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AVA NICOLE BLACKWELL
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anblackwell02@icloud.com ava-blackwell 315.604.1157 issuu.com/avanicoleblackwell
510 Railway Avenue, Apt 236, Campbell, California
EDUCATION BS, Major in Interior Design Virginia Tech College of Architecture, Art and Design GPA 3.7, with Honors Magna Cum Laude May 2024 BS, Minor in Sustainability Virginia Tech College of Natural Resources and Environment GPA 4.0, with Honors May 2024 Study Abroad Santa Reparata International School of Art Florence, Italy Summer 2022
SKILLS Adobe Creative Suite Revit AutoCAD Enscape Sketchup dRofus Bluebeam Revu Construction Documents Marker Rendering Microsoft Suite
HONORS
Virginia Tech Dean’s List 2020 - 2024
HOPE Service Award Ambassador
EXPERIENCE
Gensler | Interior Designer May 2025 - Present Contributed to the design development of workplace interiors through spatial studies, test fits, and the creation of design guidelines for confidential clients; Engaged in conceptual design exploration, material and finish specification, and visual storytelling across multiple projects, supporting environments that balanced functionality with experiential and brand-driven qualities; Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to translate design intent into cohesive spatial narratives across varied project scales
HDR, Inc. | Interior Design Intern June 2023 - August 2023 Developed construction documentation, produced renderings, and contributed to spatial planning for optimized layout efficiency and design cohesion; Assisted in procurement processes, researched codes across disciplines, presented decisions to clients for`approval, and coordinated technical requirements; Completed furniture specification package for bidding purposes, including selecting furniture, finishes, and fabrics in collaboration to the built environment Virginia Tech Community Design Assistance Center | Assistant Interior Designer August 2023 - February 2024 Contributed design assistance to VT outreach center which provided planning and input to communities and non-profit organizations; Conducted site evaluations, researched precedents, participated in team meetings, developed comprehensive renderings, presented design proposals and compiled project reports Greystar Property Management Union Blacksburg | Community Assistant August 2022 - January 2023 Supported the well-being of over 200 student residents and fostered a welcoming, diverse and inclusive community; Troubleshot facility needs and mediated resident concerns; Assisted property management with sales, marketing tours and community educational and social programs Thom Filicia, Inc. | Job Shadow Accompanied renowned Interior Designer Thom Filicia on photo shoot staging, attended project reviews, participated in creative brainstorming with architects and designers, and collaborated on showroom setups
INVOLVEMENT / RECOGNITION Interior Designers for Education and Sustainability (IDEAS) | Member International Interior Design Association (IIDA) | Member American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) | Member International Research Travel | Studying Architecture, Art, Culture, Language Elevated Multi-Disciplinary Sustainable Thesis Design | Faculty Recognition El Salvador Mission Trip | Participant USA Junior Olympics Sailing | Racing Participant and Instructor