I am a self-starter who is enthusiastic about all areas of design and architecture. I have been in the field for over 8 years with experience in residential and commercial interior design and residential architecture. Great multi-tasking skills, heavy on communication and have a strong attention to detail. I have a natural eye for color, texture, balance and space planning.I have a very strong work ethic and strive to execute projects efficiently and in a timely fashion. I absolutely love working in with computer programs and the team work that is involved in working on projects.
I would like to add that I am currently studying for the IDEX (California Council for Interior Design Certification) in October 2012 to be a licensed Interior Designer in the state of California. As well as the NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualifications) in October 2012 to be licensed nationally as an Interior Designer. I have also just been asked by the Art Institute of California – San Diego to be a juror on their student critique panel.
KW Designs, Solana Beach, CA, US, Interior Design Assitant
o Utilize Auto CAD skills to space plan, create and update plans, construction drawings, elevations and details for three to five residential clients at a time
o Created estimates, purchase orders and maintained positive relationships with reps and vendors
o Selected furniture, fabric and material options for
up to five clients at a time
o Participated in client meetings and site measures
Elizabeth M. Designs, San Diego, CA, US, Interior & Graphic Designer (Principal)
o Utilized Auto CAD skills to space plan, complete and update plans, construction drawings,elevations and
details for residential clients
o Selected furniture, fabric and material options for
up to two clients at a time
o Design visual marketing and branding materials such as: logos, brochures, business cards and other print materials
o Edit print and web images, create renderings and other graphic drawings upon clients request
Aesthetics, Inc, San Diego, CA, US, Interior Designer & Personal Assistant
o Used Auto CAD skills to space plan, complete and update plans for healthcare clients
o Maintain sample library, created material boards for client meetings, meet with vendors and reps, set up
luncheons for designers
o Assist CEO in daily and future activities, such as booking travel arrangements, maintain personal files and coordinating with venues for speeches and presentations
Renaissance Property Group, San Diego, CA, US, Office Manager
o Assist in the preparation of weekly and monthly reports, spreadsheets, financial spreadsheets and correspondence as required
o Used QuickBooks to perform accounts receivables/payables, process expense reports/credit card receipts and complete monthly billings
o Maintain employee files, travel arrangements and perform other related duties or projects as assigned
Nilfisk-Advance, Inc., Plymouth, MN, US, Content Editor
o Used design skills to collaborate with the graphic designer, marketing, sales and IT departments in the rebranding and rebuilding of three company websites
o Maintained seven company websites, updating any new information in content, products, images, flash and brochures
o Edited and help design images for branding materials
o Implemented Google Analytics into the sites and acted as main contact for SEO
Susan Fredman Design Group, Chicago, IL, US, Interior Design Assistant
o Utilized Auto CAD skills to space plan, complete and update plans, construction drawings, elevations and details for three to five residential clients at a time
o Created estimates, purchase orders and maintained positive relationships with reps and vendors
o Selected furniture, fabric and material options for up to five clients at a time
o Participated in client meetings and site measures
o Rendered plans, elevations and edited photos
using Photoshop
Robert Lund Associate Architects, LTD., Minneapolis, MN, US, Architectural Intern
o Applied AutoCAD and manual drafting skills to create, complete and update plans, construction drawings, elevations, details and notes for up to four residential
projects at a time
o Created and maintained all door and window schedules in AutoCAD
o Researched building codes in Minnesota and New York
o Employed Photoshop skills to render elevations
and edit photos
Looney & Associates, Chicago, IL, US, Interior Design Intern
o Harnessed Auto CAD skills to update plans and elevations for commercial buildings up to 100,000 square feet
o Assisted designers with fabric and furniture selections, created concept/material boards for client meetings
o Updated spec book information, tracked purchase orders and ordered samples
o Researched new and "green" products for designers to incorporate into projects
o Answered phones, coordinated presentations, created material boards for client meetings, meet with vendors and reps, set up luncheons for designers
Harrington College of Design, Chicago, IL, US, Bachelors, Interior Design
■Understand how to work with a variety of design project types and users.
■Develop the attitudes, traits and values of professional responsibility, accountability and effectiveness.
■Understand the fundamentals of art and design, theories of design, green design, human behavior and discipline-related history.
■Understand and apply the knowledge, skills, processes and theories of interior design.
■Communicate effectively.
■Develop skills in computer applications used in the interior design industry.
■Design within the context of building systems and to use appropriate materials and products.
■Apply the laws, codes, regulations, standards and practices that protect the health, safety and welfare of the public.
■Understand the foundations of business and professional practice.
