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Nuray Westover

Boulder Creek,CA

Summary

Dedicated interior design professional experienced in client relationship management and project coordination. Proficient in generating detailed floor plans and collaborating with contractors to meet design specifications. Eager to leverage problem-solving skills and time management to contribute effectively to future projects. Creative Interior Design professional with thorough knowledge of color theory and lighting design. Skillfully supports projects with innovative ideas and suggestions for space design and usage. Builds strong rapport with manufacturers and communicates to order samples, verify product information and negotiate pricing. Trend-setting professional successful at listening to needs of clients and collaborating on creative visions. Bringing diverse knowledge base of design styles and techniques.

Overview

2024
2024
years of professional experience

Work History

Interior Design Intern

Bowie Construction & Engineering
Belmont, California
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Researched materials and furnishings for various design projects.
  • Assisted designers in creating detailed floor plans and layouts.
  • Participated in client meetings to gather design preferences and feedback.
  • Organized project files and maintained design documentation effectively.
  • Collaborated with contractors to ensure design specifications were met.
  • Performed site visits to assess existing conditions prior to beginning a new project.
  • Generated detailed drawings to scale for furniture layouts, electrical plans, elevations, and construction details.

Interior designer and Costumer Consultant

Ce-Ka Kitchen Cabinets and Bath
istanbul, turkiye
2014 - 2016
  • Assisted clients in selecting materials and finishes for kitchen and bath designs.
  • Created detailed design plans using CAD software for client presentations.
  • Collaborated with contractors to ensure design specifications were met.
  • Researched current design trends to provide innovative solutions to clients.
  • Supported the preparation of project timelines and schedules for installations.
  • Attended client meetings to understand needs and preferences for projects.
  • Developed mood boards to visually communicate design concepts to clients.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to source products and materials for projects.
  • Visited home sites when necessary to assess and fulfill customer needs.
  • Designed floor plans, elevations, and 3D perspective views and material boards for both in-house review and presentation to client.
  • Prepared 3D models, renderings and presentations for clients in order to help them visualize their spaces before construction begins.
  • Maintained accurate specifications for each project.
  • Conducted site visits to assess existing conditions prior to beginning a project.

Fashion Design Assistant

Biztek Textile
istanbul, turkiye
2012 - 2014
  • Assisted designers in creating seasonal collections and developing fashion concepts.
  • Created detailed technical drawings and specifications for garment production.
  • Coordinated fabric sourcing and sample ordering for design prototypes.
  • Collaborated with team members on design presentations and trend research.
  • Organized and maintained design studio materials and samples for easy access.
  • Supported production teams by ensuring timely delivery of design assets.
  • Created presentation boards featuring fabric swatches, mood boards, and sketches of proposed designs for client meetings.
  • Assisted in designing and creating new fashion pieces for upcoming collections.
  • Provided input on fabric choices, colors, textures, and other design elements for each collection.
  • Created sketches and technical drawings of fashion designs to present to the design team.
  • Organized samples of fabrics, trims, accessories. for designers' reference during the creative process.

Education

Associate of Arts - Interior Design

Canada College
Redwood City, CA
05-2023

Associate of Arts - Fashion Design

Omer Halisdemir University
Nigde Turkiye
06-2012

Skills

  • CAD software
  • Material sourcing
  • Space planning
  • Client relationship management
  • Project scheduling
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Client communication
  • Interior design
  • Lighting design
  • Custom furniture design
  • Sustainable design
  • Design research
  • FF&E specifications
  • Furniture selection
  • Color theory
  • Furnishings layout plan
  • Hand sketching

Languages

Turkish
Full Professional

Timeline

Interior Design Intern

Bowie Construction & Engineering
10.2023 - 01.2024

Interior designer and Costumer Consultant

Ce-Ka Kitchen Cabinets and Bath
2014 - 2016

Fashion Design Assistant

Biztek Textile
2012 - 2014

Associate of Arts - Interior Design

Canada College

Associate of Arts - Fashion Design

Omer Halisdemir University