Personal Statement
As an experienced interior designer, I am able to quickly read plans and interpret design. In my position as a Technical Designer at 3form, I have been able to lead and mentor new employees while increasing productivity. After numerous years in the industry, I have finally found my passion, teaching. Because of this I am seeking a position where I can take the skills I have gained, and pass them on to future designers.
Education
MFA in Interior Design Education Atlanta, GA
2014-2016 Brenau University
BS in Interior Design Rexburg, ID
1997-2002 Brigham Young University-Idaho (formerly Ricks College)
BA in Visual Arts & Design Provo, UT
2000-2001 Brigham Young University
3-Year Professional Interior Design Degree Rexburg, ID
1997-1999 Ricks College (now Brigham Young University-Idaho)
2014-2016 Brenau University
- Program emphasis of Interior Design college level teaching
- 4.0 GPA
- Thesis: Gamification in Interior Design Curriculum
- Member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
BS in Interior Design Rexburg, ID
1997-2002 Brigham Young University-Idaho (formerly Ricks College)
- Graduated Outstanding Student of the Home Economics Department
- Served on Student Body Council and as the A.S.I.D. Student Chapter President
- CIDA (formerly FIDER) accredited program
BA in Visual Arts & Design Provo, UT
2000-2001 Brigham Young University
- Minor in Communications
3-Year Professional Interior Design Degree Rexburg, ID
1997-1999 Ricks College (now Brigham Young University-Idaho)
- CIDA (formerly FIDER) accredited program
Certifications
NCIDQ Certificate Holder
Certificate #22024 Active since 2005
Certificate #22024 Active since 2005
Teaching Experience
Brenau University Atlanta, GA
Fall 2015 - Current Adjunct Teacher
ID 331 Lighting and ID 335 Building Codes
Brenau University Atlanta, GA
Fall 2015 Student Teacher
ID 331 Lighting and Building Codes
lab activities
exams
grading rubrics
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Various Locations
2010—Current Volunteer Teacher
Family History 101
Homework assignments
Quizzes
Final projects
Fall 2015 - Current Adjunct Teacher
ID 331 Lighting and ID 335 Building Codes
- Online
- Created course content including:
- book selection
- lab activities
- exams
- grading rubrics
- Course included, (2) lighting projects, a field trip, and exams
- Managed coursework through Canvas
Brenau University Atlanta, GA
Fall 2015 Student Teacher
ID 331 Lighting and Building Codes
- Online/Hybrid structure (in class lab, online lecture)
- Created course content including:
lab activities
exams
grading rubrics
- Course included, (2) lighting projects, a field trip, and exams
- Managed coursework through Canvas
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Various Locations
2010—Current Volunteer Teacher
Family History 101
- Created course content including:
Homework assignments
Quizzes
Final projects
- Instructed students
- Course included mid-terms, finals, field trips, and a final project
Professional Experience
3form Salt Lake City, UT
2010-Current Technical Designer
Dracosoft Syracuse, UT
2001-Current Designer
ALSC Architects Spokane, WA
2004-2005 Interior Designer
Design Source Spokane, WA
2003-2004 Staff Designer
Safeco Insurance Redmond, WA
2001-2002 Space Planner
2010-Current Technical Designer
- Train/Mentor new employees
- Meet with clients and determine needs, create fabrication and construction details
- Detailing, fabrication, lighting and hardware specialist
- Pressed Glass specialist
- Established team and drafting standards
- Tracked and maintained team Key Performance Indicators Schools (K-12),
- Individual team member metrics for use in Performance Reviews and department initiatives
- Building Codes specialist
- Presidents Choice Award Recipient 2016 (Employee of the Year)
Dracosoft Syracuse, UT
2001-Current Designer
- Co-founded hobby based game company
- Create user-interfaces for downloadable games
- Design graphics for all current games for iPhone, iPad, Windows and Mac
- Create game play and game elements
- Help resolve support and technical questions
ALSC Architects Spokane, WA
2004-2005 Interior Designer
- Solely responsible for multiple projects, including:
- Schools (K-12),
- Corporate office spaces (shell/core packages, with TI as later packages)
- Banks
- Coordinated with mechanical, electrical and structural consultants
Design Source Spokane, WA
2003-2004 Staff Designer
- Assist in creating construction documents
- Work closely with principals in selecting finishes
- Worked on various projects including:
- Banks
- Hospitals
- Tenant improvement
Safeco Insurance Redmond, WA
2001-2002 Space Planner
- Coordinated Move/Add/Change for Herman Miller systems furniture
- Responsible for designing over 1000 workstations and arranging installation
- Planned and coordinated major company events and meetings
Skills and Abilities
Technical
Personal
- Exceptionally familiar with AutoCAD 2015 and Hand drafting
- Extremely knowledgeable in both PC and Macintosh Systems
- Fluent in Microsoft Office, Adobe and Corel Suites
Personal
- Amazing Time, Project Management and Organizational Skills
Hobbies and Interests
Personal
- Black belt in Goshen Karate
- Avid family history researcher
- Gamer at heart
References
(contact info will be provided upon request)