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RIA MARTINSON

RIA MARTINSON

Summary

Innovative designer with 9+ years of experience delivering creative solutions across diverse projects. Skilled in multiple design software. Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments. Focused on creating impactful user experiences that exceed client expectations and drive project success.

Overview

14
years of professional experience

Work History

RIZZA ENGINEERING, INC.
Poway, CA

AutoCAD/Revit Drafter
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Collaborated with engineers to develop design specifications and requirements.
  • Utilized AutoCAD and Revit software to transform conceptual sketches, field notes, and markups into comprehensive, professional, technical drawings.
  • Mentored new drafters to maximize performance and accuracy.
  • Maintained organized records of drawings, revisions, and project changes.
  • Kept to tight deadlines and forged strong team bonds to accomplish challenging objectives.
  • Optimized final layout plans through meticulous adherence to company principles, client criteria, project specifications, and drafting standards of The American Institute of Architects (AIA).
  • Managed transfer of project data, drawings, and information to FTP (File Transfer Protocol) websites, ensuring accessibility and organization across platforms.

3 DAY BLINDS
San Diego, CA

Local Market Coordinator
09.2021 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Coordinated field liaison between Design Consultants (DCs), Corporate, and Installed Services Department to ensure alignment and effective communication.
  • Delivered actionable feedback to DCs to drive sales performance and communicated critical field insights to DSM (District Sales Manager) to inform operational decisions.
  • Supported DSM in training new hires through ride-alongs, individualized sales coaching, and project management to enhance team capabilities.
  • Reduced risk of production delays and client dissatisfaction by proactively reviewing and rectifying invoice errors.

3 DAY BLINDS
San Diego, CA

Design Consultant
08.2014 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Expertly sold a wide variety of products with unique technical specifications while skillfully integrating the principal elements of design.
  • Guided client needs in residential homes and corporate business offices through a range of independent design skills.
  • Employed hand sample products, technology, and measuring tools to maintain organized files and internal reports for the streamline of daily tasks.
  • Achieved and maintained first-time-right (FTR) rates above 99% through efficient quality control and open communication, minimizing rework and consistently exceeding companywide target goals.

LIVING SPACES
Vista, CA

Interior Designer
12.2012 - 06.2014

Job overview

  • Provided design consultation for design-savvy guests by building great relationships based on trust.
  • Executed space planning needs by utilizing Icovia drawing software.
  • Identified innovative trends in the industry for diverse consumers.
  • Enhanced showroom profitability by providing exceptional product selections that prioritized value, quality, and price for clientele.
  • Implemented product knowledge to prospects with Department Selling Strategies, ABCs, 6 steps of selling, and 21 Supporting Behaviors.
  • Presented leadership for fellow team members who sought after various issues that concerned the sales floor.
  • Exhibited key talent behaviors including capacity, commitment, coachability, self-assessment, collaboration, and self-initiation to support team objectives.

Education

VIRTUAL DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTE

CAD/BIM Technology Certificate, Interior Design Professional Program
12-2027

University Overview

GPA: 4.00

ARGOSY UNIVERSITY

Master's Degree from Business Administration
12-2014

University Overview

GPA: 3.83

THE ART INSTITUTE

Bachelor of Science Degree from Interior Design
03-2009

University Overview

GPA: 3.60

Skills

  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • 3D modeling
  • Construction docs
  • Building codes
  • Space Planning
  • Bluebeam Revu
  • Material specs
  • Problem-Solving
  • Leadership
  • Client Relations
  • Problem-Solving

Accomplishments

  • Headlined for WIC (Women In Construction) week on NECA's (National Electric Contractors Association) social media page for being part of San Diego's electrical industry, 03/2023
  • Capstone project showcased on cover of VDCI's 2023 Academic Catalog, 01/2023
  • Spotlighted as an Alumni Student Success Story on VDCI's website, 10/2022
  • EEC Chair Spokesperson for Living Spaces Mission Valley, CA, 10/2013 - 03/2014
  • Awarded 'Best Team Player' during semi-annual in-store meeting (for demonstrating the 4 key values of Living Spaces - showing integrity, doing things for people, working in unity, and leading in service of others), 02/2014
  • Professional Portfolio Award in the Interior Design Department (in recognition of the Most Outstanding Portfolio Presentation), 03/2009

Timeline

AutoCAD/Revit Drafter

RIZZA ENGINEERING, INC.
01.2022 - Current

Local Market Coordinator

3 DAY BLINDS
09.2021 - 12.2021

Design Consultant

3 DAY BLINDS
08.2014 - 09.2021

Interior Designer

LIVING SPACES
12.2012 - 06.2014

THE ART INSTITUTE

Bachelor of Science Degree from Interior Design

ARGOSY UNIVERSITY

Master's Degree from Business Administration

VIRTUAL DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTE

CAD/BIM Technology Certificate, Interior Design Professional Program
RIA MARTINSON