In December 2020, I graduated with distinction from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture. In June 2021, I became an accredited LEED Green Associate.
My peers and superiors recognize me as a self-motivated, goal-driven and diverse thinking individual, who deeply values being organized, efficient in my work and open to new ideas, who creates detailed, client-specific and innovative projects.
The creative realm of interior design and architecture is far more than a career to me, it is a passion of mine and something that bring me happiness. My hope is that my work and efforts leave a positive impact for the generations today and of the future. Furthermore, that my legacy will provide efficient and superior functioning interior built environments, that are not only environmentally conscious, but are health and well-being focused designs that change the lives of those who occupy and function within the space.
Sherwin-Williams, Madison, WI, Customer Service Specialist
I spent the Summer of 2020 working at Sherwin Williams. With my background in interior design, I desired to become better acquainted with the paint industry. I worked one-on-one with homeowners, business owners and contractors on a daily basis. Because of this job, I understand the difference in the variety of paints and sheens (interior and exterior), learned proper paint application techniques and the proper tools/products needed for various jobs, became a color/tint expert and personally mixed thousands of gallons of paint, and developed relationships with many business professionals in the design industry!
Dimension IV, Madison, WI, Interior Design Intern
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience working at Dimension IV, they have a very creative and successful team of kind and hard-working individuals. The internship was a requirement for graduation, but I ended up staying well beyond the required hours. I had a unique experience as an intern because of COVID-19. The first three months were spent in the office with the staff, the remaining of the internship was completely remote. In-office, I learned what it was like to physically be in a work environment and in a space with other professionals. I attended countless staff meetings for various projects, often met with reps and had full access to the material and finish library to create mood and material boards. Working remotely, I learned a completely different set of skills which included learning how to communicate professionally via computer/phone, how to work collaboratively on projects remotely in Revit, Bluebeam, Adobe, etc., and gained an understanding of what weekly meetings were like from a virtual setting.
Throughout my internship I:
-Assisted with filing and updating samples in interiors library.
-Met with product reps and updating info within interiors library.
-Assisted with drawing in Revit on various projects from schematic design into construction documents; room finish schedule, finish plans, interior details, interior elevations, furniture layouts, etc.
-Assisted with renderings in Revit or Photoshop.
-Selected finish samples for projects.
-Produced color boards for interior projects.
-General office filing, scanning of drawings, etc.
-Assisted with interior design marketing materials.
University of Wisconsin–Madison, Bachelors, Interior Architecture
Degree GPA: 3.752
Degree Honors: Graduated with Distinction
Coursework:
•Art History
•Architectural Graphics
•Color Theory and Technology
•Design Fundamentals I & II
•Design Leadership Symposium
•Drawing I
•Environmental Control Systems: Acoustics, Lighting and Thermal Comfort in Buildings
•History of Architecture and Interiors I & II
•Interior Architectural Design
•Interior Design I, II, III & IV
•Intro to Interior Architecture
•Landscape Architecture
•Materials and Finishes
•Person and Environment Interactions Textiles: Specifications and End Use Analysis
•Visual Communications I & II
"A Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Architecture integrates art, sustainability, and business, into a highly creative curriculum with Council for Interior Design Accreditation. Emphasizing the creative process, Interior Architecture balances innovation and business to help students bring their visions to life. Coursework includes sketching, rendering, computer drafting and design, 3D modeling, art and art history, business, and engineering. Inspiring studio spaces and knowledgeable faculty prepare students to design residential and commercial interiors that are functional, enhance the quality of life, and are aesthetically attractive" (School of Human Ecology UW-Madison Website, 2021)."
