Education
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
May 2016
B.A. in Interior Design & Space Planning
Minor in Building Construction
Management
Skills
Proficient in CET Designer, AutoCAD,
Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Suite, Microsoft
Office, Hedberg, Shaderlight, Autodesk
3D Studio Max, Hand Rendering,
Sketching, 3D Modeling
Training
Privacy Wall Training
SAL 120 Sales and Product Training
EDU 311 Education Solutions Training
Regular Steelcase Furniture and
Research Updates
Revenue Path Training
OSHA 10-HR
Involvement
JA Jobspark- Counsel Member
JA Jobspark-Event Volunteer
Community of Practice
Pack Away Hunger
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer
AutoCAD Tutor Spring 2015
Awards
Purdue University Interior Design &
Space Planning Portfolio Competition
IIDA Fashion show 2016-2018
BUSINESS FURNITURE STEELCASE PREMIER PARTNER
September 2016-Present
Designer January 2018 – July 2020
• Design Collaborated with clients to create insight based designs, utilized live design for instant solutions, produced 3D renders, space plans, electrical plans, finish plans, specifications, bid documents, specials and product engineering, and conducted post occupancy surveys and evaluations.
• Business Development Strengthened client base through design presentations, planning ideas, and communicating as point of contact. Was the forerunner in education design and assisted the growth of the education department into a multimillion dollar sector.
• Project Management Balanced multiple multimillion dollar projects simultaneously, created schedules, and regular client and project check-ins.
• Project Finances Led projects to order by specification and quoting, creating appropriate budgets, value engineering, and strategic contract and agreement placement.
• Install and Operations Ensured ease of install and design implementations with field verifications, site visits, and on site trouble shooting. Junior Designer November 2016 – January 2018
• Design Responsible for quoting, vendor research, product inventory, communication with clients and manufacturers, design research, and partook in training and continuing education.
• Business Development Assisted in client relationships and took responsibility of client relations that led to large future opportunities.
• Project Finances Created budgets by use of value engineering, applying contracts and pricing rules, and full product specification.
• Install and Operations Assisted designers with all aspects of the install and operations process.
Library Assistant September 2016 - October 2016
• Design Assisted coworkers with large client meetings, preparing finish selections, finding literature and samples, and informing clients on products.
• Project Management In charge of order placement of library materials and finishes to keep employees prepared.
• Implementation Created an inventory system to monitor stock of marketing materials and finish samples. Organized information vital to employee’s day to day activities such as pricing, freight, contacts, contracts, NET terms, and updated literature. REDEVELOPMENT
June 2015 - August 2015
Selections Coordinator Intern
• Design Assisted designers with creating custom home solutions, providing selections for design aspects, created and presented spec sheets and curated finish plans.
• Project Management Worked with project managers for full package deliverables, aligning design with construction. Also, maintained and updated selections binder. Coordinated effective communications between, coworkers, clients, and vendors.
• Install and Operations Communicated with Product and Material Reps, General Contractor’s, and Subcontractors. Also, assisted in site visits and verifications. LILLIAN TURNER adikbu@r.postjobfree.com
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