I am a graduate of the Art Institute of NYC in Interior Design. I am currently enrolled in the BFA program in ID at The School of Visual Arts in NYC for the Spring 2012 semester. I have over 17 years experience in the residential and commercial carpentry fields. I have worked as a project manager for a high end carpenter as well as an interior designer.
While attending the Art Institute of NYC I excelled in the skills of Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, and Google Sketchup using the podium plugin. My work was regularly chosen for gallery events and displayed in the schools department showcases. I was a tutor for classes such as rendering, space planning, Interior design process, Photoshop, and Sketchup. Please see link below for work samples.
As designers we must know how to plan a space and how to present that plan visually so that it can be communicated to the client. We must also know about the materials and products that will be used to create and furnish the space, and how texture, color, lighting and other factors combine and interact to make a space. In addition, interior designers must understand the structural requirements of their plans, the health and safety issues, building codes, and many other technical aspects. This is what makes a designer stand out above the rest.
The Green Depot, New York, NY 10012, Kitchen Design Sales
Design Kitchens and bathrooms using 20-20 design software.
Interact and place orders with vendors.
Lead generation.
Green building materials sales.
Fortunato Design, Interior Design Assistant
Research furniture, finishings, fixtures, and equipment
Concept generation
Create elevations, plans, sections, perspectives, and models for contractors, and manufacturers
Create presentation boards for clients
Use my extensive knowledge of building industry to act as liaison for builders, contractors, electricians, and plumbers to assist in communication with each other for smooth development and completion of design projects
US Army Reserve, Heavy Equipment Transport/HazMat Certifier
Heavy Equipment Transport
Hazardous Materials Certifier
Assist in natural disaster supply logistics
Six-month tours supporting Operations Provide Refuge and Iraqi Freedom
Two-year tour deployed in support of Operations Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, and Infinite Justice
Citations awarded: Army Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army reserve Components Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal
Brenshaw Remodeling, Residential and Commercial Carpentry
Residential and commercial carpenter
Framing, finish carpentry, window and door installation, roofing, and siding
Complete kitchens, bathrooms, and basements
Design, build, and install custom cabinetry, and shelving units
Estimating jobs, ordering materials, and coordinating with sub contractors, suppliers, and clients
School of Visual Arts (SVA), New York, NY, US, Bachelors, Interior Design
Design Rendering
Floor Plan Development
Elevations Drafting
Scale Model Building
Business Law
Contract Writing
Structural Science
Materials Marketing and Buying
Natural Environments
Healthy Settings
Global Design Interface
The Art Institute of New York City, New York, NY, US, Interior Design
Hand and computer rendering, space planning, residential design, non residential design, renovations, detailing, working drawings, hand and computer drafting, hist5ory of architecture, history of furniture, modern furniture, human factors, Sketchup, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Office, Revit
