Emily Blonigen
Alyssa Oleinik
Emily Blonigen received her Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from the Art Institutes International Minnesota. One thing that she appreciates from her education is the artistic approach Ai takes to the Interior Design profession. Emily is currently studying for her LEED Green Associates Certification. Her main interest in the field is to find opportunities to create sustainable and healthy environments. Design may be achieved through trends, unique styles, colors and materials, but great design is found through considering the users experience and the continuing future within that environment. With knowledgeable design practices and smart material selections, she is opening the doors of design towards a prosperous and more sustainable future that she is excited to be a part of.
Alyssa graduated in May of 2013 with her Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities.
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She studied abroad in the Spring of 2012 in Oaxaca, Mexico and came to appreciate the contrast in architectural style when comparing the courtyard buildings there to the high rises in the Twin Cities. Alyssa grew up in a family that enjoys flipping houses and was drawing floor plans in chalk on her grandmother’s driveway by age five. Alyssa loves skiing, hiking, camping and anything that will give a rush of adrenaline such as skydiving, white water rafting and zip lining. She has traveled to Europe and Central America, and foresees plenty of adventure in her future!
Amy Hinck
Design Manager, AKBD Save A Castle Designer
During her ten plus years in the remodeling industry Amy has worked as a drafter, designer, project manager and store manager. She has achieved certification as an Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer through the NKBA, as well as a LEED Green Associate through the USGBC. At Castle and The Natural Built Home Store, she pitches in wherever needed. She works on keeping the showrooms up to date, assists designers with projects, trains new employees and leads design work for the Save-A-Castle division. She develops, edits and maintains companywide processes and documents while also fostering continuing education among the design staff.
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Natalie Hanson
Remodeling Designer Interior Designer
Natalie received her Bachelor of Science in Interior Design in 2012 and has been actively working in the industry ever since. She attended an alternative high school at the Minnesota Zoo called the School of Environmental Studies, where she developed a passion for environmental sciences. Right out of high school, she decided to pursue a career in Meteorology at the University of Oklahoma where she spent two years chasing tornados and attending Sooner football games. While this was exciting, she knew that it was not a lifetime career path for her. She has been interested in art, architecture and interiors since childhood and settled on the field of interior design for her next educational adventure.
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