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Laura Burkhalter

Laura Burkhalter

Kansas City, MO, US

 

About 

I am an NCIDQ-certified commercial interior designer with over fourteen years of practical experience. I've been active in all phases of design, from programming to construction administration. I have a strong understanding of professional office practices and procedures as well as interpersonal and organizational skills.  My favorite phase of design is construction administration, as I enjoy working with the contractor to find practical solutions to challenges in the field.  I also love the process of seeing the project we've designed in construction. 

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Employment 

Bell/Knott & Associates Corporate Architects, Leawood, KS, US, Interior Designer

Specifying finishes and furniture for commercial projects. Developing schedules and cost estimates. Advancing projects from schematic design through construction documentation. Meeting with clients and contractors. Finding solutions with contractors in construction administration. High-level move sequencing, programming, detailed move planning, facilities coordination and portfolio planning. Mentoring interns and new designers.

Jan 2005 - current
 

Yarnell Associates Architectural Lighting Design, Shawnee, KS, US, Drafter

General drafting for architectural lighting design projects. Developing and drafting lighting details, fixture locations, fixture types and control logic.

Jan 2004 - Jan 2005
 

Solomon Associates Architecture, Kansas City, MO, US, Interior Designer

Developing FF&E budgets, designing interior details, space planning, evaluating furniture requirements, creating client presentation packages. Specifying interior finishes, and documenting them in interior finish schedules.

May 2003 - Jan 2005
 

Gerald Jones Company, Kansas City, MO, US, Interior Designer

Working with clients to determine furniture needs and selecting finish materials. Organizing re-configurations of existing systems furniture. Creating bill of materials and installation drawings. Supervising student internship.

Sep 2001 - Oct 2002
 

Education 

University of Missouri - Columbia, Columbia, MO, US, Bachelors, Environmental Design

I earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design. The Department of Environmental Design (now called the Department of Architectural Studies) program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, CIDA (formerly called FIDER). During my time at the University, I also earned a minor in Art and Architecture History from the Department of Art History and Archaeology.

Aug 1997 - May 2001
 

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