Project Manager · Design Strategist

Cristina Wu

Transforming concepts into reality

CAD

What I Do

From ambition to achievement

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Jan 2025—Present
THE COMO HOTEL
Launch & Operations
Vancouver, BC • West End

Grand opening: Launching Vancouver's newest boutique experience

  • 32-room European-inspired boutique hotel opening to guests
  • Operational systems live: digital check-in, guest services, partnerships
  • 20% opening promotional campaign driving early bookings
  • FIFA 2026 World Cup VIP packages and corporate stays
  • Steps from Stanley Park and English Bay beaches
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2024
THE COMO HOTEL
Construction & Build-Out
Vancouver, BC

From blueprints to reality: Full renovation execution

  • Complete property transformation: studios, 1BR & 2BR suites
  • Signature Wellness Suite with Peloton and red light therapy
  • Kitchen suites, spacious patios, underground parking
  • Premium amenities: Nespresso, bike rentals, A/C, high-speed WiFi
  • Coordinating contractors, vendors, and timeline milestones
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2023—2024
THE COMO HOTEL
Design & Concept Development
Vancouver, BC

Vision to design: Creating a European-inspired Vancouver hideaway

  • Concept: Blending European sophistication with Vancouver's coastal energy
  • Architectural planning for 32-room boutique transformation
  • Interior design: Clean contemporary meets warm textiles
  • Brand identity and guest experience strategy
  • AutoCAD technical drawings and space optimization
Interior Design
2020—Present
CRISTINA J DESIGNS
Interior Design Consultant
Vancouver, BC

Translating vision into reality through design and strategy

  • Crafting compelling proposals that win complex projects
  • Converting design concepts into presentations that close deals
  • Managing end-to-end project delivery
Las Vegas
2015—2018
LVVA VACATION RENTALS
Co-Founder & Director of Operations
Las Vegas, NV

Built a $5M vacation rental empire from the ground up

  • Scaled portfolio from zero to 120+ properties
  • Generated $5M+ annual revenue
  • Secured partnerships including MGM Signature towers
  • Led portfolio strategy in competitive markets

Core Expertise

Business Development

Strategic partnerships & growth

Project Management

Full-cycle execution

Architecture & Design

AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Suite

Real Estate

Commercial & Hospitality

Let's Build Together

Whether you're developing a boutique hotel, scaling a real estate portfolio, or need strategic design leadership—let's connect.