EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, Business Minor
Arizona State University, 2016
EXPERIENCE
9+ years in Interior Design
8 months at DAVIS Director of Interior
Design
7+ years at Architekton Senior Interior
Designer, Associate
Semester at ASU Teaching INT363 Studio
4 years at ASUOnline | Graphic Designer
REGISTRATIONS
International Interior Design Association
American Institute of Architects
Alyssa’s experience includes design of community projects and new builds, ranging from large public works projects to intimate small-scale remodels. Her passion for user-centered design and interiors brings compassionate and focused design to all the projects she works on. Her role in the design process provides insight for identification of opportunities to create a space that reflects the unique characteristics of the culture of its users. Alyssa brings to her projects space planning, modeling, detailing, knowledge of furniture, and more while generating integral designs with a high degree of consistency from the whole to the pieces.
ASU Rob and Melani Walton Center for Planetary Health, Tempe
Helios Education Foundation Headquarters TI and Decision Theater, Phoenix
Ravenscroft Performing Arts Center and Offices, Scottsdale
City of Avondale Civic Center Annex Building, Avondale
Marana Community and Aquatics Center, Marana
Scottsdale Community College Indigenous Cultural Center, Scottsdale
Northeast Mesa Public Safety Fire Station, Mesa
Central New Mexico College Trades Sciences Building, Albuquerque
Northwest Fire Department Administration, Marana
Central Arizona College New Student Union and Science Lab, Coolidge
City of Avondale Police Property & Evidence Facility, Avondale
Maricopa County Southwest Justice Center Courts Complex, Maricopa
Town of Marana Public Safety Facility, Marana
Peoples Mortgage at ASU Research Park, Tempe
CERTIFICATIONS
NCIDQ certification to be complete
Leadership Conference ‘22 | attendee
NeoCon, LEDucation and HD Expo ‘24 attendee
Casa Grande Recreational Facility and Boys & Girls Club, Casa Grande
Gilbert Regional Park Restrooms, Gilbert
City of Eloy Police Department, Eloy
City of Goodyear Police Department, Goodyear
White Mountain Apache Transportation Center, Greer
Spotted Donkey Cantina, Scottsdale
Tommie Cline Martin Complex, Gila County
The Centers for Habilitation T.I., Tempe
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Terminal 4N4 International Concourse
Renovations, Phoenix
Brophy College Preparatory Robson Gymnasium Renovation, Phoenix
University of Arizona Hillenbrand Aquatic Center Improvements, Tucson
Pure Pickleball and Padel, Scottsdale
Wesley & Friendly House Clinics | Phoenix
LOOKING FOR
Senior Interior Deisgner
Director of Interior Design
Senior Project Manager
Business Development
Flexible work hours/Hybrid environment
TYPOLOGY EXPERIENCE
Workplace
Higher-Education
Public Projects
Performing Arts
Civic
Government/Police Facilities
Tenant Improvement
Retail
Hospitality
PROFICIENCIES
Revit/Enscape/BIM360
InDesign/Illustrator/Photoshop
Sketchup
Word/Excel/Powerpoint
Bluebeam/Acrobat
Outlook
Procore
Microsoft Teams
Zoom
Autocad
Apple and Microsoft products
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS Comprehensive understanding and ability to interpret architectural drawings and specification, Understanding of material specification process and selection in multiple environments, Thorough understanding of the design development, construction documentation and construction process and deliverables for each stage, Ability to track and implement design changes in an organized manner, Ability to gather and define design/construction schedule durations and activities, Ability to gather cost data and organize, Ability to prepare and track budgets, ability to evaluate risks to the business, Time management and ability to multitask, strong analytical technical and organization skills, Strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving ability, Strong verbal/written communication and presentation skills, excellent internal and external customer service, Self-motivated, dedicated, and goal oriented, Works well under pressure in a deadline driven environment, Flexible with changes to client and business priorities, ability to travel when required, Understanding of technical requirements for a business relocation, construction, and renovation projects.
DAVIS January 2024 - August 2024 | Director of Interior Design
Developed budgets and fee proposals for interior design projects Created a standardized contract template for interior projects, outlining key phases and deliverables. Designed floor plans for notable confidential development projects. Mentored and trained Interior’s staff on presentation workflows, punch reports/walks, concept presentations, drawing requirements, and REVIT. Created a BIM team and Collaborated with team to update Revit standards for improved project outcomes. Built industry relationships for marketing purposes, expanding consultant networks and collaboration opportunities. Performed QA/QC on client and construction drawings and presentations, ensuring design integrity. Performed CA on multiple office projects. Managed consultant and client communication for various interior projects, addressing and resolving issues inherited from previous phases. Fostered an open environment for team collaboration and problem-solving, actively addressing concerns.
ARCHITEKTON | June 2016 - November 2023 | Senior Interior Designer
Contact | Douglas Brown, Founding Principal, Architect AIA, CSI, LEED AP LOR upon request
Oversaw all design stages of projects, engaging with clients, contractors, and internal teams. Contributed to project management by developing scope, schedules, quality control, and fee management. Led programming, conceptualization, and integration of strategic design solutions, including visual MEP coordination. Produced architectural drawings and assisted with construction administration, addressing RFIs, preparing sketches, and conducting site visits. Supervised design teams, ensuring cohesive work and compliance with standards. Mentored junior staff, participated in recruitment, and provided Revit training. Managed furniture selection, budgets, and dealer quotes, preparing presentations for client approval. Developed interior design presentations and renderings using Revit and Enscape. Co-led 2022 and led 2023 associates group to enhance firm initiatives and culture.
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Spring 2022 | Associate Instructor | Interior Design Studio INT363
Contact | Jose Bernardi, Associate Professor, 28+ years Author LOR upon request
Collaborated with 3 other instructors. Contributed to syllabus and schedule for syllabus. Gave presentations on lighting, materials, acoustics, concept creation, professional quality, and drawings. Lead critiques for student projects, provided redlines and feedback to interior design majors. Graded projects for quality, timeliness and accuracy.
REFERENCES Additional Letters of Recommendation, on request
Rachel and Michael Rosso | Stuido8 Principal Interior Designer, LEED AP, NCIDQ (Rachel) + Principal Architect (Micheal)
Elyse Coco | Henderson Engineers | LEED AP, Practice Manager, Associate
Tracy Schmuker CHASSE Building Team Project Manager Contractor
John Cahoon Architekton Senior Project Manager, Senior Associate
Troy Tobiasson City of Goodyear Project Manager for Goodyear Police Department phase II | Client
Kari Luther | Goodman’s Interior Structures | Director of Project Development
Chris Tarango | Omnia Engineers | President
Andrew Marriott Architekton Architect
Jose Bernardi Arizona State University | Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts | Associate Professor and Honors Faculty
In this adaptive re-use project, Budget requirements precluded expanding the building, creating a three-dimensional puzzle that required improvisation and inspiration to complete.
The centerpiece is an intimate 200 seat jazz-centric performance hall, outfitted with unparalleled acoustical and visual technology that competes with the best national venues. A Constellation Sound System in combination with 270-degree projection mapping capabilities which allows artists an unlimited performance that can be recorded and broadcast to a worldwide audience.
In addition to the performance hall, a state-of-the-art recording studio with five isolated performance rooms provide artists flexibility in use and sound. Extending off the lobby, the Jazzbird venue offers another unique opportunity for performance and gathering. The space evokes the ‘shotgun’ character of many historic jazz bars that revolutionized the industry.
The ministry program spaces are seamlessly integrated and juxtaposed to the high energy music spaces. An intimate prayer room, entered from the performer/admin lobby, features a dramatic two story cylindrical lightwell. This amorphous void is carved out of a poche in the wall, compressing the threshold and turning a corner before opening into celestial heights. The prolate, intimate Chapel provides the users with a larger, communal gathering space.
Inspiration for the design, details and palette were drawn from the construction of the owner’s main instrument, an exquisite piano that bears his name. A rich selection of materials runs throughout the building,
unifying the varying programs with subtle details and harmonious design. Each material is celebrated, complimenting the refinement of this project, and paying homage to the craftsmanship.
Adapted from www.architekton.com
CLIENT Music Serving the Word
LOCATION | Scottsdale, AZ
COST | 19M
COMPLETION | 10/21
CONTRACTOR 180 Degrees
TYPE CMAR
SIZE 30,000 sf
AWARDS 2023 AZ Masonry Council
Excellence in Masonry Golden Trowel
ARCHITECT Architekton
PHOTOGRAPHY | An Pham
FORWARD THINKING. PLACE MAKING. EXPERIENCE. CULTURE. FUNCTION.
The Avondale Civic Center was designed to provide a responsibly funded, sustainable functioning facility that is as aesthetically beautiful as it is poetically. Housing multiple sectors of the civic community including economic development, marketing, legal services and city council. The ultimate goal was to provide a safe comfortable space for their users as well as attract fortune 500 companies to invest in the city of Avondale.
The Estrella mountains are a pivotal symbol of Avondale. The building and more specifically the executive conference room, created a view shed to look directly out to the Estrella mountains, an impressive view for any new investor. Working with the community through the stakeholders, as well as weekly design updates provided the client the ability to inform the design as well as make changes to the design all the way through construction administration. The strong concept of the blossoming cotton plant excited the client and helped inform decisions throughout the entire process of design.
The architects and designers on the project took great care and analysis to study passive shading, placemaking, orientation of the building and exact location on the site to allow for optimal energy savings, acoustics, daylight, and optimal landscaping. Great care was taken to blur the lines between interior and exterior. The most prominent representation is the rusted metal panel and planter below which wraps from exterior to interior and houses real cactus on the interior of the building.
Adapted from www.architekton.com
PROJECT DETAILS
CLIENT City of Avondale
LOCATION | Avondale, AZ
CONTRACTOR Haydon Building Corp.
PHOTOGRAPHY | Leland Gebhardt
FUNCTION. DURABILITY. CALM
Goodyear Police department Phase was completed by Architekton in 2016. The first phase was designed for patrol, which included a welcome and evidence lobby, evidence bag and tag, briefing room, mail rooms, confrernce rooms, detention suite with cells and interview rooms, sallyport, kennels, as well as a gym facility, breakroom and locker rooms. For Phase II, Goodyear police as expanding rapidly and outgrowing their current offices for their chief and administration departments, criminal investigation, internal affairs, detectives and community relations.
The addition, Phase II also included a shooting range with Armory, ample storage for guns and ammo, POPAT and SWAT storage, a simulator room, training room, as well as new outdoor fitness running track and sled push.
With the guidance of the client and functional needs of the facility, Architekton was tasked with creating a fresh, calm, warm and inviting space for the police men and women who serve goodyear daily while integrating with the current building and concept, Phase I.
Architekton was given a little liberty to go a little outside of the original colors, which brought on The concept for this palette. “The calm after the storm” palette pulled the warm wood and dark metal colors from the original building while lightening the branded blue of poilice uniforms, and allowing for a fresh new take on police blue while invigorating the gathering spaces with pops of sunshine thorugh the clouds.
This project was delivered on-time and under-budget. A rare accomplishment in the wake of Covid.
PROJECT DETAILS
CLIENT City of Goodyear, Police
LOCATION | Goodyear, AZ
COST | 14M
COMPLETION | 09/23
CONTRACTOR CORE Construction
TYPE CMAR
SIZE 24,500 sf
ARCHITECT Architekton
PHOTOGRAPHY | Unknown
MODERN. WESTERN. WARM.
Northwest Fire Department is a private entity that serves the northwest area of Tucson, located in Marana Arizona. The site in which the Fire department had for the project was located in a tricky spot, as there was a major gas line running diagonally through the site. Architekton had taken great care to posisition the building on the site using every possible inch, in order to fit the large program of admin services that were to be housed.
The Client expressed a desire to showcase the building with a modern, western flare, that nods to the quintesential fire house with the inclusion of brick walls. After reviewing multiple concept options, the client decided on the use of rustic narnwood siding, board and beam ceilings, brick walls, and black metal accents, along with aged-looking furniture to bring this building to life.
There were multiple challanges to overcome with this project. The client was insistent in having a 3-story building, for a monumental feel, 2-story atrium, and a 3rd floor c-suite, overlooking the catalinas. During design, there were multiple VE efforts made, and the client had to make hard decisions in order to keep the visual components they valued mostbarely making it in to budget before ground-breaking.
The material costs soared while purchasing began for construction due to the wake of covid shortages. The client had to then make even more, hard decisions in order to finish the building on time, and on budget. Our hard-working team was able to continually service the client while making changes to the design every step of the way, and still not losing sight of the cohesive design.
PROJECT DETAILS
CLIENT Northwest Fire Department
LOCATION | Marana, AZ
COST | 13M
COMPLETION | 05/22
CONTRACTOR CORE Construction
TYPE CMAR
SIZE 27,700 sf
ARCHITECT Architekton
PHOTOGRAPHY | Unknown
THANK YOU
FUNCTION. DURABILITY. CALM
Goodyear Police department Phase was completed by Architekton in 2016. The first phase was designed for patrol, which included a welcome and evidence lobby, evidence bag and tag, briefing room, mail rooms, confrernce rooms, detention suite with cells and interview rooms, sallyport, kennels, as well as a gym facility, breakroom and locker rooms. For Phase II, Goodyear police as expanding rapidly and outgrowing their current offices for their chief and administration departments, criminal investigation, internal affairs, detectives and community relations.
The addition, Phase II also included a shooting range with Armory, ample storage for guns and ammo, POPAT and SWAT storage, a simulator room, training room, as well as new outdoor fitness running track and sled push.
With the guidance of the client and functional needs of the facility, Architekton was tasked with creating a fresh, calm, warm and inviting space for the police men and women who serve goodyear daily while integrating with the current building and concept, Phase I.
Architekton was given a little liberty to go a little outside of the original colors, which brought on The concept for this palette. “The calm after the storm” palette pulled the warm wood and dark metal colors from the original building while lightening the branded blue of poilice uniforms, and allowing for a fresh new take on police blue while invigorating the gathering spaces with pops of sunshine thorugh the clouds.
This project was delivered on-time and under-budget. A rare accomplishment in the wake of Covid.
PROJECT DETAILS
CLIENT Towm of Marana, Parks and Rec.
LOCATION | Marana, AZ
COST | 44M
COMPLETION | 05/25
CONTRACTOR CHASSE
TYPE CMAR
SIZE 42,000 sf
ARCHITECT Architekton
