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Leah Amelung

Leah Amelung

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

I am currently working in New York City as a Senior Assistant Designer, connecting with clients and vendors every single day through the entire design process. This role allows me to be creative with clients and help them design a space they love utilizing my efforts in excellent communication, educated decisions, and hands-on collaboration. 

I can find inspiration and creativity almost anywhere. As an emerging interior design professional, I have positioned myself in many ways to help me succeed- such as becoming confident in in connecting with vendors through all details, showcasing designs on many software programs, organizing the process on Studio Designer. I have experience in most software, including Adobe software, AutoCAD, Revit, 3DS Max, SketchUp and pCON.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Dessins, New York, NY, US, Senior Assistant Designer

- Spearhead all communication with clients and vendors including collaboration on custom drawings and specifications
- Organize and track all PR’s, PO’s & invoices
- Partner with lead architects to fabricate elevations, floor plans, furniture layouts, and electrical plans
- Lead client meetings; direct ideas, options, & next steps of the design process
- Create itineraries for meetings and prepare all necessary drawings, material selection boards & current finish schedules
- Oversee and inspect all installations & deliveries
- Create lasting relationships with vendors, clients, and building management teams
- Align with client’s building management to provide proper documentation prior to project start date
- Process on-boarding with all interns & Jr. designers
- Source custom pieces and materials at design buildings and custom workrooms

May 2023 - current
 

Lazzoni USA, New York, NY, US, Senior Designer Project Manager

- Engage with and discover clientele to capture leads and projects
- Work through projects utilizing 3D software, client entries, and Studio Designer
- Create design presentations and schedule appointments with and for clients
- Lead site visits with clients while preparing the needed tools and supplies to prepare for installation
- Work on and complete multiple projects at once, while maintaining personal connections with each client and each project

May 2021 - May 2023
 

Education 

Missouri State University, Springfield, MO, US, Bachelors, Interior Design

- Studio for drafting, materials, Green design, lighting, space planning, sourcing, FF&E and color theory
- Kitchen & bath design studio partnered with the NKBA National Design Competition
- Hand Drafting, AutoCAD, SketchUp & Revit studios
- Residential, hotel, restaurant & healthcare design

Aug 2017 - May 2021
 

Missouri State University, Springfield, MO, US, Bachelors, Construction Management

- Orthographic drawing and sketching theory, auxiliaries, sections, traditional and geometric dimensioning tolerancing
- Structural systems, light framing, roofing, exterior cladding systems &Â interior finishes
- Quantity take-offs to use & interpret plans, details, sections, and elevations
- Mechanical, electrical, all HVAC & plumbing systems.
- Codes and standards, construction documents, subcontracting, purchasing, changes, & claims

Aug 2017 - May 2021
 

ELISAVA School of Design and Engineering of Barcelona., Barcelona, ES, Bachelors, Architectural Engineering

- European culture and architecture technique studios
- Utilizing 3D printing and laser cutting with technical systems knowledge
- Immersive design presentations with real mock ups and involvement in the community

Jan 2019 - Jul 2019
 

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