Name: breezybrie
Skill Level: Entry Level
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I am an interior designer with a lot of enthusiasm for the industry. I have experience with commercial interiors and architectural drawings. I like to be very active in professional associations and the design community. I expect to learn a lot from every project that crosses my path. I am relocating back to Southern California and want to work green!
Skills
* Space Planning
* Codes & Regulations
* Sketching
* Rendering
* Specifying
* Programming
* Construction Documents
* Retail Design
* Commercial Design
* Construction Administration
* Furniture Procurement
* Contracts and Bids
* Adobe CS
* Microsoft Office
* Architectural Desktop 2005
* Google SketchUp
Professional experience
[ 08/2007-Present ] Company Confidential
Interior Designer
Working under the direct supervision of the Sr. Architect designing and implementing design concepts. I do this through client meetings, conducting site surveys, creating and presenting design concepts, analyzing budgets, preparing contracts and bids, preparing working drawings, creating graphics for signage, working with finish and furniture vendors, and managing the construction phase of various projects.
Projects range from church to corporate to retail to restaurant. Projects are worked on individually with direction and management of Sr.Architect.
[ 08/2007-Present ] Freelance San Diego, CA
Interior Designer
Drafting and 3D models for contractors and small-business residential Interior Designers.
Projects:
Maui Oceanfront Inn, Presidential Suite Re-model
The Beauty Experience, Retail shop and salon
[ 09/2006-11/2006 ] Janine Brown Interiors San Diego, CA
Design Assistant
Assisted owner/principal designer in day-to-day business of Interior Design. Facilitated client meetings. Created CAD drafted construction documents. Visited sites for project management and installation. Managed purchase orders, delivery, and installation of FF&Es. Updated and managed ongoing project schedules on a weekly basis.
[ 08/2005-05/2006 ] Aesthetics, Inc. San Diego, CA
Design Librarian
Maintained large design library for Healthcare design firm. Cultivated and maintained vendor relationships with designers. Prepared specification books for projects. Ordered samples and product information.
Education
[ 04/2004-06/2007 ] The Art Institute of California—San Diego
Bachelor of Science, Interior Design
[ 09/1997-05/2000 ] University of California Santa Cruz
Modern Literature, Community Studies
Professional memberships
2007-Present ASID, Allied Member
2005-2006 ASID, Student Chapter president
Accredidations
* Studying for NCIDQ
* Studying for LEED
Community activities
* “Dog Digs & Cat Cribs”-San Diego Humane Society Designer
* Industry Partner Liaison-ASID Student Chapter Career Day
* Volunteer Coordinator-ASID Clearance Sale
* Kid’s Program Volunteer-San Leandro Women’s Shelter
* Program Facilitator-“Mom & Kids Club”, Walnut Avenue Women’s Center, Santa Cruz, California
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