ANNA ELLIS
EDUCATION
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY | Tallahassee, FL
Department of Interior Architecture & Design
Interior Design programs accredited by CIDA and NASAD
MFA in Interior Design | Expected August 2024
B.S. in Interior Design , Summa Cum Laude | May 2022
SKILLS
• Revit
• AutoCAD
• ArchiCAD
• Enscape
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Acrobat
HONORS
• Procreate
• Sketchup
• Microsoft Suite
EXPERIENCE
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
Graduate Teaching Assistant | 08/22-present
• Provides guidance and assistance to students.
• Aids professors in class preparation, operation, teaching, critique, and grading.
• Assisted in the following design courses: Hospitality Studio, Healthcare Studio (x2), Workplace Studio, Introduction Studio Course (x2), Graphic Techniques I (x2), Computer-Aided Design II (x2), and Business Practices for Interior Designers (x2).
DESIGN RESOURCES FOR HOMELESSNESS
Interior Design Consultant | 07/23-present
• Produced a Revit file for a shelter design from provided hard copy sketches.
RESEARCH AND CAREER PREPARATION AWARD 03/24 | FSU College of Fine Arts
LISA WAXMAN SCHOLARSHIP 02/24 | FSU D epartment of IA&D
IDECF 2024 GRADUATE SCHOLAR AWARD 12/23 |IDEC Foundation
CONFERENCE PRESENTATION TRAVEL GRANT 09/23 | FSU Congress of Graduate Students
D.J.M.T. O’BRIEN SCHOLARSHIP 05/23 | FSU D epartment of IA&D
ASHLEY COWIE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 05/21 | FSU D epartment of IA&D
MARCHING CHIEFS MEDAL OF HONOR
12/21 | FSU Marching Chiefs
COLOR GUARD LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
12/21 | Marching Chiefs Alumni Association
INVITATION OF EXCELLENT PROJECTS
2019 | 2021 | CIDA Site Visit
FSU PRESIDENT’S LIST
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021
• Formatted a research report “People Experiencing Homelessness with Animals: A Review of Emerging Research and Social Services Response Guidelines” into its final form.
ARCHITECTS LEWIS + WHITLOCK
Interior Design Intern | 05/21-08/23
• Worked on a variety of projects in all phases of the design process from start to finish.
• Project types included community, education, healthcare, higher education, hospitality, multi-family, residential, retail, and workplace.
• Honed skills in design concept development, space planning, material selection, furniture sourcing, detailed construction documents, and project coordination.
• Enriched my understanding of the intricate nuances of interior design and prepared me to approach future projects with a holistic and well-informed design perspective.
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
CIDA Student Assistant | 08/21-11/21
• Designed and developed department graphics and environmental graphics to be fabricated and applied in review space for accreditors.
• Assisted in preparing materials for the IA&D Department’s reaccreditation review by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation.
RESEARCH
BIOPHILIC LEADERSHIP SUMMIT | 03 /24
2024 Biophilic Ledership Summit Presentation
• Accepted to present recent thesis research findings in presentation Restorative Environments in Higher Learning with Professor Meghan Mick and Eva Neri.
IDEC POSTER PRESENTATION | 10 /23
IDEC South Regional Conference 2023
• Accepted to present MFA research findings in progress at IDEC South Regional Conference.
TRAUMA-INFORMED DESIGN REPORT | 08/20
Trauma-Informed Design Definitions and Strategies for Architectural Implementation
• Research report and webpage prepared with Dr. Jill Pable for non-profit, Design Resources for Homelessness. https://www.designresourcesforhomelessness.org/projects-6
SERVICE LEADERSHIP
FSU IAD ADVISORY COUNCIL
Graduate Student Representative | 0 9/23-Present
• The Department is supported by an Advisory Council with a mission “to support the students and faculty of the Department of Interior Architecture & Design and help promote excellence in interior design education.”
PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONS CONFERENCE
Graphic Designer | 01/23-05/23
• Created graphics for social media, programs, flyers, merch, and more for annual conference at FSU.
DESIGN RESOURCES FOR HOMELESSNESS
Design Research Volunteer | 05/20-08/20
• Conducted research on trauma-informed design towards production of research report and webpage for nonprofit organization.
THE COLOR IN DESIGN
Lead Assistant | 05/20-03/21
• Uplifts the voices of minority designers; organized and contributed to “Meeting in the Middle” exhibit at FSU celebrating Black History Month.
FSU IAD STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Undergraduate Student Representative | 0 8/19-05/22
• Attended meetings with chair and advisors as student representative from cohort contributing to ideas, changes, and plans within the department.
AMPS EXPERIENTIAL DESIGN CONFERENCE
Design Student Volunteer | 01/20+11/22
• Hosted and introduced guest speakers.
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY | 01/21-12/21
Kappa Kappa Psi Honorary Service Fraternity
• Served on the executive board , led alumni and public relations, and oversaw the committee.
CO-CAPTAIN | 05/19-05/22
FSU Marching Chiefs Color Guard
• Served as Co-Captain, leading color guard in choreography, collaboration, and time management for successful performances.
ROW LEADER | 05/18-05/19
FSU Marching Chiefs Color Guard
• Served as Row Leader, leading color guard in choreography, collaboration, and time management for successful performances.
CORRESPONDENCE CHAIR | 05/20-12/20
Kappa Kappa Psi Honorary Service Fraternity
• Managed social media accounts, designed graphics, and lead the committee.
FELLOWSHIP
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN RESEARCH
ASSOCIATION Student Member | 03/24-present
• EDRA is an international and interdisciplinary organization with a focus on social responsibility.
INTERIOR DESIGN EDUCATORS COUNCIL
Student Member | 09/22-present
• IDEC is the leading organization on interior design education, providing opportunities for disseminating research, advancing teaching skills, and serving the design community.
FSU INTERIOR DESIGN STUDENT ORGANIZATION
Member | 08/19-present
• IDSO members participate in various volunteer opportunities and activities related to interior design in the local community and program.
KAPPA KAPPA PSI - GAMMA NU
Member | 08/19-05/22
• Kappa Kappa Psi is an honorary band and service fraternity devoted to musicianship, leadership, and service to the university bands.
FSU MARCHING CHIEFS | 08/18-05/22
World-Renowned University Marching Band
• Member of the FSU Marching Chiefs Color Guard, supporting the FSU football team, and providing halftime performances to fans.