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EXPERIENCE

 

Interior Designer |
Walt Disney Imagineering 

February 2018 - Present

- Developing drawing packages through multiple phases, from Feasibility to TCO

- Creating Design and Materials packages with Photoshop and InDesign

- Managing design team to complete finish packages, construction drawings, and field coordination

- Coordinating in-field with contractors and art directors to ensure design intent is met

- Working with Specifications team to confirm design intent and standards

 

Show Set Associate/ Interior Designer | Thinkwell Group

November 2016 - December 2017

- Developed CAD and hand drawings for schematic and design development phases of projects, including theme parks and exhibits
- Specified appropriate finishes for projects including snow parks, museum exhibits, and theme parks
- Collaborated with Art Directors on designs and finishes using SketchUp and InDesign

 

Walt Disney Imagineering |

Associate Interior Designer  

August 2016 - September 2016

Interiors Intern

August 2015 - August 2016

- Assisted with concept development and visualization of projects for Tokyo            Disneyland Theme Parks and Resorts
- Coordinated with various departments to meet company standards
- Created construction drawings using Revit and AutoCAD
- Designed custom themed pieces including wallcoverings and light fixtures
- Specified finishes and materials within project scope and budget

 

Graduate Teaching Assistant | Florida State University

August 2014 - August 2015

- Assisted with student work 

- Consulted with faculty on class assignments and grading

 

Classes Assisted

 

Construction Documents | Teaches students how to create a computerized set of construction documents using Revit

Computer- Aided Design I | Teaches students the basics of AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator to create informative 2- dimentional design drawings

Intern | Wilderness Graphics

​May 2014 - August 2014

- Worked on various graphic design projects, ranging from billboards to interpretive museum panels
- Collaborated on space planning for museum exhibits
- Museum exhibit interpretation planning and graphic design
- Created construction documents for interactives using AutoCAD
- Perspective sketching and rendering to portray design ideas to clients

Masters of Fine Arts |
Florida State University

August 2013- August 2015

EDUCATION

 

Major | Interior Design   

Graduation Date | August 2015

College of Fine Arts, NASAD Accredited

School of Art and Design

Department of Interior Design, CIDA Accredited

Certificate in Project Management

 

Bachelors of Science |
Florida State University

August 2010- August 2013

Major | Interior Design   

Graduation Date | August 2013

College of Visual Arts, Theater, and Dance, NASAD Accredited

School of Art and Design

Department of Interior Design, CIDA Accredited

SERVICE

 

Media Productions Chair |
Dance Marathon at FSU

April 2012 - April 2013

- Designed a new website and maintained it frequently, adding images and text                          content regarding upcoming events and sponsorship opportunities
- Filmed and edited approximately 30 minutes of video for opening ceremonies at               event, as well as promotional videos for social media sites
- Shot video and photographs for events throughout the year for social media

- Projected all videos, photos, and sound at the event via ProPresenter

Art and Design Assistant | Dance Marathon at FSU

​May 2013 - April 2014

- Designed a new logo and branding package for the philanthropy, which is still used for merchandise and marketing materials
- Created an information packet to present to potential sponsors
- Developed marketing images that were distributed on social media and website

ACCOLADES

 

Presenter | Interior Design Educator's Conference 2016
 
Department Charette | Florida State University

 

2013 Humanitarian of the Year Finalist | Florida State University

 

FSU IDSO Member
FSU Honors Program and Honors Delegates Member

Interior Design Department | Second Place | October 2013

College of Visual Arts, Theatre, and Dance

"The Impact of Branding on the Third Place Environment"

SKILLS

 

Autodesk | AutoCAD, Revit

Photography, Videography

Hand Sketching

Creative Problem Solving

Hand Rendering

Adobe | Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator,                    Premiere Pro, After Effects

Microsoft | Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Project

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