Hanieh Arefian
Irvine,CA *****
*************@****.***
EDUCATION
New York School of Interior Design, NYC
Master of Fine Arts
Interior design
Azad University
9/ 2001- 5/ 200
Bachelor of Science
Architectural engineering
EXPERIENCE
Design Coordinator Bassett Furniture Industries
12/2011-Present
Interior decoration consultation
Visiting customer’s home by appointment and taking measurements and photos for space planning and decoration purposes.
Preparing design presentation which includes floor plans, 3D views of the space in SketchUp, selection of fabrics and finishes and selection of accessories.
Sales
Junior Interior Designer m_Royce Architecture
3/2011-05/2012 (part time) www.mroycearchitecture.com
Interior design consultation
Space planning and design
Kitchen and bath design
Developing conceptual design sketches to design drawings and presentations
Coordination & selection of materials, finishes, color & furniture
Drafting and 3d modeling in Rervit architecture, SketchUp and 3d max studio
Production of architectural and construction documents
Architect Assistant Entech Engineering, P.C.”, Manhattan, NY
9/ 2010 – 12/ 2010 www.entecheng.com
Team Coordinator
Site inspector
Production and documentation of architectural and construction documents such as PIRs using Auto Cad and Vizio program
Interior Designer(Intern) Safavieh Home Furnishings
6/2009 -12/2009 www.safaviehhome.com
Residential design
Site visit, selecting materials, furniture, fabrics and finishes
Store visual design, window design
Sale
SKILLS
Technical Skills
Expert in Auto Cad, SketchUp, 3ds Max Studio, Photoshop, Revit Architecture , V-ray Renderer, and comfortable to work with Adobe Illustrator, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word.
Communication Skills
Effective and professional communication, verbally and in writing, highly Responsible and organized, Respectful
KEY PROJECTS
Practical Projects
Marija’s Residence (Manhattan Beach, CA)
Full home remodeling project has been done with collaboration of
m_Royce Architecture. Kitchen design, exterior siding and landscape design
was part of my responsibilities besides production of architectural documents.
Carol’s Residence (Hawthorne, CA)
Exterior/siding and landscape design and remodeling
Universal Hardwood Retail (Venice, CA)
Interior and exterior design for a wood flooring retail; Space planning and
adding office space and conference room was part of this project
Conceptual Projects
Nude Hotel-Residential (Hospitality/mixed-use design)
Boutique style hotel inspired by female curvature profile; Residential units, Spa, Restaurant, Bar and management offices are parts of this project.
Crystal Shopping Center (Commercial Design)
Steel structure building includes commercial offices, boutiques, plaza,
restaurants and underground parking. A model made in 1/16” scale.
The House of Sufi (Cultural center)
A 40,000-sqf project designed as a cultural and learning center to practice and experience Sufism. This building has classrooms, library, exhibition and a performance space.
Product design
“Avocado” the convertible Table and Puzzle Chair (Furniture design)
AWARD
Reception Station Design Award for NYSID - Hosted by Pringle-Ward
Associates (April 2009)
Certificate of Appreciation by cultural administration of Tehran for participating in watercolor exhibitions (May 2002)