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Liz Russell

Spanish Fort,AL

Summary

Interior Designer and creative professional with 8 years of commercial and government design experience, complemented by extensive experience in digital media production, creative direction, and business management. Successful completion of the NCIDQ examinations. Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and 2020 CAP, with strengths in technical design, project coordination, visual communication, and data-driven decision-making. Adaptable, detail-oriented, and skilled at bridging creative and technical disciplines to deliver innovative solutions.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Founder & Creative Director

BamaBass (YouTube Channel)
Spanish Fort, Alabama
2008 - Current
  • Served as on-camera personality and featured participant in video productions, creating engaging content and demonstrating products to connect with audiences and enhance BamaBass brand visibility.
  • Monetization & Partnerships: Secured brand sponsorships, affiliate marketing agreements, and merchandise operations, establishing consistent revenue streams.
  • Coordinated filming schedules, equipment setup, and creator collaboration.

Co-Founder

BamaFrogs
Spanish Fort, Alabama
2015 - Current
  • Developed website and small business to direct social media traffic. Coordinated daily logistics, including customer service, inventory management, packaging, and marketing.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Streamlined operational processes for improved efficiency and cost reduction.

Interior Design & Project Management

Facilities Resource Group, Inc.
Spanish Fort, Alabama
05.2011 - 12.2017
  • Primary responsibilities included developing furniture plans, specifying systems furniture, space planning, and determining pricing for a variety of corporations and government agencies.
  • Government Contracts & Project Management: Prepared responses to government Requests for Proposals (RFPs), coordinated furniture specifications and pricing, and managed awarded contracts through procurement, delivery, and installation.
  • Commercial Space Planning & Design: Developed office layouts and furniture specifications using AutoCAD and 2020 CAP, ensuring functional space utilization and alignment with client requirements.
  • Vendor & Installation Coordination: Collaborated with manufacturers, vendors, clients, and installation teams to coordinate project schedules, budgets, and successful project completion.

Interior Design

Janel Fowler Design, Inc.
Mobile, Alabama
10.2009 - 05.2011
  • 2011 Ft. Bragg- North Carolina Division Headquarters

Selected furniture and designed layouts for systems and private office furniture, building finishes, and signage. Coordinated with Architects to deliver comprehensive design solutions.

  • 2010 USA Medical Center- Mobile, Alabama

Developed furniture layouts for Cardiac Clinic exam, waiting, reception, conference, and specialty rooms. Selected finishes and collaborated with end-users and facilities personnel to ensure functional designs.

  • 2010 MacDill Air Force Base, Florida

Selected furniture and designed layouts for consolidated communications facilities in Buildings 18, 260, and 261. Coordinated with Architects to implement cohesive design elements, including finishes and signage.

Interior Design Internship

TurnerBatson Architects
Birmingham, Alabama
06.2007 - 08.2007
  • Developed elevations and floor pattern designs to enhance spatial flow and aesthetic appeal.
  • Facilitated on-site inspections to ensure adherence to project specifications.
  • Compiled specification notebooks and presentation boards to effectively communicate design concepts and material selections.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Environmental Sciences

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
12.2008

Minor - Computer Science

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
12.2008

Skills

  • Business development
  • Project management
  • Interior Design
  • AutoCAD proficiency
  • 2020 CAP
  • Furniture selection
  • Construction documentation
  • Adobe creative suite
  • Video production
  • Content scheduling
  • Website design and management
  • Planning and coordination

Accomplishments

National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ)

Previously certified | Certification inactive

Florida Registered Interior Designer
Previously registered with the State of Florida | Registration inactive

Timeline

Interior Design & Project Management

Facilities Resource Group, Inc.
05.2011 - 12.2017

Interior Design

Janel Fowler Design, Inc.
10.2009 - 05.2011

Interior Design Internship

TurnerBatson Architects
06.2007 - 08.2007

Minor - Computer Science

The University of Alabama

Co-Founder & Creative Director

BamaBass (YouTube Channel)
2008 - Current

Co-Founder

BamaFrogs
2015 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Human Environmental Sciences

The University of Alabama