facets of specification, installation, client presentations, client interface and resourcing for luxury residential and commercial interior design
• Managed CONCIERGE, Inc. a wholesale buyers club
• Facilited Mark Masuoka Designs home design and remodel seminar

PROJECTS:

Principal's Assistant

• Abe Estate, Singapore JAPAN
• Cutter Estate, Las Vegas, Nevada

Designers' Assistant

• Chapman's Men's store, Sheraton Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii
• Parc Plaza Waikiki Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii
• Roy's Parc Bistro, Honolulu, Hawaii
• Ko Olina Condominiums, Honolulu, Hawaii
• Watumull Residence Penthouse, Honolulu, Hawaii

Specifier, Purchasing Agent

• Tongg Residence, Kailua, Honolulu, Hawaii
• Boyle Residence, Kailua, Honolulu, Hawaii
• Hallman Residence, Hawaii Loa, Honolulu, Hawaii

Installation

• Abe Residence, Kahala, Honolulu, Hawaii
• Boeing Residence, Ilikai Hotel, Honolulu Hawaii

MEDIA FIVE, LTD. - Architectural and Interior Design Firm Specializing in Resorts, Commercial and Custom Residential Estates

Project Administrator

PROJECTS:

• Hyatt Regency Guam, GUAM
• Pricia Takehara Golf Course and Clubhouse JAPAN
• Hilton Hawaiian Village, Phase III Retail Shops; Honolulu, Hawaii
• First Hawaiian Bank Relocation and Signage, Honolulu, Hawaii
• Honolulu International Airport, Gates 31-34, Honolulu, Hawaii
• Kealakekua Golf Course Clubhouse, Kealakekua, Hawaii

GENTRY HOMES, LTD. Honolulu, Hawaii - Single and Multi-Family Home/Commercial and Retail Development

http://www.gentryhawaii.com/ghomes/welcome.html

Executive Assistant to Vice President of Finance

• Interfaced with consultants to complete marketing brochure for $30,000,000 Waiawa 3,000 acre development; invited by VP of Design Development to join Product Development Team
• Managed loan documentation for $3mm Loan, $4mm Mortgage Loan, $1mm Bridge Loan, $7mm Rental Complex Refinance: Environmental Assessments, Alta Title Insurance, Hazardous Materials Agreements and other loan documentation required to facilitate closings
• Maintained records for irrevocable trust and three marital trusts; developed Sales Statistics reporting format and exhibits; maintained records for all company insurance including but not limited to risk management, liability, property and vehicle

PROJECTS:

• Waiawa: $30mm 3k acre development including single and multi-family housing, commercial and public facilities


• Gentry Homes, Ltd. Developments: Alii Cove, Meridian, and Alii Court

THE JSM GROUP Honolulu, Hawaii - Construction Management Firm

Project Expeditor and Project Directors' Assistant

• Expedited critical path project elements through interfacing directly with Fletcher Pacific (contractor) to ensure project schedule
• Assisted two Project Directors in all facets of $160 million dollar shopping center renovation and expansion
• Project administrator for Nordstrom lease agreement negotiation; managed American Institute of Architects (AIA) contract documents
• Nordstrom pad scoping document editor
• New Business Development: Identified and investigated new business opportunities with personal and professional contacts

PROJECTS:

• Ala Moana Hawaii's Center shopping complex $160 million dollar renovation, Honolulu, Hawaii

VILLA D' ORO Kahala Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii

In Italian, Villa d' Oro means "House of Gold." This 4 bedroom and 4 - 1/2 bath luxury estate also boasts of an outdoor lap pool that crowns this Itailan-style villa on Kahala Avenue.

Halulani O'Kahala Honolulu, Hawaii

POLO RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION, Honolulu, Hawaii Flagship Store

http://www.ralphlauren.com/frontdoor/index.jsp?videoflash=false&flashversion=9

Visual Technician's Assistant

Assisted Lead Visual Technician with all seasonal staging and dressing of six exterior window sets as well as merchandising and prop sets of interior.

COLLEEN RANEY Kitchen Designs and Drafting

Illustrations of Kitchen Design, AutoCAD and hand drafting