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Kelsey LaPaglia

Kelsey LaPaglia

Atlanta, GA, US

 

About 

Resume:

EDUCATION   

The University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design                                                                                      May 2013
GPA 3.6/4.0 

  • Hope Scholarship Recipient
  • Cortona Study Abroad Stipend
  • Deans List


EXPERIENCE   

Rule Joy Trammell + Rubio       Atlanta, GA               June 2013- September 2013
RJT+R is an innovative architectural and interior design firm recognized for excellence in a wide range of design, including corporate office, commercial, mixed-use, and hospitality projects. 

Interior Design Intern
• Selected finishes, lighting, fabrics, flooring, and furniture for a broad range of projects
o Junior Achievement project at the GWCC, Loews Hotel Philadelphia, Bryan Cave Law Firm Renovation, ClubCorb projects, graphic proposal for Alexan on Krog Apartments, North Georgia Lodge designs
• Created and edited construction documents, as-builts, punchlists, and renderings using AutoCad and Revit
• Produced floor plans, lighting plans and finish plans; constructed finish books, specification and budget documents & bid packages
• Designed inspirational project proposals and graphic presentations using strong Adobe Creative Suite and Photoshop abilities
• Fearlessly communicated with design principals, colleagues, vendors, and potential clients

 

UGA Office of Architects    Athens, GA          Oct. 2012-Present

Administrative Assistant
• Attentively conduct front desk administration
• Assist designers with tasks and projects

 

Athens Land Trust    Athens, GA                   Spring 2011
Affordable family housing, sustainable neighborhood design, and active land preservation servicing the low-income families of the Athens-Clarke county area.

Intern

• Developed floor plans, 3d models, and project manuals using AutoCad, Revit, and SketchUp.
• Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to create intriguing brochures, flyers, and advertisements.
• Proactively communicated with donors, business partners, and volunteers to organize a charity bike race.

  

RELATED COURSEWORK  

• Commercial Law Office Design: Programming, space planning, code analysis, material & finish selection, floor plans, lighting plans
• Retail Store Design: studying abroad in Cortona, Italy- Case studies, product & consumer analysis, Hand rendering, branding, logo design & package design, retail store & new product development; emphasis in Sketchup, hand rendering, Adobe Creative Suite graphic presentation
• Hotel Design: Programming, 3D modeling, hand rendering, CAD plans, special analysis, Hotel/Spa/Restaurant case studies, team developed designs and collaboration
• Senior Exit: Women’s Fitness & Wellness Retreat - case study research, spatial programming, brand development; CAD plans, 3DsMax modeling, Adobe InDesign graphic presentation¬
 

COMPUTER SKILLS  

  • AutoCAD
  • Autodesk Revit
  • Autodesk 3Ds Max 
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Hand Drafting and Rendering
  • Google SketchUp
  • Microsoft Office Suite

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES  

Member, American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
• Seeking Allied ASID; intent to become NCIDQ certified
Vice President of Public Relations, Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority UGA
• Graphic design for banners, stickers, and brochures; newspaper interviews and article writing
Best in Show Portfolio and Website, ASID UGA “Rate My Resume” 2013

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Office of University Architects at UGA, Athens, GA, US, Intern, Administrative Assistant

• Assist designers with project documents, specifications, and plans
• Attentively conduct front desk administration, scheduling, and appointments

Oct 2012 - current
 

Rule Joy Trammell + Rubio, LLC (RJTR), Atlanta, GA, US, Interior Design Intern

• Selected finishes, lighting, fabrics, flooring, and furniture for a broad range of projects
Junior Achievement project at the GWCC, Loews Hotel Philadelphia, Bryan Cave Law Firm
Renovation, ClubCorb projects, graphic proposal for Alexan on Krog Apartments, North
Georgia Lodge designs
• Created and edited construction documents, as-builts, punchlists, and renderings using AutoCad and Revit
• Produced floor plans, lighting plans and finish plans; constructed finish books, specification and budget documents & bid packages
• Designed inspirational project proposals and graphic presentations using strong Adobe Creative Suite and Photoshop abilities
• Fearlessly communicated with design principals, colleagues, vendors, and potential clients

Jun 2013 - Sep 2013
 

Athens Land Trust, Athens, GA, US, Intern

• Developed floor plans, 3d models, and project manuals using AutoCad, Revit, and SketchUp.
• Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to create intriguing brochures, flyers, and advertisements.
• Proactively communicated with donors, business partners, and volunteers to organize a charity bike race.

Jan 2012 - May 2012
 

Education 

University of Georgia, Athens, GA, US, Bachelors, Interior Design

Aug 2009 - May 2013
 

Awards 

Hope Scholarship, Scholarship

Maintained 3.0 GPA throughout all 4 years of college.

2013
 

Best In Show Portfolio- UGA, 1st Place

Best In Show student portfolio at Rate My Resume Event- 2013

2013
 

Cortona Study Abroad Stipend Scholarship, Award

One of 5 students to receive the Commune di Cortona Stipend Scholarship for my summer study abroad in Cortona, Italy in 2012.

2012
 

Deans List, Award

Maintained 15 hours of coursework and a 3.0 GPA for all 4 years of college.

2012
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills