Dean Russell
portfolio online at
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profile 11 years of experience spanning interiors, architecture, lighting, outside sales, and academia
Innately creative and equipped with broad technical foundation
Excellent relationship building skills
Communicates well in verbal, written, and graphic formats
seeking Position with a well managed firm that maintains high ethical standards, focuses on best practices, and has a
congenial atmosphere
credentials Certified Interior Designer NCIDQ Certificate #020543
Intern Architect NCARB Record #342833
Lighting Consultant Associate IES Member #691507
Job Captain at Gensler
experience
Phoenix, AZ August 2007 – May 2010
Responsible for construction documents from space planning through construction administration
including consultant coordination
Project types included
Workplace: Law, Corporate, & Government
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Ground up Buildings: Hotel, Call Center, & Medical Office Building
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Retail
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Graphic Design
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Lead Interior Designer at Gould Evans & Associates
Phoenix, AZ December 2006 – August 2007
Responsible for managing interiors team through design and documentation for luxury
condo community’s amenity areas and assisting in client relationship
Specifications Representative with Light Group Industries
Southern CA February 2006 – December 2006
Responsible for identifying and working with Architects and Interior
Designers to specify lighting fixtures from 20+ represented manufacturers lines
Interior Designer at Aref & Associates
Los Angeles, CA June 2005 – January 2006
Responsible for design from space planning through construction documentation
Project types included
Workplace: Law & Public Works
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Graphic Design
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Prior history includes Project Manager, Interior Designer, and Job Captain roles
AutoCAD Expert
software
Revit Beginner
PhotoShop, Illustrator, & InDesign Proficient
Microsoft Office Proficient
Bachelor of Science in Design in Interior Design from Arizona State University Professional Degree May
education
2001
FIDER accredited program in College of Architecture & Environmental Design
Fifth Year Thesis work in Wayfinding Systems for Museum Design
Adjunct Faculty in Maricopa County Community Colleges
teaching
Fall 2007 – Spring 2009
Space Planning Course and Lighting for Interiors Course