During my career, I have applied my proven expertise and ongoing professional development to meeting and exceeding all objectives put before me. The following examples from my resume represent the absolute value I can deliver in this new role:
As the Principal Designer and Owner of Paul O’Rourke Design, I managed projects effectively from concept development stage through installation; this included prototyping and manufacturing processes. I developed floor plans, elevations, sections and details throughout all design phases. In my time running the business, I custom designed furniture, decks, interiors, fine art and accessories. I also completed residential designs and builds; completed installations include DIFFA-SF, The Exploratorium, The Wheelchair Foundation and Clean Ocean Action. I also provide bureau services for other new York Designers. (drafting, sourcing, project management)
While serving as a Designer for E.N. Interiors, I designed functional yet visually pleasing residential spaces; as a part of this process, I composed concept designs and material boards. I also executed research, shopping and FF&E duties in an efficient and expedient manner. Additionally, I documented and tracked all CFAs, orders and deliveries.
During my time as a Theatrical Design in New York, I created and built sets and lighting designs for numerous off-off-Broadway shows and developed a sought after dramatic style. Furthermore, I created staging concepts, lighting systems and other materials for construction.
As a seasoned professional, I am dedicated to partnering with a team with the same passion for growth and success within the design industry.
New York School of Interior Design (NYSID), New York, NY, US, Bachelors, BFA-Interior Design
Comprehensive 4-year program at CIDA Accredited institution ranked at number 3 in the nation for Undergraduate Interior Design study.
Historic Preservation Nantucket, Grant
Grant awarded by juriy selection to an exceptional student in the BFA program to attend summer Historic Preservation Nantucket course in Nantucket, MA.
Students expand their knowledge of 18th- and 19th-century American design and learn about the methods used to preserve and adapt historic interiors. For a final project, students work with the Nantucket Preservation Trust to access a property and make a preservation recommendation.
McMillen Scholarship, Scholarship
McMillen, Inc. was founded in 1924 by Eleanor McMillen Brown who operated out of her New York City townhouse selling 18th century furniture sent to her from Europe. By the late 1920's McMillen, Inc. had become a full-service decorating business becoming one of the professions landmark firms. Some important designers of the late 20th century such as Albert Hadley and Mark Hampton trained at McMillen. In 1972 Betty Sherrill succeeded Mrs. Brown as President, the office she held until becoming chairman in 2002, her current position. Ms. Sherrill was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts by NYSID in 2013. This scholarship was endowed in honor of the firm’s 75th anniversary by Brunschwig & Fils, and was further supported by a gift from Mrs. Sherrill. It is awarded annually to a student to encourage completion of the BFA program.
President's Merit Scholarship, Scholarship
This intuitional scholarship is awarded to incoming students that show exceptional potential in the study of interior design.
Keith Bjes Scholarship, Scholarship
Keith Bjes attended NYSID to pursue a second career in interior design. This fund was endowed in his memory by friends and classmates after his passing in 2007. The scholarship is awarded to AAS or BFA students who follow in his footsteps and are undertaking a second career in interior design.
