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Michelle Rodriguez

Michelle Rodriguez

Los Angeles, CA, US

 
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About 

I am a commercial interior designer with a strong working knowledge of furniture, finishes, and designer resources. Having earned a BS in Interior Design at the Art Institute of Los Angeles, I continue to hone my expertise as a cross-disciplinary interior designer. My four years at Gensler have awarded me the opportunity to work as a librarian assistant and grow into a skilled interior designer who can work on every phase of a project.

As a motivated and passionate designer, I seek to expand my professional knowledge and contribution to the design industry by collaborating on project teams and learning from seasoned designers. My attention to detail and knowledge of resources will be an asset to any firm, and I am eager to develop my skills in all phases of project delivery from concept to project closeout.

Skilled in AutoCAD, Revit, Enscape, Photoshop, and Indesign.
Currently working towards an NCIDQ certification. 


Employment 

Gensler, Los Angeles, CA, US, Designer

- Prepared construction documents for commercial interior projects
- Collaborated with colleagues on Schematic and Design Development
- Ensured that the projects met the client budget and timeframe
- Specified FF&E for a range of projects, from Hospitality to Tenant Improvement
- Continued to stay on top of design trends by attending industry tradeshows
(i.e. Neocon & HD Expo)
- Coordinated with consultants during the design and construction phase of several
workplace projects
- Presented design packages to clients
- Executed construction administration for various workplace projects

Sep 2018 - May 2020
 

Gensler, Los Angeles, CA, US, Librarian Assistant/Designer

- Maintained the library clean and organized
- Emailed the weekly library newsletter
- Assisted designers source materials, furniture, and finishes
- Coordinated between vendors and designers
- Screened new materials and products
- Met with vendors and assisted with presentations
- Coordinated furniture, flooring, and tabletop displays
- Worked in various projects by putting together palettes, and material schedules.

Jul 2016 - Sep 2018
 

Education 

The Art Institute of California – Los Angeles,, Los Angeles, CA, US, Bachelors, Interior Design

Bachelor's of Science from a CIDA accredited program.

May 2013 - Sep 2016
 

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