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Michelle Carroll-Barr

Michelle Carroll-Barr

New Orleans, LA, US

 

About 

Employment 

Manning Architects, APAC, New Orleans, LA, US, Architectural Designer, Interior Designer

Jul 2014 - current
 

Tulane University Planning Office, New Orleans, LA, US, Design Intern

Prepare design documents for classroom renovations and University building maintenance, prepare guidelines for campus classroom interiors, and assist with space moves, LEED documentation, and other planning projects for the University.

Jun 2013 - current
 

Tulane City Center, New Orleans, LA, US, Project Intern

Assisted in project exploring improvements to transit oriented districts in New Orleans. Worked alongside local non-profit Ride NOLA to develop graphic presentations of current deficient conditions at highly traveled intersections, leading to proposed design solutions to help improve their efficiencies.

Oct 2012 - Mar 2013
 

Village Home Stores, Geneseo, IL, US, Design & Sales Assistant

Participated in kitchen designs from initial client consultation and site measurement through to kitchen design, material selection, budgeting considerations, and construction management. Developed client presentations, assisted in lighting design, and interacted with customers in sales of kitchen and lighting merchandise.

Oct 2009 - May 2011
 

Education 

Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, US, MArch, School of Architecture

Jun 2011 - May 2014
 

Illinois State University, Normal, IL, US, Bachelors, Interior and Environmental Design

Aug 2005 - May 2009
 

Awards 

Recipient of the Moise H. & Lois Goldstein Travel Fellowship, Other

Traveled to London and Bristol, England, Detroit, Milwaukee, and Chicago to study farms in dense urban environments

2013
 

Illinois State University Bone Scholar, Award

Received the Robert G. Bone Scholarship from Illinois State University in the 2008-2009 academic year. Being designated a Bone Scholar is the highest honor an Illinois State undergraduate student can receive, and exhibits the breadth and diversity of candidates' academic work, extent of activities in which candidates have been involved, and the candidates' personal qualities.

2009
 

Commencement Speaker for College of Applied Science & Technology, Other

Chosen to give the commencement speech at Illinois State University's 2009 graduation ceremony for the College of Applied Science & Technology.

2009
 

Lincoln Academy of Illinois Lincoln Laureate for Illinois State University, Award

Received the Lincoln Academy of Illinois Lincoln Laureate award on behalf of Illinois State University in 2008. The Lincoln Laureate award is awarded by the Lincoln Academy of Illinois and is given to honor senior students at each of the four-year, degree-granting institutions in Illinois for overall excellence, in both curricular and extra-curricular programs. The award honors individuals whose contributions to the betterment of humanity have been accomplished in or on behalf of the State of Illinois.

2008
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills