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Rebecca Selver

Rebecca Selver

Hoboken, NJ, US

 

About 

Experienced designer with over seven years of expertise in AutoCAD drafting, space planning, 3D rendering, and color consultancy. Worked on numerous residential and commercial projects, consistently demonstrating strong attention to detail. I hold a certificate in the Fundamentals of AutoCAD and Revit.

Employment 

Orsini Design Associates, New York, NY, US, Design Drafter

Use AutoCAD:
• Markups for furniture plans and furniture sketches.
• Added furniture and fabric purchase order numbers to furniture plans.
• Drew custom furniture sketches with dimensions and notes based on review with senior designer.
Bluebeam:
• Created client presentation sheets with plans, furniture, materials, elevations, fixtures, and site photos.
• Added notes to floor plans and sketches.
Photoshop:
• Added file path and name to photos and print them.
• Rendered elevations.
Called vendors for pricing and stock.
Went to D&D building and other locations to pick up samples.
Markups for plumbing and paint schedules and print plumbing and appliance specs.

Jul 2023 - Dec 2023
 

Creative Design Construction, Northvale, NJ, US, Design Assistant

Usage of Chief Architect:
• In charge of redefining 2-3 detailed kitchen cabinet, bathroom & tile layout pages per week based on first phase of plan from owner, and client chosen tile, appliances & fixtures. Consulted with owner & 2 renovation consultants to develop design & layout.
• Designed 2-4 3D models/ renderings of kitchens, bathrooms & built-ins per client with client chosen cabinets, colors, tile, appliances & fixtures to show client’s their potential design.
• Constructed shop request drawings base on client inspirations for custom millwork, (ex: vanity, range hood, pilasters) for shop builder while consulting with owner & 2 renovation consultants.
• Added client’s existing conditions of house after preliminary on site measurements & photos taken. Managed, inventoried & organized all cabinet, hardware, & countertop samples in showroom to create more efficient access for consultants and owner.
Based on information gathered from renovation consultants, researched bathroom fixtures and created a PowerPoint with options for client.

Feb 2021 - Jun 2022
 

Sargenti Architects, Paramus, NJ, US, Draftsperson

Used AutoCAD to create construction documents for industry specific projects based on preliminary concepts and data for retail stores, while working with project managers and other drafters to complete all tasks.
Was drafter in charge of HeyDay (spa) projects.
• Created different schematic design concepts, RCPs, and power plans given HeyDay’s specs, (number of rooms or furniture requirements). Reviewed ideas with project manager and clients.
• Kept in contact with the clients and electricians by emailing them latest drawings.
Helped train new hire drafters on projects, time sheets and with other company questions.
Researched code compliances for each city and assist in building department and landlord research.

Feb 2019 - Mar 2020
 

Butter & Velvet, Denville, NJ, US, Junior Interior Designer

Used AutoCAD to space plan interior and exterior residential spaces for clients.
Used Google Sketchup to create 3D renderings from the AutoCAD floor plans and learned new plug-ins from Sketchup/ Irender Nxt, to create photo realist renderings from Sketchup models.
Helped to choose furniture to place in Wecora and floor plans; Priced out furniture.
Visited Client homes to survey and measure rooms.
Used Wordpress to update Butter & Velvet website

Mar 2016 - Apr 2019
 

Pier 1 Imports, Paramus, NJ, US, Sales Associate

Assisted customers with design/decorating ideas and product selection, while helping to obtain store sales goals for the day and open new credit cards.
One of the top associates at selling to customer’s the Pier 1 Rewards Credit Card.
Assist at Point-of-Sale.
Awarded Sales Associate of the Quarter: spring/ summer 2012 for customer satisfaction and opening new credit cards.

Nov 2010 - Apr 2019
 

Sherwin Williams, Fairfield, NJ, US, Decorative Product Specialist

Consulted with customers in selecting interior and exterior paint colors from the standard color pallet to achieve a unified color pallet in their home.
• In store consultation: Using floor plans, fabrics and decorative items for color coordination.
• Home visits: For direct color consultation.
Mix and match paint colors from fabrics, swatches, and competitors’ colors.
Knowledge of various paint and supply products to sell to Do It Yourselfers (DIYs) and contractors.
Contacted designers, artists, and contractors to expand business relationships.

Feb 2011 - Nov 2015
 

Education 

cadinstitute.org, Revit

Certificate in Fundamentals in Revit.

May 2020 - Jul 2020
 

cadinstitute.org, AutoCAD

Received a certificate in fundamentals in AutoCAD with a concentration in 2D Architecture.

Mar 2016 - May 2016
 

Moore College of Art & Design, Philadelphia, PA, US, Bachelors, Interior Design

Interior Design

Sep 2006 - Dec 2009
 

County College of Morris, Randolph, NJ, Design

Studied Interior Design in the Design department. Received an Associates degree in Design

Sep 2003 - May 2006
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills