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Michael Lorenz

Michael Lorenz

Monterey Park, CA, US

 
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About 

Technical Designer / Interior Designer with experience working with design professionals in various industries producing schematic design, 3D models/visualization, and construction documents. My passion is enriching people's lives, human experience, creative problem-solving through design. 

Employment 

Hyphen and Co, New York, NY, US, Interior Design Drafter (Remote)

• Converting and formatting existing drawings to Hyphen’s templates
• Developing drawing sets and incorporating design details provided by Hyphen team
• Development of elevations and sections reflecting knowledge of construction
• Developing details and sketches off hand sketches and verbal direction

Jun 2021 - current
 

Freelance, Los Angeles, Technical Designer / Interior Designer

• Originate and develop design concepts.
• Translate sketches into 3D models and construction documents
• Consult with clients to determine design preference to meet overall design goals
• Prepare construction documents and details to implement design concepts
• Conduct field measurements and take site photos
• Develop space plans from program documents

Oct 2016 - current
 

Nicholas Vincent Design, San Francisco, CA, US, Interior Design Drafter (Remote)

• Produce interior floor plans, furniture plans, and elevations for high-end residential projects
• Produce conceptual and presentation drawings for client design presentations
• Coordinating drawings between architects and consultants

Jul 2020 - Nov 2022
 

Steve Shea Landscape Design, West Hollywood, CA, US, Drafter

• Create, print, and modified drawings
• Prepare construction documents and details to implement design concepts
• Conduct field measurements and take site photos
• Assisted and provided feedback on schematic design

Oct 2016 - Oct 2019
 

Ultra Body Fitness Inc, Los Angeles, CA, US, Operations Manager

• Manage the daily business operations for a private personal training gym and wellness center
• Assist and project managed three gym expansions and construction of a wellness center; coordinating with contractors, necessary trades, ordering necessary equipment and finishes
• Implement new systems to maximize productivity and efficiency as the business grows with software to ease day-to-day operations
• Customer Service: Trainers, Clients, Vendors, and the general public

Jan 2005 - Jun 2019
 

Nicholas Vincent Design, West Hollywood, CA, US, Interior Designer / Intern

• Assist in specifying materials and furnishings, such as lighting, furniture, wall finishes, and plumbing fixtures
• Collaborate in meetings and site visits
• Sketch preliminary design plans

Jan 2008 - Sep 2010
 

Education 

UCLA Extension / Cal Poly Pomona, Los Angeles, CA, US, Masters, Interior Architecture

Sep 2010 - Jun 2016
 

American InterContinental University (AIU), Los Angeles, CA, US, Bachelors, Interior Architecture

Jan 2004 - Dec 2008
 

Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA, US, General Education

Jan 2002 - Jan 2004
 

Schurr, Montebello, CA, US, High School, General Education

Sep 1999 - Jun 2001
 

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