Christene Kings
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Experienced Interior Design Professional with a demonstrated history of working in the Hospitality and Commercial interior design industries. Skilled in Project Coordination, Project Management, Design and Construction Documents. Creative problem solver with continuous planning, organizational and communication skills growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Leader
Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA
01.2023 - 06.2023
- I was selected as a student leader for Estudiantes Unidos, a Latinx Student Leadership Program. As a team member, I helped to create an on-campus student group, Ogullo Latine. A club that is open to all students, while focused on Latinx students needs; raising cultural awareness and creating diverse experiences.
Designer
Wirt Design Group
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed and prepared construction documents for plan check and permit at LADBS, based on existing and as built drawings
- Measured to-be renovated building spaces for as-built drawings for the project.
- Responsible for taking completed plans to LADBS and gaining plan check approval and permit
- Coordinated sample and material updates for design library.
Designer
Brenda Bell & Associates
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Developed space planning concepts along with color palette selections, FF&E, and finish material presentations for multifamily and commercial building projects
- Designed floor plans, elevations, and material boards for review and presentation for multifamily and commercial projects.
- La Quinta CA – SolTerra Luxury Rental Homes: Developed interior design options for building products. Developed and created digital and physical material boards for client presentations. Developed space planning and furnishing design plan for lease office and recreation building. Developed design options for Model Homes.
- Whittier CA – Cierra Luxury Apartments: Designed interior furnishings for clubhouse and leasing office. Continuous construction administration: reviewing and managing RFI and construction submittals related to interior design environment.
Project Coordinator, Interior Design Assistant
CBH Design Studio
04.2013 - 03.2021
- Developed and prepared construction documents, and schedules
- Created and prepared finish material and FF&E specifications
- Design development and presentation: designed concepts, space planning, interior finishes & materials, furnishings, and equipment
- Continuous design collaboration with Design Principal, along with providing project coordination and management services for hospitality projects under IHG, Hilton, and Marriott companies
- Managed two design assistants within design studio. Oversaw and delegated assignments related to design studio maintenance and project phases
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interior Design
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA06.2025
Associate of Science - Architectural Drafting & Design
Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA06.2023
Skills
- Programming, space planning, and aesthetic direction of interior environment
- Working within the standards of local building codes
- Preparing and producing drawings and documents throughout project phases: schematic, design development, construction, bidding, construction administration
- Coordinating and working with other disciplines within an interior environment
- Project management: develop budgets, review bid proposals, review construction documents, on-site construction visits, develop standards for efficient space management
- Information Research and Sourcing
- Team Support & Collaboration
Affiliations
ASID – Los Angeles Chapter
Timeline
Student Leader
Glendale Community College
01.2023 - 06.2023
Designer
Wirt Design Group
10.2022 - 12.2022
Designer
Brenda Bell & Associates
03.2021 - 10.2022
Project Coordinator, Interior Design Assistant
CBH Design Studio
04.2013 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interior Design
California State University - Long Beach
Associate of Science - Architectural Drafting & Design
Glendale Community College
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