OBJECTIVE
I desire the opportunity to join the interior design department of an outstanding design or architectural firm in the San Francisco bay area, while pursuing both LEED AP and NCIDQ or IDEX certification. I am goal oriented, driven to succeed and possess the ability to implement design strategies and envision completed projects.
EDUCATION
Oklahoma Christian University
Graduated April, 2011 Magna Cum Laude
Oklahoma City, OK
BFA Interior Design (Honor Roll)
Classes pertaining to degree offering included:
Foundations for Digital Visuals
Fundamentals of Drawing
Elements of Visual Thinking
Intro to Interior Design
Architectural Graphics
Interior Textiles, Materials, and Finishes
Comp-Aided Drafting and Design
Rendering in Perspective
Residential Interior Design
Space Planning and Systems Furniture
Historic Interior Design Expression
Continued Interior Design Expression
Form and Communication
Commercial Design I
Commercial Design II
3D Modeling and Animation
Ancient to Modern Art History
Sr. Interior Design Studio & Portfolio
Professional Practices in Interior Design
EXPERIENCE *
Chris Schrimpl Architectural Corporation, Stockton, CA 5/2011- Present
Contract Draftsman
Utilized AutoCAD to convert Architect’s and Contractor’s sketches to scaled plans.
Prepared residential and commercial construction documents including roofing diagrams, reflected ceiling plans, building elevations, and section/detail drawings.
Oversaw completion of plan check lists in building permit submittal process.
Completed administrative work under supervision of project architect.
Architectural Design Group, Oklahoma City, OK 3/2011- 4/2011
http://adg.adgokc.com/
Intern
Accompanied Senior Interior Designers on walkthroughs and establishment of punch list points.
Redlined submittals for millwork installations.
Dimensioned for installations of receptacles in commercial interiors.
Utilized AutoCAD to generate interior elevations.
Susan Tiffin Interiors, Oklahoma City, OK 7/2010 – 4/2011 http://susantiffininteriors.com/
Intern
Established the needs of clients through personal visits and interviews.
Selected materials and finishes for interior environments.
Observed and monitored billable hours.
Dimensioned for installations of furnishings and finishes in residential interiors.
Utilized AutoCAD to generate floorplans and 3-D models.
Limited Brands – Victoria’s Secret, Oklahoma City, OK 9/2008 – 7/2010
Associate/Cashier
Addressed the needs of clients for upscale clothing boutique.
Successfully managed high volume sales.
Monitored supply of women's clothing and intimate apparel inventory.
Dealt with all cash and credit card transactions.
Oklahoma Christian University, Oklahoma City, OK 9/2007 – 2/2008
Student Connector
Recruitment position affording first line of communication to graduating high school seniors within the United States.
Responsible for all telephone communications between prospective college students and Oklahoma Christian University.
Processed student applications for admission.
Deborah Morgan Dance Studio, Turlock, CA 9/2006 – 6/2007
Dance Instructor/Ballet Program Director
Instructed dance classes for participants ranging in age from 3 to 17.
Designed and implemented a dance curriculum for students incorporating beginning and advanced ballet, beginning and advanced tap, and jazz.
Introduced new dance techniques to otherwise traditional dance school.
Assistant Dance Instructor 9/2003 – 6/2007
Implemented a warm-up program for students incorporating “Pilates” and additional enriching exercises.
Managed students and parents during rehearsal and performance nights.
Assisted in costume selection and measuring of students for costuming needs.
SKILLS
Proficient in the following software programs:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Microsoft Entourage
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Microsoft Entourage
Adobe Illustrator
Microsoft Excel
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Powerpoint
AutoCAD 2008
Microsoft Word
Cinema 4D
Google Sketchup
HONORS & AWARDS
ASID Student Chapter President (2010-2011)
Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities (2010-2011)
Dean’s Award for the College of Arts and Sciences (2010)
Envision Color Contest Daily Feature (2010)
First Impressions Competition Nominee (2010)
Dean’s List (2009)
ASID Student Chapter Vice President (2009)
Presidential Academic Success Award (2007)
Art and Design Scholarship (2007)
Freshman Interior Design Departmental Scholarship (2007)
ACTIVITIES
ASID Student Chapter (2007 - Present)
European Studies Program: Summer spent in Vienna, Austria while gaining 6 university credit hours (2008)
Other destinations include:
London, England
Paris, France
Rome, Italy
Florence, Italy
Venice, Italy
Prague, Czech Republic
Berlin, Germany
Munich, Germany
Rothenberg, Germany
Bruges, Belgium
Interlaken, Switzerland
Service Projects:
Schwarzwaldeckhaus, Austria (2010)
Rebuilding Together, OKC (2010)
Ronald McDonald House Charities (2008)
*Professional
references
available upon
request.