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Stephanie Schroeder

Stephanie Schroeder

Brooklyn, NY, US

 

About 

Employment 

Whitehall Interiors NYC, New York City, Senior Designer

-Provides design direction for all interior projects from concept through design development and partners with production managers to ensure design intent is carried through construction documen- tation and construction administration.

-Leads and manages a team of interior designers including tracking project schedules, designer assignments, employee mentorship and training, and team feedback.

-Interviews and reviews intermediate/junior staff and new hires.

-Reviews and comments on design teams’ work to ensure design vision is achieved including architecture, interior architecture, FF&E selections, art and accessories.

-Contributes to the strategic thinking of the office including future growth, structure, office standards, marketing campaigns and collateral, and public relations including press, branding and event attendance.

-Manages multiple concurrent projects from schematic design through construction administration.

-Prepares construction documents, finish schedules, and specification packages.

-Presents projects, participates in client meetings and attends site visits.

-Coordinates with consultants, vendors and other disciplines.

-Scopes potential projects and proposals, manages deliverables and schedules, and manages fees and profitability.

Feb 2013 - May 2017
 

BC Technologies, Laramie, Wyoming, Design Engineer

-Developed and drafted construction documents for approval in AutoCAD.

-Designed special equipment pieces for facilities in AutoCAD.

-Located fabricators for special pieces and communicated with them regarding design details and delivery schedules.

-Generated product detail summaries and cost analysis spreadsheets.

-Designed professional scale laboratory equipment in AutoCAD.

-Fabricated professional scale laboratory equipment including fume hoods and Solvay Process towers.

Aug 2010 - Sep 2012
 

Harker Design, Big Sky, MT, US, Resource Manager/Junior Designer

-Selected furniture, fabrics, hardware and finishes for high-end residential projects.

-Conducted weekly site visits and drafted site visit reports.

-Created design books and design boards with Adobe Suite programs.

-Met with various reps to select desired samples and maintained an up-to-date sample and design library.

-Created purchase orders and tracked ordered items through delivery phase.

-Developed and maintained relationships with vendors and clients.

-Designed custom pieces to be built by local fabricators and drafted drawings for custom designs (freehand and AutoCAD).

Feb 2008 - Jul 2010
 

Miller Architects, Livingston, MT, US, Architectural Drafter

Drafted construction documents and corrected construction document changes. Designed and drafted detail elements. Assisted with weekly site visits and generated site visit reports.

May 2006 - Sep 2006
 

Refuge Sustainable Building Center, Bozeman, MT, US, Sales Representative

Researched existing and new sustainable materials and practices. Informed customers of products and use. Entered financial information for inventory and accounts.

May 2005 - Sep 2005
 

Education 

Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, US, MArch, Architecture

- 3.75 GPA
- Related Coursework: Thesis of sensory connection to our natural surroundings which facilitates a deeper connection with ourselves and to the environment, Photography, Furniture Design and Build, Interior Design, and an Independent Study sketching alleyways of Bozeman.

Sep 2009 - Oct 2009
 

Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, US, Bachelors, Environmental Design-Architecture

- 3.8 GPA
- Related Coursework: Architecture Design, Architectural Graphics, Building Construction, Freehand Drawing, Architectural History, Structures, Environmental Control Systems, Construction Documents, Rome Architecture Studio, Travel Drawing (Italy).

Sep 2003 - May 2008
 

Awards 

Dean's List, Award

The Dean's Honor Roll includes the 1,980 students earning grade point averages of 3.5 or above for the semester.

2008
 

Americorps Scholarship, Scholarship

Scholarship for community service work designing Salish Kootenai Reservation’s Game and Fish offices in Polson, Montana.

2008
 

Dean's List, Award

The Dean's Honor Roll includes the 1,980 students earning grade point averages of 3.5 or above for the semester.

2007
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills