I am an ambitious LEED designer with over twelve years of experience in commercial interiors, residential remodels and ground-up construction, as well as educational and tenant improvement projects in both the Los Angeles and San Francisco area markets.
Since graduating from Woodbury University in 1997, I have had the pleasure to work for a number of well established architecture and design firms, including several film and event production companies. I’ve also been able to return to my alma mater to teach a Materials and Finishes course, Introduction to Space Planning, and to mentor a senior level student with a learning disability. Our work together enabled her to graduate with her degree in Interior Architecture, which was a very rewarding experience.
In my professional career, I have developed strong computer skills with advanced knowledge of programs such as AutoCAD and Sketch up. In addition, I’m skilled at putting together complete construction drawing sets, as well as assist others in a team environment. My verbal and written communication skills, positive attitude, problem-solving abilities and attention to detail make me an effective communicator and a positive addition to the architectural team as a whole.
Professional Summary:
To apply my knowledge of interior design in a creative and challenging environment that values environmentally
aware design.
Education:
Woodbury University, Class of 1997 (FIDER Accredited); Bachelor of Science, Interior Design
USGBC Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Preparation Course, New Construction, Version 2.2
Experience:
WWCOT Architects (Santa Monica, CA); Intermediate/Senior Level Interior Designer 09/06 – 11/09
Designer with large scale architectural/design firm focused on health care, civic, religious, educational and
tenant improvement projects. Complete involvement including initial client meeting, programming, schematic
design, design development, construction documents, permit approval, construction administration, furniture
installation and punch walk.
Woodbury University (Burbank, CA); Adjunct Facility Member 08/06-06/08
Instructor of Space Planning and Furnishings & Materials courses; department of Interior Architecture.
Contact Randall Stauffer (Department Chair) at Randy_Stauffer[at]woodbury.edu for references.
Interior Spaces, Inc. (Santa Monica, CA); Intermediate Level Interior Designer/Project Manager 12/04-09/06
Designer at interior design firm, specializing in hospitality, residential and commercial projects.
Creation of presentation materials, drawing sets, seeing projects completed from beginning to completion.
Materials, furniture and finish specification, order expediting, and building department submittals.
Spohn Ranch, Inc. (Los Angeles, CA); Senior Technical Designer 01/04-02/05
CAD Designer/Operator, creating equipment manufacturing detail drawings, plans, 3D layouts, construction
documents and installation drawings for skate parks worldwide. Spohn Ranch is the nation’s largest full-service
skate park firm, with over 20 years of construction experience and solid knowledge of municipal contracting
requirements.
CADVersion (Mountain View, CA); Interior Designer/Project Manager 01/02-06/02
Contracted to create ‘as built’ design drawings based on both commercial and residential site verifications.
Preparation of construction plans, including site information and detail drawings for high-end remodels.
*Surface Magazine (San Francisco, CA); Editorial Assistant 04/02-11/02
Contributor to architecture and design magazine, working directly with the Senior Editor (Jenny Shears).
Involvement with design projects, such as TAG 2002, where ten promising avant guard designers were selected
to participate based on their submitted projects.
FACS, Inc. (San Francisco, CA); Technical Designer 12/99-01/02
Designer at commercial furniture dealership (Haworth), specializing in the planning of both new and existing
facilities. Job responsibilities include space planning, verifying field conditions and technical drawings of systems furniture. Excellent communication skills with attention to detail, specification review, attending client meetings
and maintaining client relations. AutoCAD 2000 used on daily basis.
Environetics Group (Los Angeles, CA); Interior Designer 04/98-11/99
Designer at fast paced interior design firm, specializing in commercial tenant improvement. Use of AutoCAD
for space planning, custom furniture details and millwork. Graphic presentation of storefront signage, logos,
presentation boards and marking packages. Development of strong vendor relationships.
Special Skills:
- ACE Mentor, Santa Monica High School, Fall 2009/Spring 2010, providing career direction in Architecture, Construction and Engineering related fields to local high school students.
- LEED AP, New Construction; awarded June 30, 2009.
- Woodbury University Founders Day Panelist/Interior Architecture Department: “Architecture and Design in the Entertainment Industryâ€, October 8th, 2005.
- Assistant to James Eserts, AIA Architect (Santa Monica, CA) from 1/98 to 10/99.
- Assistant to Jay Reynolds, AIA Architect (Los Angeles, CA) from 6/97 – 1/98.
- AIA Award Recipient, 1996 Interior Architecture Scholarship Competition.
- Computer skills include AutoCAD release 14 thru 2009, Mechanical Desktop, Microsoft Word, Excel, Sketch-up.
- Member of Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association and the Venice Historical Society (www.veniceofamerica.org).
- Visit www.imdb.com for production design related work experience (from 2002 to 2006).
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