EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Interior Design                                Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:

• NCIDQ Certified #021219
• CID Certified #6110

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY:

.• Creative professional with experience in both the Architecture and Interior Design Industry.

• Experienced in multiple project types: Architectural Core / Shell buildings, Commercial / Corporate Interiors, Institutional, Civic, Educational, Residential / Mixed Use, Hospitality and Retail Establishments.

• Experienced in Schematic Design and Design Development.

• Experienced and knowledge of building codes and construction documents.

• Experience and knowledge of Architectural building systems and Architectural Detailing.

• Experience in Millwork detailing, construction administration and selection of FF&E.

• Experienced with coordination of jobs with Vendors, Contractors, other design disciplines and City Building Officials.

• Proficent with AutoCad Architecture - 2012.

• Proficent with Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook and NewForma.

• Trained in Revit Architecture (BIM) and sketchup.

• Experienced working in a team environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Working toward architectural licensure.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Project Coordinator, - LPA, Inc., Irvine, Ca.                                                                  08/2011 - 11/2011
LPA a multiple discipline design firm featuring Architectural, Planning, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering services with design expertise in Public and Private Architecture. Corporate, K-12, Higher Education, Target Developer and Civic establishments. 

                                          
Independent Consultant for Bastien and Associates, Inc., Tustin, CA                     03/2011 - 08/2011
Bastien and Associates, a full service architecture, Planning and Consulting service providing architecture, planning, interior design and specification/cost estimation for High Tech, Entertainment, Office/Industrial, Live Venues, Education and International clients.

Independent Consultant for Nelson, Philadelphia, Pa.                                               10/2008 - 03/2011
Nelson, a national design firm with a network of global locations that utilize the resources of its six lines of business – Strategies, Interior design, Architecture, Workplace Services, Engineering and Information Services.

Sr. Interior Designer / Project Coordinator - MVE & Partners, Inc., Irvine, CA        02/2006 - 08/2008 
MVE & Partners, Inc., is a multiple discipline Architecture, Planning, Interior Design and Graphic Design firm with a focus on Residential / Multi-family, Mixed-Use, Commercial / Corporate Interiors, Institutional, Civic / Public, Hospitaiity and Retail facilities.

Project Coordinator - Interior Architects, Orange County, CA                                   06/2004 -02/2006   
Interior Architects, is a national design firm consisting of Architects, designers, Workplace Strategist and environmental specialist wit a global alliance. IA is a firm that specializes in Interior Architectural Design, Strategies and Sustainability. Project types included commercial interiors, corporate interior, financial establishments and daycare facilities.

Interior Designer / Job Captain - MVE & Partners, Inc., Irvine, CA                         11/1999 - 06/2004   
MVE & Partners, Inc., a multiple discipline Architecture, Planning, Interior Design and Graphic Design firm with a focus on Site Development, Residential / Multi-family housing, Mixed-Use, Commercial / Corporate Interiors, Civic/Public facilities and Retail establishments.