Results-oriented Interior Designer uses experience and knowledge to create unique and innovative design solutions. Offers excellent problem-solving and communication skills for providing highest level of customer service. Dedicated to staying current on latest industry trends and developments.
Hi, I’m
Esi Isabella Gibson
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Vitamin Shoppe
Assistant Manager Store Design
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Developed detailed design documentation, including floor plans, elevations, and fixture specifications for accurate project execution.
- Facilitated communication between architects, contractors, and internal stakeholders during store construction projects, ensuring smooth progress from initial concept to final installation.
- Participated in ongoing store evaluations, making recommendations for improvements and implementing changes as needed to maintain a competitive edge.
- Streamlined project timelines by effectively managing multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and minimizing delays.
- Improved store functionality with innovative fixture designs tailored to specific product categories, enabling efficient stocking and restocking processes.
- Achieved consistent brand presentation across multiple locations through adherence to corporate design guidelines and close collaboration with regional managers.
- Ensured ADA compliance by incorporating accessibility features into store designs, promoting inclusivity and accommodating a diverse customer base.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
Mckenzie Creative Brands
Architectural Interior Designer
01.2020 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.
- Illustrated visual concepts during client presentations through detailed plans and sketches.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, for review and presentation.
- Defined space requirements from schematic design to construction phase and installation.
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Converted project specifications into drawings and other materials that would be used to create product.
- Brainstormed with peers and other members of design team to determine enhancements and product features.
- Managed multiple projects effectively in demanding environment with tight deadlines.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
Matthews Specialty Vehicles
Designer
01.2018 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Create database for Sketchup 3D design software from SolidWorks designs.
- Create detailed 2D and 3D designs for prospective customers.
- Assist on sales calls and marketing programs.
- Research and develop new design ideas.
- Consulted with engineering and sales to identify design requirements for each project.
- Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
- Mentored new members of design staff during onboarding.
- Developed new product design system to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Provided guidance and advice to junior design team members on design-related matters.
D.C. Safety Sales
Product Designer
12.2016 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Develop new products and concepts using AutoCAD and Adobe Illustrator, Develop packaging and palletizing specifications, apply engineering and analytical techniques to improve design processes and products, and manage all engineering documentation.
- Collaborated with team of engineers, model sales and marketing staff and production to draft drawings, 3-D models and computer designs to express ideas.
- Knowledge of technology, production methods and materials, specifications, and meet deadlines and work within budgets.
- Converted project specifications into drawings and other materials that would be used to create product
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Wrote comprehensive user manuals for new products and additional technical documentation.
- Created visuals and renderings communicating product design concepts.
SamTell Companies
CADD Drafter
12.2014 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Producing layouts of drawings including correctness of proportion, arrangement of internal components, necessary dimensional information and materials.
- Utilizing Computer Aided Design (CAD) System to produce variety of drawings and layouts to enable better visualization, clearance checks, and also provide manufacturing information.
- Support Engineering, Sales, and Project Management for bid and proposal efforts by providing layouts and assemblies in expedient manner including collecting all Drafting submittal data into complete packages ready for transmittal to customer.
- Contributed expertise to commercial restaurant and hospitality projects.
- Determined most effective components to complement electrical design parameters.
- Drafted and revised CAD drawings to meet client specifications.
- Utilized AutoCAD and other software to create detailed drawings.
- Generated accurate technical drawings for various projects.
- Worked closely with designers and contractors to confirm accuracy of drawings.
- Interpreted drawing markups and implemented drawing revisions provided by engineers.
- Followed strict safety guidelines when producing drawings.
Education
The Art Institute of Charlotte
Associates of Applied Science from Interior Design
12-2014
University Overview
Dean's List, Honor Roll, Student of the Quarter
Brookstone College of Business - CharlotteCharlotte, NC
MEDICAL ASSISTING from Medical Assisting and Office Technology
07-2006
University Overview
President's List, Honor Roll, and Perfect Attendance, Internships: Wake Forest OB/GYN Winston-Salem, NC
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Adobe Suite
- Google Sketchup
- Product Specification
- MS Word
- Hand Drafting
- MS Windows
- Space Planning
- MS Office
- Rendering
- 3D design
- Budgets
- Building codes
- SolidWorks
- Revit/BIM
- Trade Shows and events
Availability
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Quote
"Define yourself for yourself, or someone else will"
Timeline
Assistant Manager Store Design
Vitamin Shoppe
08.2023 - Current
Architectural Interior Designer
Mckenzie Creative Brands
01.2020 - 07.2023
Designer
Matthews Specialty Vehicles
01.2018 - 12.2019
Product Designer
D.C. Safety Sales
12.2016 - 12.2017
CADD Drafter
SamTell Companies
12.2014 - 12.2016
The Art Institute of Charlotte
Associates of Applied Science from Interior Design
Brookstone College of Business - Charlotte
MEDICAL ASSISTING from Medical Assisting and Office Technology
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