Reed Shirley
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
I am an organized and motivated interior designer eager to apply time management, and organizational skills, and creative designs in various environments. I am seeking opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. I am hardworking and reliable with strong ability in SketchUp, AutoCAD, and Adobe Suite. I offer thoughtful, creative and personal designs. I am highly organized, ambitious and energetic with a team-oriented mentality.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Project Manager
Pierce And Ward
06.2023 - Current
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Devised and implemented attainable schedules, timelines and milestones for on-track projects.
- Collaborated with contractors and suppliers for smooth execution of design plans.
- Interfaced effectively with contractors and vendors to resolve issues and discuss ideas.
- Created professional presentations using AutoCad and InDesign to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
Design Assistant
Pierce and Ward
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Researched fixtures and furnishings aligned with project requirements and design style
- Ordered fabric and finish samples to view options in person
- Tracked order shipments to monitor deliveries and viewed arriving items to confirm correctness
- Carried out site visits to identify specifications and meet with contractor
- Met with vendors to select materials to properly reflect style of customer.
- Enhanced design project efficiency by streamlining communication between team members and clients.
Design Assistant
EHowell Designs
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Completed SketchUp renderings according to design vision and specifications
- Generated furniture layouts, elevations, and floor plans within AutoCAD
- Assisted with furniture selection to reflect style of project
- Assisted with client presentation generation.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop, review and finalize design concepts.
Intern
Blaire Designs
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Measured rooms and documented information to plan layouts
- Ordered fabric and finish samples to view options in person
- Gathered price quotes from contractors and vendors
- Tracked order shipments to monitor deliveries and viewed arriving items to confirm correctness
- Visited home sites when necessary to assess and fulfill customer needs
- Produced content for material boards and specification binders for presentation and construction.
Intern
Conran and Partners
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Worked on the design large scale apartment projects in England
- Styled shelving and selected art for a high-end apartment lobby
- Assisted with AutoCAD and Sketchup projects.
Education
Interior Architecture and Design -
Samford University
Birmingham, AL05.2021
Skills
- SketchUp
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Adobe Suite
- Studio Designer
- Microsoft Office
- Google Drive
- Furniture Design
- Space Planning
Accomplishments
- Oversaw a 10,000 square foot home renovation over the course of a year and ensured all teams on site were working efficiently and following the design intent. Project now featured in AD March 2024 issue
- Oversaw a home renovation through all phases. Delivered it $40,000 under budget and 2 weeks early. The project will be featured on the cover of AD May 2024 issue
Activities
- Alpha Omicron Pi - Rho Delta - Bump Group leader Recruitment 2019 and 2020, Social Committee, Sisterhood Committee
- IIDA - Sophomore and Junior representative
References
References upon request
Timeline
Junior Project Manager
Pierce And Ward
06.2023 - Current
Design Assistant
EHowell Designs
02.2022 - 07.2022
Design Assistant
Pierce and Ward
07.2021 - 06.2023
Intern
Blaire Designs
06.2021 - 10.2021
Intern
Conran and Partners
02.2020 - 03.2020
Interior Architecture and Design -
Samford University
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