Design Office

Objective

Interior design position where a passion for design and sustainability will

benefit a design team

Education

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Master of Science in Architecture

May 2011

Abilene Christian University

Bachelor of Science in Interior Design

CIDA accredited

May 2009

Related Coursework

. Master's thesis: Interior Designer's Attitudes Toward Sustainable

Interior Design Practices and Barriers Encountered When Using

Sustainable Interior Design Practices

. Environmental Leadership

. Material Applications

. Visual Presentation Graphics

. The Changing Workplace

Work Experience

The Home Depot Lincoln, NE

July 2010 - Present

Flooring Associate

. Educate customers on the selection and installation of flooring

materials

. Work with customers to identify appropriate products for their needs

. Calculate costs and amount of product necessary

. Assist in the coordination of installs to ensure each project is done

in a timely and professional manner

Hula Design/Build Aberdeen, SD

June 2009-August 2009

Intern, architecture firm serving a regional market (education,

residential, office, hospitality, and municipal work)

. Assisted 1 architect with the preparation and layout of presentations

by utilizing SketchUp and Photoshop

. Performed site measurements

. Assisted in office organization and upkeep

RS Architects, Sioux Falls, SD

June 2008-August 2008

Intern, architecture firm (Education, healthcare, religious, hospitality,

industrial, retail, office, and municipal work)

. Assisted 7 person team with the design development, brainstorming, and

various office tasks

. Produced colored plans and elevations for design presentations,

residential kitchen, and residential home by utilizing AutoCAD and

Photoshop

. Communicated with staff, clients, and manufacturers to complete

assignments on schedule

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office - PowerPoint, Word & Excel

Design Tools - AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Illustrator, SketchUp, Photoshop, hand

drafting, drawing, sketching, computer hand rendering, iMovie

Honors

Edgren Grad Tuition Fellowship (2009) Servant-Leader Recognition (2009)

Prestigious position in Honors Art Show Outstanding 4th year Interior Design Major

(2009) (2009)

Dean's List (2005-2009) ACU's Interior Design Scholarship

Forward Sioux Falls Scholarship (2008) (2007-2008)

Prestigious position in ACU's student art

show (2008)

Honored in the Brass Ring Interior Design competition for custom design of a plastic

surgeon's office (2007)

Activities

. Teammates mentor (2009-present)

. Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer (Oct. 2006-2009)

. Upward Bound Tutor (2008-2009)

. Spring Break Campaign volunteer; student led community outreach to New

York. (March 2007)

. Ko Jo Kai Sorority; group dedicated to service and community. (August

2007-2009)

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