I am a graduate of Pratt Institute with a BFA in Interior Design, and my design and administrative background is very extensive having worked for both high-end residential interior design and architecture companies in New York City and abroad. Coming from a very conceptually driven program at Pratt Institute, I feel as if it has always fostered an appreciation for experimentation within our design process. As a result, this has enabled me to continue evolving as a designer and striving to innovate. Within the last two years, I have done freelance interior design work translating spatial and design requirements in to finished environments. Independently I worked one on one with clients and vendors on a regular basis, transitioning in to where I was recently at Marie Aiello Design Studio, working as a junior designer. Being in a firm environment and working on larger scale projects has been the positive challenge and opportunity that I have immediately became accustom to, and want to continue forward with.
Highlights of my educational background that may be of interest to you include:
-Architectural drawing by hand
-Producing drawings in AutoCad
-Making layouts and editing material in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator,
and InDesign
-Construction and building code knowledge
-Space planning and sourcing materials and furniture
With strong communication and presentation skills, let me also note that my greatest strength is that I am an enthusiastic person ready to take on a task to efficiently execute.
With my close attention to detail, as well as my drive to constantly innovate, I am confident that my experience and personal disposition would allow me to be an asset to your company if given the opportunity.
I look forward to talking with you and welcome the opportunity to participate in a personal interview to answer any of your questions. Please do not hesitate to contact me at (704) 807 7746, or via email at elisashankle@gmail.com.
Thank you for your consideration.
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-Advise clients on space planning and develop necessary design concepts
-Work with vendors on a regular basis selecting furniture, lighting, materials, etc...
-Create circulation and furniture schemes within Autocad
Marie Aiello Design Studio-Architecture and Interior Design, New York, NY, US, Junior Interior Designer
-Executed hand and computer renderings of custom millwork and furniture for ongoing projects
-Produced full sets of working drawings in Autocad and devised layout schemes for renovation and furniture
-Selected furniture, lighting, fabric etc...and prepared Illustrator layouts for client presentations
-Surveyed new projects and documented existing conditions to define scope of work
-Met with clients and vendors on a regular basis during all phases of projects
-Fulfilled administrative tasks formulating budgets in Excel, requesting proformas and CFAs, creating punch lists, following up with clients and vendors etc...
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-Produced full sets of working drawings in Autocad and devised layout schemes for renovations and furniture
-Assisted in the design, drafting, and hand rendering of custom furniture
-Selected furniture, lighting, fabric, etc...and created organized boards for client presentations
-Worked with vendors on a regular basis retrieving vital information for ongoing projects, requesting proforma invoices, CFAs, and quotations
-Managed budgets, orders, vendors, and client projects in Studio Designer
Edward Kozanlian Architect LLC, New York, NY, US, Assistant to Architect
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-Produced hand sketches and Autocad drawings for architect
-Sourced fabric and furniture from the D&D building for ongoing projects
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-Prepared client presentation boards and budgets
-Assisted in purchasing interior furnishings and lighting for ongoing projects
-Participated in site visits and overseen insallations
