Theresa is a Senior Interior Design student at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. She was placed into University Studies before transferring into the College of Architecture after her freshman year. Her determination and excitement about future design challenges and opportunities hopes to turn her degree into a career. Post-graduation in the Spring of 2014, Theresa plans to pursue a career that will channel her love for teamwork, eagerness to learn, and tenacious work ethic towards creating aesthetically pleasing and functional design.
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Department of Architecture and Design, Blacksburg, VA, US, Interior Design Resource Librarian
. organize materials and resources
. order new products to replenish and update library
. brainstorm organizational ideas for library
JMJ Corporation, Richmond, VA, US, Interior Design Intern
* Held this position over several summer breaks and winter breaks during employment (summer 2011, 2012; winter 2012, 2013)
. prepared floor and furniture plans for design team
. developed FF&E selections and creation of finish boards
. ordered materials for design teams’ needs/projects
. attended industry representative presentations
. organized and maintained the product/materials library
. attended client meetings with design team
FOX Architects, McLean, VA, US, Interior Design Intern
. prepared construction document sets for design team
. conducted field surveys with designers
. rendered elevations using photoshop cs6
. ordered materials for design teams’ projects
. assisted with material/finish selections and transmittals
. attended client meetings with design team
Restoration Hardware, McLean, VA, US, Sales Associate
. generated design sales leads
. met with potential design clients in-store
. developed and continued knowledge of products/design options
. maintained gallery aesthetic requirements
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, VA, US, BArch, Interior Design
Theresa will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in May of 2014 from the College of Architecture and Urban Studies.
Kimball Office - Studio Design Excellence: Runner-Up, 2nd Place
In-studio competition for commercial design using Kimball Office furniture. (Spring 2014)
Dean's List, Other
Maintained Dean's List (Fall 2009 - Spring 2014)
Virginia Tech Presidential Scholarship Initiative Receipient, Scholarship
Scholarship received for academics and first-generation student. (2009 - 2013)
Mark Boone: Studio Sponsored Residential Design, 2nd Place
In-studio competition for residential design in Seattle, WA. High-Rise Condominium (Spring 2013)
Innovation Lounge - Group Studio Design: 1st Place, 1st Place
Studio Wide, Week-long competition. Team of 5. Placed 1st for our design of Hoxton Square 'Unplugged' Innovation Lounge (Fall 2013)
Haworth Studio Sponsored Award: Studio Contribution, Award
Nominated and Awarded Studio Contribution Award by Haworth. (Fall 2012)
