I first earned my Associates degree in Business Administration, where I worked for several years. I soon learned that I wanted to follow my heart, which has since led me to design.
When asked what my design style is, I honestly cannot say that I have one. Being a good designer requires one to have an open mind and approach each project uniquely. As a designer I strongly believe in incorporating a concept, as every decision I make will have a purpose and a place. The client comes first; their needs, wants, understanding how they function, as well as their aesthetic. Knowing how to incorporate this information into a safe, functional and aesthetically pleasing space is an art. As an interior designer I truly love what I do. Impacting one's feelings and emotions through the built environment is a great achievement.
FFA Architecture and Interiors, Inc., Portland, OR, US, Interior Design Intern
Researched design trends
Formatted design inspiration presentations
Constructed materials binders
Maintained materials library
Rendered floor plans using Illustrator
The Art Institute of Portland, Portland, OR, US, Bachelors, Interior Design
Commercial, Residential, Retail, Medical, Hospitality and Institutional Design
AutoCAD 2010-2013
Adobe Creative Suite 5.5
Sketch Up
Hand sketching and rendering
Space planning
Concept development
Lighting
Construction Documents
Specifications
Clark College, Vancouver, WA, US, Business Administration
Associates of Arts Degree in Business Administration
Business Law
Accounting
Economics
Retail Design Studio, 2nd Place
Concept and lighting based studio
Design a brick and mortar store for a digital company
Highest Honors, Award
Graduated with my Bachelors in Interior Design with the highest honors
Story Telling, Award
Fundraiser for Serving up Style; Molly's Fund Fighting Lupus
Worked on a design team to construct a dining room design
Concept development
Worked directly with vendors
Built out dining room design
Best Table Top, Award
Fundraiser for Serving up Style; Molly's Fund Fighting Lupus
Worked on a design team to construct a dining room design
Concept development
Worked directly with vendors
Built out dining room design