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New Lenox, IL 60451
EDUCATION
College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn, IL
Columbia College Chicago - Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interior Architecture
Dean’s List
Professional Recognition of Portfolio
Magazine article featuring retail design project - Work Design Magazine https://www.workdesign.com/2025/05/the-state-of-the-state-interior-design-education/
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Intern | PYR Design - Chicago, IL
• Assisted in developing two 900+ documents of FF&E specifications under tight deadlines with a small team for a Corinthia Diriyah Gate Hotel project
09/2021 - 05/2024
09/2024 - Current
06/2023 - 08/2023
12/2023 - 08/2024
• Produced over 25 detailed custom drawings of furniture and fixtures for multiple projects
• Managed sample organization and material sourcing for 54 physical material boards for Corinthia Diriyah Gate hotel
• Worked within a small team to write material specifications and create custom drawings for FF&E specification documentation for a luxury hotel in China
• Developed professional material palette photographs and renderings with a senior designer for a high-end commercial space
• Produced high quality renderings for an international private residence
• Maintain and organize the resource library
• Attend weekly meetings to discuss project updates and build relationships with team members Student Aide | Interior Design Department - College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn
• Assisted Program Chair in preparation for all program events
• Maintained and organized resource library, classrooms, and hallway
• Created and managed social media content and accounts
• Assisted faculty members with technical content
• Attended meetings to discuss weekly tasks and events
SKILLS
• Trimble Sketchup
• Enscape - Sketchup
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Lightroom
• Revit
• Lumion
• Specsources
• Rhinoceros 3D
• AutoDesk AutoCAD
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• President of the Interior Design Student Society 2023
• IIDA - Illinois Chapter Campus Center Student Liaison 2024
• Volunteer at ASID Imprint Event 2023
• Volunteer judge at FCCLA High School Competition 2023
• Volunteer for Women’s Build - Habitat for Humanity 2022
• ASID - Student Imprint VIP Gather Experience Scholarship Winner 2023
• Kravet Inc. Design of Distinction Award 2022
• Kimball International
Prelude Student Design Competition Winner 2023
08/2022 - 05/2023