MARIA OWANO designer
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Autodesk AutoCAD
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Enscape
Autodesk Revit
SketchUp
Studio WebWare
Microsoft Office Suite
Google Workspace
Chief Architect
ATTRIBUTES
• Client-foc used
• Salesmanship
• Multi-tasking
• Team-player
• Problem-solving
• Productivity
• Enthusiasm
INVOLVEMENT
• FCCLA Interior Design Competition Judge, 2025
• Prelude Student Competition Participant, 2024
• ASID Student Imprint, 2024
• NEWH CEU Universal Design in Hospitality, 2024
EDUCATION
Columbia College in Chicago: Beginning Fall, 2025
• Pursuing Bachelors of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture
College of DuPage: 2021 - Present
• Associate of Applied Science, Interior Design
Obtained July 2024
• Certificate of Computer Applications, Interior Design
Obtained December 2024
• High Honors
• Continuing education through May, 2025
EXPERIENCE
August 2024 – Present
Amy Storm & Company - Design Intern Glen Ellyn, IL
• Communicating with fabric & furniture representatives
• Entering product specifications in Studio Designer
• Aiding with project photo shoots and installs
• Preparing design presentations
• Managing the material library and ordering memos
• Updating paint, tile, stone, & plumbing schedules
September 2024 – January 2025
Interior Blooms Design - Junior Consultant Western Springs, IL (Hybrid)
• Attending and taking minutes of client meetings
• Performing site-measures
• Styling shelves with the lead designer
• Drawing furniture floor plans and elevations in AutoCAD
• Sourcing furniture and accessories for client projects
J anuary 2024 – July 2024
Green Envee Luxury Skin Care - Partner Development Manager Lisle, IL
• Designed the trade show booth and managed vendor relations
• Provided merchandise specifications
• Developed and upkept multiple websites
• Retained partner relationships
• Maintained price sheets and documented product changes
• Collaborated with international business partners