MEGAN PAUL C O N TA C T mlpaul@uark.edu www.linkedin.com/in/meganlynnpaul meganpauldesign.com
E D U C AT I O N University of Arkansas, Honors College Bachelor of Interior Design Graduation: May 2022 / Major GPA: 3.96 University of Arkansas Rome Center Semester Abroad / Fall 2021
I N V O LV E M E N T ASID Student Chapter President, Fall 2021-present Organized and lead all chapter meetings, school events, and marketing strategies by working with a team of officers. ASID President Elect and Organization/Membership Chair, Fall 2020 - Spring 2021 Assisting the current president in planning meetings and events, compiling membership information and recruitment of new members by working in conjunction with the other officers. Freedom By Design Chapter Member, Spring 2020 - present Meeting as a group to discuss real world issues and how we can make an impact through simplified conversations facilitated by design. Winter Festival Project Coordinator, Fall 2020 Organize and coordinate light installations for the Garvan Woodland Gardens Winter Festival, maintaining communication between students, staff, and the Garvan Team in order to execute a cohesive and timely installation. Fay Jones School Interior Design Faculty Search, Spring 2020 Provided virtual tours and information to each candidate, participated in conversations on their previous work experience and asked questions from the student perspective.
Advanced Studio Trans-Logic Studio: Proto-Urban Monestary Distinguished Professor Marlon Blackwell
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INTERESTS
Interior Design Intern - DLR Group, Seattle WA June 2021 - August 2021 Performed site verifications, construction site visits, as well as designing workplace projects from pre-design through construction documentation. Personal contribution of test-fits, 3D modelling and rendering, material selection while working with teams from various DLR Group offices across the nation.
Social justice and advocacy, sustainability, fashion + architecture, product selection, experiencing new cultures, & more. Through time studying abroad, I have gained a unique appreciation for diversity and culture, as well as building intellectual curiosity about the world and its occupants.
SKILLS Modeling: Revit, Rhino, 3D Printing, Laser Lab Fabrication, CET Designer Graphic: Enscape, 3D MAX, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Bluebeam Other: Conceptboard, Mural, Microsoft Office, Collaging, Hand-Sketching, Painting
Interior Design Intern - Innovative Business Interiors, Springdale AR July 2020 - May 2021 200 Level CET Designer, working on various projects to construct furniture layout, specify product and materials, and formulate renderings and presentations to propose to clients. Working in all stages of a project including consultation with clients, providing alternatives and plans, project presentation, quotes and ordering of product, and visiting installations. Life By Design Mentor - Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design, Fayetteville AR August 2020 - October 2020 Met regularly with a small group of Interior Design students, recorded weekly attendance and graded assignments for small groups while balancing full coursework and internship.
RECOGNITION 2021 Honors College Study Abroad Grant, $7,500 2021 Honors College Internship Grant, $3,000 2021 Nomination for Gensler Brinkmann Scholarship Competition 2020 ASID National Student Summit Portfolio Semi-Finalist 2020 Andrew A. Kinslow Interior Design Scholarship, $1,000 2020 Interior Design 2nd Year Book Award Recipient 2018, 2019 Chancellor’s List 2020, 2021 Dean’s List