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Laura Syth

Laura Syth

Rohnert Park, CA, US

 

About 

I have obtained a Bachelors' of Science degree in Interior Design with a minor in general business. Within the 3 years I have graduated, I have gained much experience working with both residential and educational designers. AutoCAD and Sketch-Up are specialty programs that I often use and Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and In-Design are programs I often use to enhance or produce presentation visuals. My goals are to work in an architecture firm that focuses on commercial/hospitality design to gain experience for my future design career. Currently I am working with a residential designer as her assistant AutoCAD and Sketch-Up drafter. I am actively looking to work with a company that is looking for a Junior Designer that can handle multiple projects and utilize computer drafting programs.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Inspired Spaces Design, Santa Rosa, CA, US, AutoCAD and Sketch-Up drafter/assistant

- Developed AutoCAD floor plans from drawings or old floor plans.
- Created visual perspectives of interiors to assist designer with presentations and meetings.
- Provided meeting minutes for clients and designer to refer to after each meeting.
- Worked closely with designer on details and finishes for each project.

Feb 2012 - current
 

Suzanne Knowles-Home & Gardens, Sebastopol, CA, US, Interior Design intern

- Measured and documented current conditions of environments for projects.
- Visited design showrooms with designer to help with finish and furnishing solutions.
- Developed 3D designs based off AutoCAD 2D drawings.
- Created visual perspectives of interiors to assist designer with presentations and meetings.
- Assisted designer with organization of materials and project information.

Nov 2011 - Feb 2012
 

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI, US, Assistant-Temporary design assistant

- Produced Sketch-Up drawings from AutoCAD files and hand drawings.
- Responsible for producing presentation tools and at times present them to large audiences.
- Familiar with all phases of design including meeting minutes and punch lists.
- Under supervision, developed spec binders and revised contract documents for delivery to architects and contractors.
- Prioritized projects both large and small scale.

May 2009 - Sep 2010
 

Education 

Western Michigan University, Western Michigan University, Bachelors, Interior Design

Interior Design major. General Business Minor. Took various classes from textiles, Photoshop and art history to drafting, AutoCAD and Senior Thesis.

Aug 2005 - Dec 2009
 

Skills