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Heidi Gaeddert

Heidi Gaeddert

Brooklyn, NY, US

 
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About 

I am an ambitious, self-motivated, highly organized interior designer with several years of experience, split between New York and San Francisco. I am a fast learner and a great teacher, and feel my passion for design, positive attitude, and detail to attention would be an asset to any design project. 

I am looking to be part of a team of designers with diverse talent, who share a common goal of approaching design holistically. I feel space design can only be successful when all layers of the human experience are considered. This is especially important in a bustling city like NYC; people need thoughtfully designed spaces to escape the noise of their routine - somewhere to have a moment to absorb and reflect that is simultaneously stimulating and quiet, somewhere that speaks to the human experience.

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Employment 

David Howell Design, New York, NY, US, Designer, Project Manager

Project management, sourcing, client presentations, presentation layouts, budget management, procurement, drafting, modeling, finish schedules, project installation management, invoicing & office administration

Sep 2017 - current
 

Freelance Prop Stylist, Prop Stylist

Working creatively with a team of photographers, directors, and set designers, I helped to style product and props on a photo set to generate photo images to be used for marketing in catalog and online retail. Clients include Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, and Comcast.

Jan 2016 - current
 

Drew McGukin Interiors, New York, NY, US, Designer, Project Manager

Project management, client presentations, presentation layouts, procurement, furniture design development, drafting, modeling, project installation management, office administration

Dec 2016 - Sep 2017
 

Out of Hands Onto Walls (OHOW), San Francisco, CA, US, Space designer and Curator

Out of Hands Onto Walls (OHOW) is an art collective that hosts art events to support artists in the San Francisco area and beyond. I handled space design, event promotion &
production, website design, curation of artwork, and installations/strikes of art shows.

Jan 2014 - Oct 2016
 

Freelance interior design, San Francisco, CA, US, Interior Designer

Working closely with a client and her family through several stages of their living space, I designed and created organizational systems for all storage units in the house, designed and oversaw construction of a custom closets, and selected and installed furnishings and home accessories. I also organized documents and personal effects and handled donations.

Sep 2013 - Oct 2016
 

Gigi Park, San Francisco, CA, US, Design Assistant/Staging Associate

Gigi Park is a San Francisco based home-staging and interior design business. Working in a wide range of residential spaces I selected and installed furnishings and accessories, installed artwork, directed moving crews with installations and strikes, and managed a 5,000 sq ft warehouse of inventory.

Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
 

Design SI, Chico, CA, US, Design Assistant

Design SI is an interior design firm based in Chico, CA. As an assistant working on high-end residential projects I was involved in the design process from start to finish. My responsibilities included generating floor plans and CD’s, sourcing and selecting furnishings, accessories, and materials, space planning, hand rendering, and composing presentation layouts.

Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
 

Education 

NCIDQ, New York, NY, US, Interior Design Certification

IDFX exam: Pass, October 2018
IDPX exam: Pass, April 2019
Practicum exam: Pending April 2020

Oct 2018 - current
 

California State University, Chico, New York, Bachelors, Interior Design

Interior Design focus with a minor in Art History. I also explored fine arts courses including glass blowing, print making, and drawing. Additionally completed a course in LEED Certification.

Sep 2006 - May 2010
 

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