About our team
dawn sena
Principal
Dawn Sena, President
Dawn has been working in the hospitality interior design business for over 25 years. Dawn is a licensed, award winning interior designer, who has received many awards from the American Resort Development Associate (ARDA) and has been interviewed by many trade publications. Dawn has also been asked to speak at several national conferences.
When Dawn is not working, she loves to travel and spend time with family, including her grown children, and twin grandsons, all her pride and joy.
Director of Design
Director of Design
Makenzi Smith
Makenzi is a licensed interior designer and NCIDQ-certified professional specializing in hospitality design. As Director of Design, she blends creative vision with precision, guiding projects from concept to completion. Known for her organization and efficiency, she creates spaces that are both beautiful and functional. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, exploring new cuisines, reading, and time with family.
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Carley Pagan
Project Manager
Carley Pagan
As Project Manager at Sena Hospitality Design, Carley coordinates timelines, budgets, and vendors to ensure projects run smoothly and efficiently. Her organizational skills and problem-solving abilities, sharpened as a mother of three, make her adept at managing complex hospitality projects. She enjoys spending time with her family and finding inspiration in everyday life.
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Design Associate
Nadia Aleksandrov
Nadia has been working with SHD for over 5 years and is currently an independent design-associate. Nadia is skilled in design, 3D modeling, professional renderings, and creating digital presentations. Nadia is a graduate of the Art Institute of Jacksonville with her bachelor’s degree in Interior Design.
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Controller
Peggy Bressman
Peggy has 30+ years experience as a full time bookkeeper for design and architectural businesses. She received her MBA from the Crummer School of Graduate Studies at Rollins College. Peggy’s responsibilities are widespread for SHD, as she facilitates payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and all record tracking required.
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