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Katherine Brooks

Katherine Brooks

Senior Interior Designer
Holly Springs,NC

Summary

As an NCIDQ Certified Interior Designer and LEED AP, I take pleasure in creating innovative spaces for people to enjoy. With ten years in the profession, my experience as an in-house designer for a commercial real estate company gives me a unique perspective and skill set for an interior designer. I know how to look at a dated space and think about how its location, existing building architecture, budgetary constraints, and proposed usage will shape its renovation. From project conceptualization to completion, I have practice discovering and visualizing the story of what a space wants to become. I love the nature of the collaborative process, the push and pull of ideas. Sometimes ideas come out of nowhere, sometimes they are a slow crescendo. The important thing is keeping an open mind to the creative process. Adept at multi-tasking and developing creative solutions, I have a demonstrated history of success in coordinating with vendors and construction teams to complete projects aligned with our goals, specifications, and budget requirements.

My most recent director of design says my biggest strength “is the creative vision, passion, [and] attention to detail” I bring to every project. I think not only about the flow, function, and aesthetic quality of a design, but also about how the areas I create help support those distinct moments and activities that make a place feel special.

Overview

6
6
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Interior Designer

Highwoods Properties
Raleigh, NC
06.2017 - 12.2020
  • Was responsible for overseeing the design process from initial concept to CA as an owner representative for Highwoods Properties' projects. Oversaw approximately $10 million worth of assignments annually, including both renovation and new development projects.
  • Coordinated with internal teams, including executive, leasing and property management, to evaluate upcoming projects and determine scope of work, goals for the project, programmatic requirements, and rough budgets.
  • Prepared RFPs and reviewed architectural proposals to determine which firm to partner with on each project.
  • Led charrettes with partner firm to develop concepts, work through space planning, and further refine budget pricing during the schematic design phase.
  • Collaborated with partner firm to finalize the design, palette, and material specifications during the design development phase.
  • Redlined project drawing sets during construction document phase.
  • Monitored the construction process to ensure the contractor adhered to the design intent during the contract administration phase. Made decisions in the field based on unforeseen conditions.
  • Concluded the project by specifying furniture, commissioning art, coordinating IT requirements, and shaping marketing and branding efforts during the FF&E installation phase.

Corporate Interior Designer

Highwoods Properties
Raleigh, NC
11.2013 - 06.2017

Kitchen & Bath Designer

Kitchen & Bath Galleries
Cary, NC
09.2011 - 11.2013
  • Simultaneously worked with approximately 20 to 30 clients at various stages of project completion, from initial concept to CA
  • In-home consultations and site measurements
  • Color palette and materials selection
  • Preparation of client proposals and contract documents
  • Materials ordering and installation scheduling
  • Coordination with GC during construction phase

Financial Services Loan Officer

NC State Employees' Credit Union
Raleigh, NC
03.2009 - 09.2011

Interior Design Intern

HagerSmith Design PA
Raleigh, NC
05.2007 - 12.2007

Assistant Manager & Salesperson

Capel Rugs
Greenville, NC
02.2002 - 08.2007

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interior Design

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
08.2005 - 05.2008

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre Design and Production

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
08.1998 - 12.2001

Autodesk Revit Architecture Basics Certificate

Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC
May 2020 - Jul 2020

Skills

Space Planning

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Software

AutoCAD 2019

Google Sketchup Pro

V-Ray

Adobe Photoshop

Bluebeam Revu

2020 Design 9

Autodesk Revit

Accreditations & Professional Associations

LEED® Accredited Professional- LEED® for Commercial Interiors v2.0

06/27/09

CIDQ- Council for Interior Design Qualification- Certificate #32741

04/30/2017

Fitwel Ambassador- Center for Active Design

12/18/2020

NCIDQ Certified Interior Designer

Member since 2017

IIDA- Commercial Interior Design Association

Member since 2015/ Professional Member since 2018

Timeline

Senior Interior Designer

Highwoods Properties
06.2017 - 12.2020

Corporate Interior Designer

Highwoods Properties
11.2013 - 06.2017

Kitchen & Bath Designer

Kitchen & Bath Galleries
09.2011 - 11.2013

Financial Services Loan Officer

NC State Employees' Credit Union
03.2009 - 09.2011

Interior Design Intern

HagerSmith Design PA
05.2007 - 12.2007

Bachelor of Science - Interior Design

East Carolina University
08.2005 - 05.2008

Assistant Manager & Salesperson

Capel Rugs
02.2002 - 08.2007

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre Design and Production

East Carolina University
08.1998 - 12.2001

Autodesk Revit Architecture Basics Certificate

Wake Technical Community College
May 2020 - Jul 2020
Katherine BrooksSenior Interior Designer