I am fueled by the imagination, intrigued by the power of design and thrive off the realization of the creative mind. I see the world through the eyes of a painter in various colors, shapes, and lines and in a series of spaces that create influential environments for various activities of life. This perspective is an essential part of my creativity and forms a complimentary existence of beauty and purpose. My goal is to continue to explore and discover the world to ignite my imagination and guide my aspirations in interior architecture and the art of creativity.
DAVIS, Tempe, AZ, US, intern/junior designer
Tasks and responsibilities include marketing development, documenting site observations, red-lines, Revit drawings, Photoshop editing, Sketchup models/perspectives, updating office/standard files, construction documents, composing presentations, preparing for client meetings, vendor relations, library organization.
Banner UMC Hospital, Phoenix, AZ, US, Pharmacy Technician
Tasks and responsibilities included organization and replenishment of pharmaceuticals in the pharmacy, hospital-wide, and for medics. Preparing medications in a collaborative setting, managing work-flows, answering front desk phone calls, billing and general office work.
Level Green Riding School, Powhatan, VA, US, Horseback Riding Instructor
Tasks and responsibilities included teaching riding lessons, creating promotional educational materials, event planning, and client/vendor relations. I have worked on and off for the riding school over the years.
Huntley and Co. Interior, Georgetown, DC, US, Design Intern
Tasks and responsibilities included site visits/measurements, furniture inventory, perspective/elevation drawings, plan drawings, vendor relations, project budgets, substituting and ordering materials, showroom visits, finish/hardware schedules, organization and maintenance of material library, assisting with editorial submissions, producing paintings for specific projects, assisting in photo-shoots.
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, US, Bachelors, Painting and Printmaking
Interior Design Excellence Award of Merit, Award
International Interior Design Association Southwest Chapter Pride Award.
Professional Recipient for Interior Design Excellence Student award for "The Stage". In collaboration with Kiana Taie.
Best in Show, 1st Place
International Interior Design Association Southwest Chapter - COUTURE, Scottsdale Center of Performing Arts, Best in Show – Student division team - Glory Rittmann, Drake Hoffman, Rutuja Chittekar, Kiana Taie, Katie Andes, Jennifer Cox, and Amith Banduvula with materials provided by Shaw Carpet.
Southwest Student Design Charette winner, 1st Place
International Interior Design Association Southwest Chapter Student Design Charette winner. Team included Glory Rittmann, Hannah Massarat, Fabiola Martinez, Mikayla Wilson, and Erin Keith.
Design Excellence Winner, 1st Place
Fall 2014 - ASU INT 590 Topic: Core Interior Architecture Studio I