gwenharley
2322 W Huron Chicago,IL 60612 312,488,1127 gwennielane01@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE
OBJECTIVE
August 2010 - August 2011
To obtain a design position in order to contribute my professional design knowledge, skills and experience towards the goals and needs of the company, as well as gain vauable knowledge and skills to further my professional development as a designer.
Freelance Language Instructor, Design Consultant, Design Research Prague.CZ
•English language consultant for various Czech companies in the field of project/construction management, marketing, medicine, banking, advertising and telecommunications. Gained valuable experience in foreign relations, presentation and networking skills. •Met with local designers to learn more about the design market and culture in Czech Republic. •Independent research on European design trends and culture.
EDUCATION May 2006
University of Missouri-Columbia
College of Human Environmental Sciences, Architectural Studies BS HES Interior Design
February 2006-August 2010
SKILLS
Intermediate Designer •Worked with corporate and higher education clients on design development and implementation of interior renovations, build-outs, corporate headquarters and interior branding. Experience with test fitting, construction documents, construction administration, materials selection and working on LEED projects. •Resource Librarian July 2007-February 2010 Met with product representatives to evaluate, update and bring in new materials, finishes, furniture and lighting. Coordinated product presentations for the firm as well as industry events outside the firm. •Promoted while with in from Junior Designer to Intermediate Designer
Proficient in ADT, AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, SketchUp, Powerpoint, Pages, Word
IA Interior Architects, Chicago.IL
August 2005-May 2006
Peckham and Wright Architects, Columbia.MO Intern Designer •Independent study of LEED design. Maintained materials library and assisted in field measurement and construction documents. June 2005-August 2005
State of Missouri, Design and Construction Columbia.MO
Intern Designer
EXTRACURRICULAR •Guest Interior Design blogger for ColourLovers.com •Photography •Chicago based charity organization volunteer - Dining by Design, Canstruction, Stitch, Red Moon Theatre •Volunteer with Romadrom a not for profit language teaching based organization in Prague.