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Sara Diedrich

Sara Diedrich

Long Beach, CA, US

 

About 

The start to my story began almost 20 years ago when I asked my mom for a new bed spread and

gallon of paint for Christmas. Interior design has been a passion of mine for as long as I can

remember and I feel lucky to spend every day doing what I love. I have always meshed well with

different people from all walks of life and am proud to say I have friends all over the world; literally.

I am looking for a company where I can be myself, collaborate with fun creative people, and work

hard to further the company as a whole. I am ready and willing to dedicate time and energy into

the success of your company and I hope you give me the opportunity to do so. I have extensive

knowledge in all design phases and will be an asset when submitting to government agencies

during the permitting process. I am skilled at selecting materials and finishes that align with the

concept presented to the client and have great relationships with my manufacturer reps. I

understand the importance of staying relevant with new material options and designs.

Employment 

Steven Langford Architects, Irvine, CA, US, Interior Designer

Interior Designer | 02.2014 to present

Santa Fe Importers | Irwindale, CA

•Design package and construction documents

•Agency plan check and construction administration

•Proposals for fixture and table fabrication; coordinated purchasing

Nick’s Manhattan Beach | M.B., CA

•Interior elevations, fixture details, bar details, and material specifications

Starbucks | Fashion Island, Newport Beach, CA

•Schematic design of exterior patio and trellises

Grille 29 | Birmingham, AL

•Interior and Exterior Design Packages; exterior design development

•Construction documents; including details and fixtures

•Proposals for seating, millwork, and lighting; coordinated purchasing

Great Maple | Torrance, CA

•Interior and Exterior construction documents

•Material, furniture, finish, and fixture details and specifications

Stacks Pancake House | Irvine, CA

•Lead designer for re-branding of existing breakfast restaurant

•Construction documents

Inside Skup | Fullerton, CA

•Lead designer and worked with a team to develop a new brand and concept

•Construction documents

47 North | Gig Harbor, WA

•Fixture details and construction documents

Interior Design Assistant | 10.2013 to 02.2014

California Fish Grill | Cerritos, CA

•Design package and construction documents

•Agency plan check coordination and corrections

•Fabricator coordination and shop drawing review

Oceanside Broiler | Oceanside, CA

•Custom fixture design and finish specifications

Intern | 06.2013 to 10.2013

Red Robin | San Dimas, CA

•Material, Fixture, and Table Schedules and Specifications

Reunion | Anaheim Hills, CA

•Seating, Decorative Lighting, and Finish research

Jun 2013 - current
 

Schooner or Later, Long Beach, CA, US, Server/Bartender

High volume customer service

Aug 2010 - Feb 2013
 

Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, Mammoth Lakes, CA, US, Bartender

High volume customer service

Nov 2005 - Apr 2010
 

Education 

The Art Institute of California - Orange County, Santa Ana, CA, US, Bachelors, Interior Design

Jan 2011 - Dec 2013
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills