Kelie Schallert
Santee,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented junior interior designer skilled in space planning and digital rendering. Holds a BFA in interior design with proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite. Military leadership background of 15+ years supports effective project management and team collaboration. Committed to assisting where necessary and delivering exceptional results in ZWP projects.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Interior Designer
Payte Miller Interiors
San Diego, USA
01.2025 - Current
- Produce 3D high-end renderings for residential spaces utilizing Sketch Up/Enscape.
- Facilitated client meetings to gather precise site measurement data for accurate design development.
- Created detailed AutoCAD documents for hospitality spaces, including a 3-story hotel, to support project execution.
- Oversaw procurement of materials and samples for hospitality projects to ensure design integrity and timely delivery.
Operations & Project Manager | Aviation Maintenance Control Officer
United States Navy
01.2004 - Current
- Direct large-scale aviation maintenance operations, resource management, and team development across multiple sites.
- Oversaw projects, personnel, and assets to ensure compliance, efficiency, and mission readiness while leading cross-functional teams of up to 286 staff members.
- Supervise, mentor, and train 300+ personnel, enhancing performance, compliance, and career progression through structured coaching and process improvement initiatives.
- Introduced workflow enhancements and documentation systems, reducing errors by 20% and streamlining operations across multiple locations.
- Received multiple awards for leadership, operational excellence, and technical project management in high-pressure environments.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interior Design
Design Institute of San Diego
San Diego, CA05-2026
Associate of Science - General Studies
Vincennes University
Jasper, IN01-2013
Skills
- Space Planning & Drafting
- BIM Modeling & Construction Documentation
- SketchUp/Enscape
- Digital Rendering & Visualization
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign)
- FF&E Research and Procurement
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Sustainability
- Biophilic design
- Evidence-Based Design
- Project Coordination
- Stakeholder Management
- Process Improvement
- Time management
- Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- Autodesk Revit Architecture Certified User
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Active member ASID
Timeline
Assistant Interior Designer
Payte Miller Interiors
01.2025 - Current
Operations & Project Manager | Aviation Maintenance Control Officer
United States Navy
01.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interior Design
Design Institute of San Diego
Associate of Science - General Studies
Vincennes University