DEBNER, HOUSTON-****/PRESENT
Interior Designer
I specify contract furniture for a certified MillerKnoll dealer. Tasks include space planning, fabric and finish selection, technical drawings rendered in programs such as AutoCAD and CET Designer, as well as working on bid packages. Specialties include ancillary furniture consulting. ARENSON OFFICE FURNITURE, NYC-2017/2021
Interior Designer
I specified contract furniture for a certified Knoll dealer. By collaborating with the end user, architect, and manufacturer, I developed design solutions using extensive product knowledge. I was responsible for space planning, finish specification, and installation drawings. CREATIVE OFFICE PAVILLION, NYC-2014/2016
Interior Designer
Interior Designer with a focus on Herman Miller ancillary furniture. Main responsibilities included space planning, creating budgetary pricing and finish selection for various corporate and commercial projects. Specialized in ancillary bid specification, pricing, and planning. CHRISTIE’S, NYC-2014
Intern
As a Post War and Contemporary Intern, I conducted provenance research for specific artworks that were auctioned during the 2014 Evening and Contemporary sales. I assisted my fellow interns with various company events including the auctions.
VLADIMIR KAGAN, NYC-2013
Intern
Photographed and catalogued the textile collection of embroidery designer Erica Wilson. Organized finished and unfinished kits, fabric samplers, and other materials using FileMaker Pro. Worked within the family’s home and studio space to compile, sort, and organize the collection.
E X P E R I E N C E
E D U C A T I O N
B E T H
A L T I MUS
PARSONS THE NEW SCHOOL FOR DESIGN, 2012 – 2014
MA, History of Decorative Arts and Design
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY, 2010 – 2012
MA, Art History
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY, 2004 – 2008
BA, Interior Design
ABOUT ME
A Cold War aficionado and
current mid-century modern
furniture collector, I am a
passionate writer, thinker, and
question asker for all things 20th
century.
SKILLS
AUTOCAD
CAP 2020
CET DESIGNER
SKETCHUP
CONTACT
adu8z8@r.postjobfree.com
3636 West Dallas Street, 315
Houston, TX 77019