​Energetic LSU Interior Design graduate seeking a full time employment with a commercial firm that also provides opportunities to use both technical and creative skills to enhance all aspects of design as well as furthering education through experience and enthusiasm.


EDUCATION

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Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge LA | Current - 2013 May
Bachelor of Interior Design | Minor: Business Administration
GPA: 3.86



St. Joseph’s Academy High School
Baton Rouge LA | 2009 May



WORK RELATED EXPERIENCE 

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Interior Design Student Intern
LaMoyne Design Associates
Baton Rouge LA | 2012 Summer

• ​Contributed to material and product selections for commercial projects such as libraries and apartment offices. Updated and managed materials library while gaining knowledge in business practices and communication.

President | Current - 2012-2013
Junior Representative | 2011-2012
LSU Interior Design Student Organization

• Led the organization to deliver student-centered events such as technical and creative workshops, IIDA sponsored firm tours, and the annual IDSO Design Event featuring an increased level of student work representation.

Treasurer  | 2011-2012
LSU Art + Design College Council, Student Government

• Managed the budgets and expenses of the council throughout the academic year. Served as a major leader in hosting the second annual Art + Design Professional Mixer and student work show. Communicated with and invited professionals and faculty to all events.

Visual Display Intern
Anthropologie
Baton Rouge LA | 2012 Summer

• Contributed to all aspects of the visual and display program and was given the role of: creating and maintaining displays, assisting in the completion of visual objectives, upholding the overall aesthetic of the store, and developing the store layout.

 

​​HONORS/ AWARDS  ​



​Distinguished Communicator Certification

Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge LA | 2013

• Honed a solid understanding of discipline, strong leadership skills, and ability to communicate ideas and knowledge effectively over 4 years of communication intensive courses, workshops, and a private and public portfolio.

​1st Place Design Charrette

International Interior Design Association, Student Conference
Houston, TX | 2013 February

• Joined with three other non-LSU students to produce a design solution for a not-for-profit organization, Dress for Success. Responsible for space planning and floor plan, while team members tackled renderings and material selection.

National Semi Finalist

Interior Design Education Council Student Competition | 2012 Spring

• Collaborated with a sophomore and senior student to produce a design concept for AIDS orphans in South Africa. Demonstrated the ability to perform within a group and produce hand rendering.

Student Competition Winner

American Society for Interior Designers
Regional Student Competition Searcy AK | 2012 Spring

• Placed first in "Commercial Design" with a senior level design firm office project using Google Sketchup, AutoCAD, and mixed media rendering. Placed first place in “Retail Design” with a sophomore level department store outlet project using Google Sketchup, Podium rendering, and AutoCAD. Placed third place in “Hospitality Design” with a junior level boutique hotel project using AutoCAD and hand rendering.

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Dean’s Medal, LSU College of Art and Design | 2013 May


TAF Senior Scholarship, LSU Tiger Athletic Foundation | 2013 May



Dixon Smith Educational Scholarship, Dixon Smith Interiors Baton Rouge, LA | 2012 Spring

Hospitality Design Scholarship, Kenneth Brown Design | 2011 Fall

Chancellor’s List, Louisiana State University | 2011 Spring, 2012 Spring, 2012 Fall

Dean’s List, Louisiana State University | 2009 Fall, 2011, 2012 Fall

Member, Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society | 2011-2012

TOPS Recipient, State of Louisiana | 2009-2013

ACTIVITIES

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LSU Interior Design New York, New York Trip | 2012 Spring

Student Member, IIDA | 2012-2013; ASID, NEWH, LCID | 2012

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SKILLS



AutoCAD, Adobe CS5 Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, Google Sketchup / Podium Rendering, Hand Rendering, Revit, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint, Apple iMovie