Melaney Crees
11518 Delano St. North Hollywood, CA 91606

Mobile: (818) 480-0233
Email: melaney_crees@yahoo.com
Portfolio: http://mcinterior.blogspot.com/

Experience

2012-current Lead Interior Designer    Shook Kelley                                       Los Angeles, CA

• Lead Interior Designer for 75000 sq.ft. adaptive reuse hospitality project for the J.M Smucker Co
• FF&E specification and pricing
• Develop Interior CD set including all interior elevations, floorplans, millwork, along with redlining and coordination between suppliers and vendors
• Collaborate with Sr.Architectural Designer for conceptual development

2011-2012    Jr. Designer      RAPT Studio                                                         Culver City, CA

• Set up CD's in REVIT
• Visual Development using 3D MAX, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Design Test Fit's for TI work

2011   Designer           Pasadena Police Department-SWAT Division          Pasadena,CA                        

• Custom graphic mural and logo for the SWAT team. An image of this can be found on my blog.

2011 Jan-June  Intern          Hirsch Bedner and Associates                 Santa Monica, CA                         

• Assist with AutoCAD detailing
• Complete presentation boards for design presentation

2010-present   Designer           Freelance 3d rendering                           

• Construct 3d images utilizing 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, REVIT, and AutoCAD
• Utilize existing plans including finish and elevation plans to construct realistic renderings for      print and advertisement

2005-2009   Sr.Designer    MCI Interior                                                                          Santa Clarita, CA

• Plans and procures all projects (future and present) from inception to completion for company, research new products and materials

• Create and implement all aspects of company marketing (mass media, social gatherings, private events)

• Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of company database, working within project budget parameters, payroll

• AutoCAD and perspective presentations, space planning, elevations, renderings 
• Develop and maintain product and material library
• Establish relationships with industry professionals
• Create and present company proposals

2006-2008  Consultant                  Castle Carpet Inc                                                          Chatsworth,CA

• Worked as a design consultant on numerous TI’s
• Developed flooring material selections to suit client needs
• Established relationships with development and construction companies for Design/Build, Design-Bid-Build, and TI work

• BOMA Member

Design Skills

• AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max, REVIT, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator

Accolades

• 2011 IIDA Student Calibre Competition
• 2011 AIA Student 1:2 Competition

Education

• College of the Canyons - AA in Interior Design
• Art Institute of California - Los Angeles, CA – BS in Interior Design
• http://mcinterior.blogspot.com