820 Meadowood St 252.258.3939
Greensboro, NC 27409 CWY0608@hotmail.com
www.ChiYiu.net

Objective….
To obtain a Interior Design Position, utilizing my knowledge in interior and furniture design, to contribute to the ongoing success, and to strengthen the brand of the firm…..

Education….
Bachelors of Science, Interior Architecture, East Carolina University (CIDA) Fall 2009

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Wood Design, East Carolina University Spring 2006

Capabilities Profile….
My proven capabilities are applicable in a variety of areas, including:

Revit 9.0 

AutoCAD

Finishing Systems

Sketchup

Lighting Design       

Wood Fabrication
Life Safety Plan

Analytical Problem Solving Skills

Universal Design
Construction Drawing a

Cantonese

Specifications
Adobe Photoshop p

Space Planning

ADA
Programming

Reflected

Ceiling Plan

Sustainable Design
Adobe Illustrator

FF&E

Life Safety Plan

Experiences….
The Sherwin Williams Company Greensboro, NC April 2011 to Present
Color Stylist/Chemist 
• Formulation of Product Finishes
o Wood, Plastic, Metal
• Color Trend/Forecast
o Research and develop trend primers and boards
o Formulate leading trends: formulate trends for furniture, electronics, and plastics
o Fabricate all graphic presentations
• Sample Room
o Design and installed new sample room for marketing trend boards
o Maintain and research new materials (fabric, upholstery, furniture, wall coverings etc...)

Kitchen and Bath Decisions Winterville, NC May 2010 to April 2011
Senior Designer 
• Specifications, Project Management, Fine Furniture & Equipment
• Design, Budget Management, Purchasing, Bid Proposal

¬Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA) San Francisco, CA May 2009 to August 2009
Intern
• Multiple Project Management: Managed HBA India, instructed them corrects for review
• Business Development:  Work on projects to potential
• CD’s, Redline: Ongoing correction of construction details for a residential project in Egypt with AutoCAD, and revised construction details for HBA India
• Space Planning: Develop schematics for layout of living units

Ledonia Wright Cultural Center  Greenville, NC August 2008 to December 2009
Graphic Artist  
• Production of Marketing Flyers
• Manage Internet Website
• Space Planning

HagerSmith Design, PA Raleigh, NC May 2008 to Aug 2008
Architectural/Interior Team
• CD’s, Redline
• Sketchup Graphics
• Field Verifications:

Timeless Designs Falkland, NC May 2007 to Aug 2008
Cabinet Maker
• Production of High End Cabinets
• Control of Quality in Cabinets
• Customization of Cabinets to meet Clients needs
• Onsite Installation

Wiggins Custom Furniture Wilson, NC June 2006 to August 2006
Furniture Repair/ Maker Specialist 
• Successfully reproduce Period era Pieces
• Repair and restored damaged antiques

Leadership Experience/Activities....
Vp of Technology NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association) August 2006 - Present
ASID (American Society of Interior Design)  August 2006 – Present
VP Academic Relations  June 2008 – Present
IIDA  June 2008 – Present

Awards....
1st Place NKBA Eastern Carolina Kitchen Design Competition November 2009