Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Social Clubs And Organizations
Accomplishments
References
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Elsie Shepard

Elsie Shepard

Suffield,CT

Summary

Interior designer with extensive experience at A LAB STUDIO, specializing in high-end residential, multifamily developments, and hotel hospitality projects. Advanced in AutoCAD software, spatial planning, and luxury material sourcing. Delivers innovative design solutions that consistently exceed client expectations. Strong communicator with a keen eye for detail.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Principle/Senior Designer

A LAB STUDIO
09.2021 - Current
  • Executed high-end residential and hospitality projects through ongoing contract work.
  • Developed design concepts and conducted spatial planning for optimal functionality.
  • Sourced materials, furniture, and specified finishes for diverse projects.
  • Produced construction document sets and design proposals with detailed 3-D renderings.

Contract Design Assistant

Crain & Ventolo
05.2022 - Current
  • Developed floor plans, elevations, and millwork for high-end residential projects.
  • Directed site installations and deliveries alongside principal architect.
  • Coordinated site photo shoots for editorial purposes.
  • Presented design concepts to clients with principal, ensuring alignment on execution.

Contract Junior Designer

Rockwell Group
06.2021 - Current

Developed technical drawings, construction documents, presentations, and mood boards for various projects.

  • Collaborated with senior designers on large-scale hospitality and commercial projects.
  • Presented innovative design concepts to clients and coordinated with outsourcing resources.
  • Assisted in managing properties exceeding 20,000 sq. ft. to optimize operational efficiency.

Contract Senior Interior Designer

Metro Loft Real Estate Development Group
New York, NY
03.2017 - 03.2025

Assisted CEO with space planning and material layouts, ensuring functional designs.

  • Coordinated site installs and surveys with Cetra Ruddy project management team and architects.
  • Managed DOB appointments and maintained accurate records of floorplans for development properties.
  • Oversaw AutoCAD files for properties to ensure design accuracy and compliance.

Interior Designer/Design Assistant

Wyndham Hotel & Resorts
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Reviewed PIPS, drawing sets, FF&E specifications, renderings, and paint decks for franchise approval.
  • Organized resource library to enhance accessibility of design materials.
  • Managed Wyndham client interior design email mailbox to facilitate effective communication.
  • Provided prompt renderings in response to design requests.

Intern

Elite Executive Services Australia
06.2016 - 07.2016
  • Provided specialist services to corporate and private clients, maximizing successful relocations.
  • Delivered satisfactory outcomes across diverse client needs through dedicated consultancy efforts.
  • Operated in Australia, India, United Kingdom, Malaysia, South Africa, Hong Kong, Papua New Guinea, and New Zealand.
  • Ensured each client received tailored support for effective relocation strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts -

The New York School of Interior Design
12-2017

Masters of Fine Arts - Interior Design

New York School of Interior Design

Skills

  • CAD software advanced skilled
  • Bluebeam
  • SketchUP, Enscape rendering and visualization tools
  • Microsoft Office applications
  • Creative design software
  • Traditional drawing techniques
  • Revit
  • Adobe Suite
  • Autodesk products

Certification

The United Nations Worldview Institute, Certificate for Executive Training, 2024

Social Clubs And Organizations

  • United Nations Association, Member, https://unausa.org/, 09/01/09, Present
  • G100 Club Country Chair US Higher Education, https://www.g100.in/about-us/, 12/01/23, Present

Accomplishments

  • New York Magazine Fellowship Competition

References

  • Jack Travis - jts@jacktravis.com

JACK TRAVIS ARCHITECT

917 701 0870 m

Jts@jacktravis.com

  • Ann Nicol - Executive director of United Nations Association

anicol@unanyc.org

(201) 218-1952

Education

Bachelors of Fine Art - New York School of Interior Design class of 2017

Masters of Fine Art - New York School of Interior Design class of 2026

Columbia University Continuing Ed Economics Course

Timeline

Interior Designer/Design Assistant

Wyndham Hotel & Resorts
11.2023 - 02.2024

Contract Design Assistant

Crain & Ventolo
05.2022 - Current

Principle/Senior Designer

A LAB STUDIO
09.2021 - Current

Contract Junior Designer

Rockwell Group
06.2021 - Current

Contract Senior Interior Designer

Metro Loft Real Estate Development Group
03.2017 - 03.2025

Intern

Elite Executive Services Australia
06.2016 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Fine Arts -

The New York School of Interior Design

Masters of Fine Arts - Interior Design

New York School of Interior Design