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DAWN VIAR

Portland,Oregon

Summary

Design professional with passion for delivering impactful visual solutions and enhancing project outcomes. Skilled in supporting design teams through meticulous attention to detail and creative ideation. Reliable team collaborator with focus on adaptability and achieving excellence in fast-paced environments.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Executive

Interface, Inc.
08.2023 - 05.2025
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns promptly and effectively to ensure long-term loyalty.
  • Managed multiple accounts simultaneously while maintaining organization and prioritizing tasks efficiently.
  • Boosted client satisfaction by developing and maintaining strong relationships through effective communication.
  • Exceeded sales targets consistently by identifying new business opportunities and creating customized solutions for clients.

A+D Representative

Orange Thread
01.2014 - 2023
  • Five state representative for eight partner product lines including furniture and textiles
  • Promote lines, assist design process and nurture relationships with architects and designers
  • Network with the design community through IIDA and other groups
  • Generate new and maintain existing accounts, establish lasting relationships to build sales

Interior Design/Technical Lead

Gensler
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Lead interior design of 35-story, five diamond hotel
  • Project manager and designer on several tenant improvement projects for financial firms
  • Technical and design lead (PA) on higher education interior build out
  • Revit lead and mentor
  • Extra: Office sustainability committee leader; Community involvement organizer

Interior Designer

Hennebery Eddy Architects
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Acquired extensive knowledge on technical specifications for high performance carpet for the Portland International Airport (Port of Portland)
  • Assisted in Request for Proposal and interview process
  • Participated in all aspects of design process from schematic to construction administration to Furniture, Furnishings and Equipment (FF&E)

Interior Designer

Ankrom Moisan Architects
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Staffed primarily on multi-family housing using skills listed below
  • Participated in (two) Request for Proposal responses and interviews
  • Extra: Sustainable Design task force; Coordinator for Bike Commute Challenge and several after work events; Prepared and had approved firm ‘In Office Sustainability Policy’

Architectural & Design Liaison

Environments
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Gained extensive knowledge on wide range of products and project types including systems furniture, seating, lounge, modular walls systems
  • Built and fostered relationships with architects, designers, end users and manufacturers reps
  • Led coordination of various A&D events such as NeoCon, Continuing Education presentations, Lunch and learns, and evening networking events
  • Extra: Head of Sustainability Committee and organizer of Bike Commute Challenge

Interior Design/Jr. Job Captain

SERA Architects
2003 - 01.2010

Assistant Designer

Suntel Home Design
01.2003

Intern - Oregon Convention Center Expansion

METRO
01.2002 - 01.2003

Education

Bachelor of Fine Art - Interior Design

Marylhurst University
Marylhurst, OR
01.2008

Associate of Science - Architectural Design and Drafting

Portland Community College
Portland, OR
01.2003

Skills

  • Proficient at Autodesk Revit
  • Adobe Creative Suite knowledge
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strategic space organization
  • Programming
  • Oregon Structural Specialty Code expertise
  • ANSI 1171
  • Fair Housing Act (FHA)
  • Salesforce proficiency
  • LEED documentation
  • Living Building Challenge

Affiliations

  • Board Member: Communications & Public Relations - Living Building Challenge Portland Collaborative 2015 - 2018
  • Board Member: VP of Communications & Public Relations - IIDA Oregon Chapter, 2008 - 2012
  • Leukemia & Lymphoma Society volunteer 2008 - present
  • Special Olympics of Oregon volunteer 2025 - present

Timeline

Account Executive

Interface, Inc.
08.2023 - 05.2025

A+D Representative

Orange Thread
01.2014 - 2023

Interior Design/Technical Lead

Gensler
01.2014 - 01.2017

Interior Designer

Hennebery Eddy Architects
01.2013 - 01.2014

Interior Designer

Ankrom Moisan Architects
01.2011 - 01.2012

Architectural & Design Liaison

Environments
01.2010 - 01.2011

Assistant Designer

Suntel Home Design
01.2003

Intern - Oregon Convention Center Expansion

METRO
01.2002 - 01.2003

Interior Design/Jr. Job Captain

SERA Architects
2003 - 01.2010

Bachelor of Fine Art - Interior Design

Marylhurst University

Associate of Science - Architectural Design and Drafting

Portland Community College

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