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Rochelle Best

Rochelle Best

Beverly Hills, CA, US

 
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About 

I am a student in the UCLA Masters of Interior Architecture program and have completed the certificate portion.  I will be starting the start masters part in 2019 with the goal of finishing in 2021.  While doing this I am looking for full-time work in residential, hospitality, commercial and/or public works.  I have a BFA in fashion design and worked as such as well as in the film and tv industry as a costume designer and costume supervisor.  

Employment 

Betsy Burnham, Los Angeles, CA, US, AutoCad Drafter

Freelance Cad work for high-end residential firm

Aug 2017 - current
 

Collaborative House, Los Angeles, CA, US, Assistant Interior Designer

Collaborative House | Los Angeles, CA
Is a small firm that specializes in designing interiors from low income housing developers, corporate office interiors, retirement housing to high-end condominium developers. I had a unique experience in being able to be part of every aspect of the firms business from initial design to final client invoicing. I brought a fresh style to the firm’s designs and secured new clients to the firm with my creative and clean designs and presentations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• All firms AutoCAD work, which includes detailed furniture layouts & elevations, paint call outs and all Interior Design Documents. All finish schedules & PowerPoint presentations
• Space planning per client budget
• Designed and created all presentation & materials boards for client meetings.
• Follow up with GC & clients, update all client books with correct specifications and furnishings. Communicate changes to all involved with project.
• Assist Designer with designing custom furniture, specifications and FF&E choices.
• Research of new finishes and furnishings keeping in mind ADA & Green code compliance to clients specific needs.

Jan 2016 - Jul 2017
 

Education 

UCLA Extension Arc-ID Program, Los Angeles, CA, US, MArch, Interior Architecture Masters Program

Interior Design

Jan 2016 - current
 

Otis/Parsons School of art and Design, Paris, France, Bachelors, Fashion Design

Fashion Design & Accessory Design

Aug 1999 - May 2003
 

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