Jennie M Harris - Interior Design Portfolio by jenniemalinda

RESUME & PORTFOLIO

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN

JENNIE MALINDA HARRIS

JENNIE MALINDA HARRIS

PROJECT DESIGNER

ARCHITECTURAL & INTERIOR DESIGNER

Passionately designing timeless interiors that achieve creative solutions to d e s i g n problems, and lead towards a sustainable future.

COVER LETTER

Attn Hiring Manager -

I have a unique combination of experience, education, and skills that has prepared me for a career path of design, creativity, problem solving, and leadership. Because of this it is my pleasure to present myself to you as a potential great addition to your firm as a Junior Interior Architect. I hold a Master of Arts- Interior Architecture and Interior Design from The Academy of Art University.

I currently work as a Project Designer at Watershape Design and Consulting in Solana Beach, CA where I use Revit on an average of 30-40 hours a week. There, I have been able to work in architectural, landscape, and interior design while specializing in the unique integration of water shapes and water design. I specialize in BIM Architectural modeling.

Thank you for your time. I look forward to exploring a career opportunity with you. It has been a dream of mine to work with a company like yours, and I cannot wait to hear from you.

Sincerely,

Jennie Malinda Harris

JENNIE MALINDA HARRIS

PROJECT DESIGNER | ARCHITECTURAL & INTERIOR DESIGNER LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE, WELL AP, LEED ID&C (IN PROGRESS)

WORK EXPERIENCE

PROFILE :

Versatile commercial, hospitality and residential designer who blurs the lines between indoor and outdoor design, specialized in research-based design concepts and adept at bringing a project from concept to completion. Highly ambitious and natural leader with a proven ability to succeed in collaborative environments and excellent communication skills with both local and international stakeholders.

PROJECT DESIGNER (2022-2023)

WATERSHAPE DESIGN & CONSULTING, SOLANA BEACH CA

- Collaborated with the design team on architectural, interior and landscape projects ranging from spa and wellness centers, ADU additions, residences aquatics, special interest commercial spaces and hotels

- Collaborated with PM to manage 1-2M budgets and project deadlines.

- Selected FF&E and finish materials while managing relationships with vendors, builders, owners reps and clients, providing clear and consistent updates and communication

- Assisted in the development of company wide design standards

- Improved systems of internal communication

INTERIOR DESIGN INTERN (2021)

DANIELE GIORGI ARCHITETTO, ROME ITALY

- Developed mood boards and digital renders for a bed and breakfast using Encape and Revit, including floor plans for suites, bathrooms, kitchens and living spaces. Conducted job site check-ins.

EDUCATION

MASTER OF ARTS - INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE (2021)

ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY, SAN FRANCISCO

- Commercial and hospitality design. Recieved high merit in classes such as Drafting, BIM modeling, and Rendering.

LANGUAGES :

English (Fluent, Native), Italian (Intermediate)

BACHELOR OF MUSIC- VOCAL PERFORMANCE

BACHELOR OF MUSIC- EDUCATION (2015)

HALL-MUSCO CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY, ORANGE CA

JENNIEMALINDA.DESIGN@gmail.com

1.310.968.3274

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INTERIOR DESIGN ASSISTANT (2016-2019)

HARRIS DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

- Organized material sample orders, oversaw invoices, budgets and loan financing. Facilitated meetings with city planning departments and consultants. Conducting research on area market trends

MUSIC TEACHER/ OWNER (2015-2021)

MUSIC STUDIO OF JENNIE HARRIS

- Owned and operated a school for music students. Taught courses privately and in group settings, arranged and composed music, and consulted other small business owners.

PIANO/ VOICE INSTRUCTOR The Piano Place (2020-2021)

PROFESSIONAL NANNY Various (2014-2021)

LIFEGUARD/ CERTIFIED SWIM COACH Various (2004-2019)

CERTIFICATES

CERTIFICATE OF DESIGN- HOSPITALITY INTERIOR DESIGN (2022)

PARSONS NEW SCHOOL OF DESIGN, NEW YORK CITY

- Branding, guest demographics, wellness, and sustainability. Emphasis of guest experience

SPA/ HEALTH AND WELLNESS CONSTRUCTION (2022)

WATERSHAPE UNIVERSITY

- Water design, mechanics, and construction of the Spa/ Health and Wellness Industry

SOFTWARE SKILLS :

SKILLS :

DESIGN :

• Commercial and Residential

• Space Planning

• 4K Rendering

• BIM modeling

• Conceptual, Schematic, and Construction Documents

• Site & Building Analysis

• Materials Selections

INTERPERSONAL :

• Business Professionality

• Client and Vendor Relations

• Highly Organized

• Detail Oriented

• Ambitious

• Natural Leader

• Complex Problem Solving

• Committed to High Quality

• International Relations

SOFTWARE & TOOLS :

• Revit

• SketchUp

• AutoCAD

• Photoshop

• InDesign

• Enscape

• Lumion

• Office

LinkedIn Instagram

PROJECTS

PG 8 MILK + HONEY SPA AND RESORT - GUEST ROOM

PG 28 THE CANOPY HOTEL - RECEPTION & LOBBY

PG 44 MOTHER NATURES KITCHEN CAFE & RESTAURANT

PG 58 BED AND BREAKFAST IN SICILIA

PG 66 PACIFIC NORTHWEST CULTURAL CENTER

PG 74 PHOTOGRAPHY

MILK + HONEY

SPA AND RESORT DEL MAR, CA 8.

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The Milk + Honey Spa & Resort

The Milk + Honey brand currently exists as a health and medical spa in some of the countries most interesting and artistic cities such as Los Angeles , CA and Austin, TX. This project is exploring the concept of this well known health and wellness brand opening their first hotel.

Del Mar, CA

Del Mar is a luxuroius and affluent beach town along the northern coastline of San Diego county. It is a popular place for travelers seeking peace and quiet. The community here welcomes tourism and the industry of health and wellness. Demographic is 80% white, and the average household income is $138k per year. The city averages 268 days of sunshine per year.

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MILK + HONEY SPA AND RESORT DEL MAR, CA CONCEPT:

“a land flowing with milk and honey”

MILK + HONEY

SPA AND RESORT DEL MAR, CA

FURNITURE, FIXTURES,

A. WALLPAPER - ACCENT WALL B. VELVET - HEADBOARD FINISH C. CARPET - BEDROOM FLOOR FIN- D. GREEN PAINT 2.) GOLDEN YELLOW ACCENT CHAIRS 1. KING BED - HEADBOARD CUSTOM

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E. WHITE PAINT