Blake Rives
Dallas,Texas
Summary
Accomplished Interior Designer with a proven track record in the design industry, adept in transforming spaces through meticulous design and strategic space planning. Excelled in rendering and client communication, ensuring projects meet aesthetic and functional requirements. Skilled in CAD drafting and material selection, consistently delivering projects that exceed client expectations without compromising on quality or budget.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interior Designer
Flick Mars Hospitality
05.2021 - Current
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
- Interfaced effectively with contractors and vendors to resolve issues and discuss ideas.
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Presented design proposals to clients to establish clear project expectations and goals.
- Led interior design across conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document phases.
Interior Designer
Studio 11 Design
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
- Researched and stayed current on industry trends to incorporate new products into designs.
- Created professional presentations to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
Interior Design Intern
Komatsu Architecture
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Maintained status reports for client projects.
- Specified and selected furniture, fixtures and lighting conditions to achieve desired effects.
- Welcomed showroom guests and displayed available design samples to clients.
- Utilized computer-aided design (CAD) software to create plans and mockups of room layouts.
Interior Design Intern
UNT Campus Planning & Design
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Participated in team-based design collaborations to facilitate development of effective client marketing and communications programs.
- Utilized various software programs, creating 3D models of design concepts.
- Assisted in development of new materials for design projects.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop, review and finalize design concepts.
- Identified design requirements for each project.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
University of North Texas
Denton, TX06-2019
Skills
- Working drawings and procedures
- Graphic presentations
- CAD drafting
- Specification writing
- Space planning
- Adobe creative suite
- Proficient in sketchup
- Client communication
Certification
- Professional Member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) - American Society of Interior Designers.
- National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) Certification - Council for Interior Design Qualification.
Timeline
Interior Designer
Flick Mars Hospitality
05.2021 - Current
Interior Designer
Studio 11 Design
09.2019 - 05.2021
Interior Design Intern
Komatsu Architecture
04.2019 - 09.2019
Interior Design Intern
UNT Campus Planning & Design
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Professional Member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) - American Society of Interior Designers.
- National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) Certification - Council for Interior Design Qualification.
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
University of North Texas
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