EDUCATION |
New York School of Interior Design
Master of Professional Studies in Sustainable Interior Environments 2020-2021 Louisiana State University Ogden Honors College Bachelors of Interior Design, Minor in Art History Summa Cum Laude CIDA Accredited Program 2016- 2020 President's List Honor Roll GPA: 4.0 |
EXPERIENCE |
WORK
CDI Solutions | January 2019-May 2019 | Baton Rouge, LA - Assisted with programming, space planning, and job coordination - Created and corrected construction document sets - Managed and organized the materials library - Attend product showings and Lunch & Learns Melissa Rufty Design Studio | May 2018-July 2018 | June 2019-August 2019 | August 2020-October 2020|New Orleans, LA - Managed and organized the materials library - Placed and tracked orders and communicated directly with showrooms and vendors - Assisted with client presentations and consulted on design schemes - Guided customers in design showroom Elizabeth Malmo Interior Design | May 2017-August 2017 | Memphis, TN - Managed and organized the materials library - Assisted with design schemes and site visits |
INVOLVEMENT |
- Interior Design Student Organization | President, 2019-2020 | Junior Representative, 2018-2019
-School of Interior Design Student Ambassador - American Society of Interior Designers - International Interior Design Association - Communication Across the Curriculum Distinguished Communicator - Kappa Kappa Gamma New House Project Design Committee | Transition Team - Kappa Kappa Gamma | Risk Management Chairman, 2018 | Corresponding Secretary, 2017 | Public Relations Committee, 2016 |
HONORS |
- LSU University Medalist, 2020
- College of Art and Design Dean's Medal, 2020 - IDEC Design your Future Portfolio Competition Upper Division Honorable Mention, 2019 - LSU Discover Day Undergraduate Research Symposium College of Art and Design Third Place for Senior Capstone, 2020 - Order of Omega Honor Society - Rho Lambda Panhellenic Honor Society - National Society for Collegiate Scholars |
STRENGTHS |
- Leadership
- Communication - Collaboration - Detail-oriented - Organized - Articulate abstract concepts |
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS |
- Revit
- AutoCAD - Bluebeam - Microsoft Office - Photoshop - InDesign - Illustrator |
COURSEWORK |
GRADUATE
History & Theory of Sustainability in the Interior Environment - A study of sustainability's evolving history, including the vernacular and designed environments, and the relationship between the human built environment and the finite nature of the planet Fundamentals of Sustainable Design - An ongoing discussion of sustainability principles and concepts, examining contemporary issues such as ecological sustainability, environmental justice, and human well-being Materials and Finishes for the Sustainable Interior - The analysis, evaluation, and selection of construction and finish materials for a sustainable interior, introducing strategies to determine material appropriateness and considerations for a green interior Principles of Sustainable Lighting for Interiors - An introduction to basic technical and creative concepts in lighting interior spaces, with an emphasis on energy-efficiency and human factors Sustainable Studio I — Residential Environments - The development of an intergenerational, co-living residence that addresses environmental and social issues through its design and sustainability research Sustainable Integrative Design Process - The development of a sustainable project from the pre-design phase through construction, utilizing various strategies and a collaborative design approach for structuring the project team and workflow Sustainable Soft Goods - The study of mass market and custom soft goods, introducing analytical methods to determine appropriate choices when designing a sustainable interior Sustainable Hard Goods - The study of mass market and custom hard goods, highlighting sources, production, and maintenance as products contribute to LEED certification and sustainable practices Applied Principles of Sustainable Lighting - The discussion of lighting principles, encompassing lighting sources and controls, to develop sustainable illumination practices and comprehensive lighting solutions for interior spaces Sustainable Studio II — Contract Environments - The development of a commercial space that integrates sustainability through its concept, design decisions, and material selection Frontiers of Sustainable Interior Environments - The analysis of the evolving field of sustainability, addressing responsibilities for the clients and the planet, with regards to environmental and societal changes in the future Constructing, Operating and Maintaining Sustainable Interiors - The continued study of the Interior Design Process, with a focus on the strategies and procedures fundamental to implementing a sustainable project, from construction to post-occupancy evaluations and the understanding of proper maintenance Environmental Systems for the Sustainable Interior - The analysis of sustainable principles related to environmental control systems, with passive and active approaches to achieving environmental comfort and efficiency UNDERGRADUATE Technical Drawing | ID 1780 - An immersion in the graphic language of hand drafting to introduce techniques and conventions designers use to communicate architectural ideas Interior Construction and Systems | ID 2774 - An introduction to building systems and construction methods with corresponding code requirements for interiors Interior Materials, Finishes, and Furnishings | ID 2775 - The study of finishes and furnishings used in appropriate interior spaces; Exposure to various types and sources of materials. Computer Visualization | ID 2785 - An introduction to computer drafting and three dimensional modeling in Revit for spatial designs. Color and Illumination | ID 2770 - A study of nature, theory, color, and light with applications to basic design projects and principles in 2D and 3D. Interior Design Graphics | ID 2781 - An exploration of graphics representation methods used to illustrate and investigate form, spatial order, and the design process. Color and Illumination II | ID 3770 - An ongoing study of lighting strategies, daylighting, and luminaires to enhance interiors through study models and Dialux simulations Contemporary Issues and Theory | ID 4742 - An ongoing discussion of evolving issues in the design industry, focusing on the comprehension of diverse concepts and how they are evaluated, summarized, and communicated Studio I | ID 2750 - An exploration of basic design problems in the built environment with an emphasis on the design process, form, and principles of spatial organization. Studio II | ID 2651 - An exploration and analysis of design decisions related to interior spaces. Studio III | ID 3652 - A study of design implications of function, space, and scale through design concepts and images. Studio IV | ARCH 4001 - An architectural intervention study based in New Orleans, aiming to explore, expand, integrate, and assess knowledge of a elements and spatial characteristics of the public realm and infrastructure |
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