Overview
Work History
Education
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Elizabeth Steele

Kalispell,MT

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Lighting Designer

Lyt LLC
Kalispell , MT
08.2023 - Current
  • Meet with architects and clients to ascertain the vision, budget, and specific needs.
  • Conduct research and work with manufacturers to find new suppliers and product options.
  • Presented project plans, renderings, and specifications to clients for approval.

Lighting Design Engineer

Modulus Engineering
Bozeman, MT
10.2021 - 08.2023
  • Developed lighting design drawings and specifications for commercial and residential projects.
  • Created lighting calculations using photometric software to ensure compliance with energy codes and standards.
  • Conducted site visits to evaluate existing lighting conditions and prepare reports of findings.
  • Worked with designers, architects, engineers, contractors, vendors and clients on projects from concept through completion.
  • Analyzed lighting solutions in terms of visual comfort criteria such as glare control, uniformity of illumination levels, contrast ratios.
  • Prepared cost estimates for proposed lighting systems by researching products, materials, and labor costs.

Lighting Consultant

Consolidated Electrical Distributors Supply
Kalispell, MT
08.2017 - 08.2020
  • Prepared accurate quotations based on customer requirements and company policies while developing long-term relationships with customers by providing exceptional customer service.
  • Reviewed Lighting and Control Submittals to ensure design intent and electrical system requirements are met.
  • Commissioned lighting control systems through computer programming.

Commercial Project Manager

Seattle Lighting
Seattle, WA
06.2014 - 08.2017
  • Managed the development of project plans and schedules, including milestones and resource allocations.
  • Reviewed project documents for accuracy and completeness prior to submission.
  • Coordinated with internal departments to ensure successful completion of projects.

Lighting Designer

Independently Employed
Seattle, WA
09.2013 - 09.2016
  • Utilized computer-aided design software to create technical drawings of lighting designs with collaboration from directors, producers, and other designers to determine lighting needs and design concepts for theatrical productions.
  • Installed dimmers, cables, control boards, spotlights, lamps, fixtures, and other necessary equipment for lighting systems.

Education

Single Engine Land - Airplane

Pilot
Kalispell, MT
09.2022

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Lighting Design

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA
05.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Geological And Earth Sciences

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA
05.2014

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • AutoDesk Revit and AutoCAD Software
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Electrical Systems Design and Specifications
  • Lighting Control System Design and Commisioning

Timeline

Lighting Designer

Lyt LLC
08.2023 - Current

Lighting Design Engineer

Modulus Engineering
10.2021 - 08.2023

Lighting Consultant

Consolidated Electrical Distributors Supply
08.2017 - 08.2020

Commercial Project Manager

Seattle Lighting
06.2014 - 08.2017

Lighting Designer

Independently Employed
09.2013 - 09.2016

Single Engine Land - Airplane

Pilot

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Lighting Design

Pacific Lutheran University

Bachelor of Arts - Geological And Earth Sciences

Pacific Lutheran University
Elizabeth Steele