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Holly Conrad Smith

Holly Conrad Smith

Philadelphia, PA, US

 
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About 

I have developed my career around providing accurate design documentation and marketing materials for luxury clientele. I thrive in an environment where I can enhance efficiencies, develop standards, and provide technical solutions for creative design problems.

SKILLS

  • Revit
  • AutoCad
  • 3d Studio Max
  • Sketchup
  • Form-Z Renderzone Plus
  • Adobe Photoshop & Indesign 
  • Multi-Media Hand Rendering
  • FF&E Selection
  • Microsoft Office

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Toll Brothers Inc. - Toll Architecture, Horsham, PA, US, BIM Technician

- Modeled over 100 pieces of content within 3 months, and created the graphic standards and quantity take-offs for the company’s first BIM conversion project.
- Initiated development of a new strategy for builder option configuration.
- Provided support on multiple BIM models, including standards implementation, troubleshooting, and modeling work, to ensure all teams met strict deadlines.
- Utilized company methodology to accurately model wood-framed construction homes.

Nov 2017 - current
 

Toll Brothers Inc. - Toll Architecture, Horsham, PA, US, Studio Associate II

- Established a standards wiki, leading to workflow efficiency and enhanced training.
- Utilized AutoCAD Architecture to produce construction documents for single family, multi-unit, condominium, sales center, and clubhouse projects.
- Generated construction documents for multiple states and municipalities.
- Prepared ResCheck, Attic Ventilation, and Light/Vent calculations for code review.
- Coordinated with architects, architectural & site engineers, and field personnel to ensure precise documentation from concept through delivery.

Apr 2016 - Nov 2017
 

Toll Brothers Inc. - Toll Architecture, Horsham, PA, US, Artwork Production Coordinator

- Managed the work flows of multiple teams to meet required deadlines.
- Developed metrics to tack month-over-month performance and ensure adherence to deadlines, architectural accuracy, and visual standards.
- Enhanced standards documentation and established efficiencies to streamline project management tasks.
- Negotiated pricing with artwork vendors and approved invoices.

Nov 2012 - Apr 2016
 

StoneMar Natural Stone Company, Cherry Hill, NJ, US, Designer

- Designed custom residential spaces, specializing in specification of natural stone, tile, and luxury bath fixtures.
- Used 2D and 3D visualization techniques to visually communicated design intent to clients while generating sales of the company product.
- Orchestrated client meetings and site surveys; produced specifications, and estimates.
- Interfaced with contractors and product reps to ensure proper application of materials.

Oct 2010 - Nov 2012
 

Gruber Design Associates, Havertown, PA, US, Assistant to the Designer

- Produced presentation and construction drawings using AutoCAD, Form-Z, and Adobe CS.
- Researched new materials and furniture selections for various projects.
- Assisted the designer in surveying sites, documenting progress at site meetings, FF&E.

Apr 2009 - Aug 2009
 

Education 

Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, US, Bachelors, Interior Design

Relevant Coursework:
Senior Thesis - Hospital Hospitality House
Commercial Studio
Hospitality Studio
Residential Studio
Sophomore Interior Studio 1 & 2

Contract Documentation for Interior Design
Interior Systems
Textiles for Interiors
Interior Materials
Interior Detailing
Interior Lighting
Professional Practice for Interior Design

3D Studio Max
Visualization 1: Computer Imaging
Visualization II: Orthographic
Visualization 3: Digital
Introductory Drawing
Design 1 , 2, 3

History of Art 1, 2 ,3
Visual Culture: Furniture
History of Modern Architecture and Interiors
Visual Culture: Interiors

From the Drexel University Interiors Website:
The goals of the Drexel BS Interior Design Program are to:
- Expose the student to a variety of design experiences, attitudes and viewpoints.
- Develop innovative, creative problem solvers who can make aesthetic judgments and be critical of those judgments.
- Enable the student to learn the personal and professional responsibilities inherent in working together.
- Develop students who are responsible for the health, safety, welfare, shelter, support, and the enrichment of all occupants of the interior environment.
- Instill in the student awareness and sensitivity to environmental, social, cultural and ethical responsibilities.

Aug 2006 - Jun 2010
 

Awards 

Freshman Writing Award, Honorable Mention

Every year Freshman Writing Program (FWP) instructors may nominate two students in each section of English 101 for consideration for the FWP Writing Awards. A panel of faculty judges reads and evaluates the nominated essays, determining the first-, second-, and third-place winners, as well as several runners-up. The awards are then given out at the Department of English & Philosophy Awards Ceremony at the conclusion of the Week of Writing (WoW) in the spring. In addition, many of the winning essays appear the following year in The 33rd, an anthology FWP instructors use in their classes.

2006
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills