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Resume:
SARAH M. PASCHALL
Interior Designer
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Passionate about crafting great spaces where people feel positive, engaged, and functions like a Swiss clock. My
obsession for all things design began at a young age. I grew up in my father's architecture firm of 20 employees. In
September, relocated to San Jose from San Diego leaving behind my incredible network of A+D firms, Real Estate
agents, and developers who provided a constant flow of work. My experience in workplace design and technical
strengths speak for themselves. My exceptional attributes are my thinking agility, inventiveness, adaptability,
flexibility, diversity, mindfulness, teamwork attitude, emergent leadership, dedication, intuitiveness, productivity,
strong aptitude for learning, organized, approachable, zest for life, confident, and compassion for people.
TECHNICAL DESIGN EXPERTISE
TECHNICAL
INTERIOR DESIGN DESIGN PROCESS
• • • Vector Graphics & Logos
Space Planning Define Needs - Programming
• • • Expert in AutoCAD & CS6
Translate Data to Design Maintain Budget and Sched.
• • • 3D Design and Models
LEED – Green Design Project Management
• • • Integrated Brand Strategy
Systems Furniture - Mfrs F.F. & E. Book and Symbols
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• • Graphic Programs & Signage
Building Code – ADA Laws Exterior and Interior Finishes
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Paschall Design – San Jose, California
Interior Designer + Graphic Design + Workplace Design, June 2005 – Present
Collaborated with my architect father and many talented design firms as a freelance designer to deliver
transformative interiors for over 40+ offices, restaurants, hotels, retail stores, and high profile residential
properties.
Key Achievements
• Successfully completed large scale projects such as Hilton Hotels, Sheraton, and Scripps Health.
• Detailed clean drawings, client deliverables, and ability to present design concepts.
• Design thinking and advanced methodology in translating client needs into designs tailor fit to facilitate
top performance both in efficiency, ergonomics, and aesthetically.
• Proven ability to successfully run my own business, learning from failures, and celebrating triumphs.
David Robinson Design Inc. - La Jolla, California
Interior Designer, July 2012 – Feb. 2013
Highly talented award winning hospitality design firm. Collaborated with David and his design team for fourteen
years freelance outside and in-house. My work involved all phases of interior design. They called me in during
crunch time or when they were slammed! I stepped in, hit the ground running, and worked closely with the team.
The one hour commute each way kept me from staying on as a full-time permanent employee.
Key Achievements
• Designed Marriot hotel in Palm Desert, Stone Brewery, Lawrence Welk Resort, and Jack’s La Jolla.
• Developed methodology to standardize and streamline the design process with improved accuracy.
McCulley Design Lab – Solana Beach, California
Interior Designer, 2004 – 2005
Successfully managed and coordinated multiple corporate office and retail projects from concept through
completion. Effectively consulted with clients to gain data and program project requirements. Created design
themes and mixed elements to communicate a compelling brand experience with every project. The work culture
was fun, invigorating, collaborative, fast-paced, and exciting. John McCulley recently asked me to come back to
McCulley Design and complimented me on my technical abilities and interpersonal skills.
**************@*****.*** 2725 Lavender Terrace San Jose, CA 95111 Cell 858-***-****
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Key Achievements
• Finished large scale complex projects efficiently adding tremendous profitability to our firm.
• Risk management tactics to protect firm from litigation.
• Recently re-recruited to join the firm again for my design skills, professionalism, and creative thinking.
• Developed AutoCAD standards and graphic standards for presentations to improve our cohesive brand.
Regents Dental Group – La Jolla, California
Office Manager, 1992 – 2000
Effectively managed multi-doctor cosmetic practice with 20 employees. Responsibilities included: Statistics,
generated reports (daily/monthly/yearly), schedules, spreadsheets, daily operations, HR, recruiting, marketing,
computer networking, software and hardware maintenance, and customer service. Highly persuasive in sales and
establishing trusting patient-doctor relationships. Strategically developed marketing promotions gaining new
patients to exceed monthly/yearly practice financial goals.
Key Achievements
• In first year production increased from $60K to $80K per month.
• Over 5 years production increased to $150K per month average.
• Received regular monthly bonuses by establishing and achieving sales and marketing goals.
• Overall customer satisfaction and retention improved by 95% in 5 years.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design, August 2000 – June 2007
Design Institute of San Diego, California
Associates Degree, August 1996 – September 2000
Mira Costa College, California
High School GED, 1987 – 1991
Poway High School, California
TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENCY
Platforms: Windows 7/Vista/XP and MAC OS
Applications: AutoDesk 2013: AutoCAD Architecture, 3Ds Max, Revit, Inventor, Google SketchUp 8
Adobe CS6: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Fireworks, Muse, Dreamweaver, Bridge
Microsoft 2013: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher
REFERENCES
Paul Thoryk, Architect 619-***-**** • ****@**********.***
John McCulley, Brand Strategist 858-***-**** • ****@**************.***
David Robinson, Interior Architect 858-***-**** • *****@**********************.***
Steven S. Paschall, Father and Architect 858-***-**** • **********@*****.***
Cyrus Tahmasebi, DDS, FACD 858-***-**** • ********@***.***
Attitude is everything! At the end of the day… It’s about how you treat people while solving problems.
10% is situational and 90% is reaction. My innate curiosity led me to Silicon Valley to discover new possibilities.
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