Sylvia Sternwald
Interior Sustainable Design
Aurora,CO
Summary
Interior design graduate with expertise in developing innovative, customized spaces aligned with client specifications and budget limitations. Proficient in technical skills, research, and problem-solving, facilitating effective collaboration on projects. Detail-oriented focus guarantees exceptional customer service and satisfaction. Committed to ongoing improvement in design methodologies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Appraiser
Sternwald Appraisals, LLC
Aurora, CO
12.2018 - Current
- Complex property appraisal including multiple acreage properties, land, and luxury homes per plans/specs.
- Completed field inspections, structural measurements, records reviews and other historical assessments to make accurate judgments.
- Organized events such as conferences, seminars, trade shows. for networking opportunities.
- Oversaw daily operations of small business including customer service and financial management.
Interior Design Intern
TRIO
Denver, Colorado
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted with project management duties such as ordering supplies and tracking progress of projects.
- Updated drawing documents throughout the course of each project in order to ensure accuracy.
- Provided support during installation process by coordinating deliveries and ensuring quality standards were met.
- Researched furniture, fabrics, lighting fixtures, flooring options, and other materials to be used in the interior design project.
Staff Appraiser
Valuation Appraisals, Inc.
Lakewood, Colorado
09.2016 - 12.2018
- Staff appraiser dedicated to appraisals associated with court cases.
- Provided expert testimony in legal proceedings regarding valuation issues.
Operations Manager-Commercial Retail Property
Vallejo, LLC
Centennial, CO
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Executed tenant finish construction projects through collaboration with contractors at managed properties.
- Conducted design work for street signage and landscaping across multiple retail centers.
- Established rental rates, lease terms, and occupancy rules to enhance tenant agreements.
- Performed cost analysis to evaluate budget requirements for diverse projects.
- Resolved customer complaints swiftly to uphold high satisfaction standards.
- Managed staffing functions including recruitment, training, and disciplinary actions for a team of four.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sustainable Interior Design
Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design
08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Small Business Management
Colorado State University, University of Colorado
Fort Collins, CO08-2012
Skills
- Building code knowledge
- SketchUp, Revit, and CAD proficiency
- Adobe Creative Suite proficiency
- Sustainable materials competency
- Universal design principles
- Green design strategies
- Concept development skills
- ADA compliance knowledge
- Cost estimation techniques
- Lighting design knowledge
- Design concept development
- ASID membership
Languages
Czech
Native/ Bilingual
Slovak
Professional
German
Limited
Affiliations
- Cooking, Hiking, Gardening, Indoor Planting, Golf, Driving fun cars
Work Preference
Work Type
Contract WorkPart TimeFull TimeWork Location
HybridImportant To Me
Flexible work hoursCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsTimeline
Interior Design Intern
TRIO
07.2024 - 11.2024
Owner/Appraiser
Sternwald Appraisals, LLC
12.2018 - Current
Staff Appraiser
Valuation Appraisals, Inc.
09.2016 - 12.2018
Operations Manager-Commercial Retail Property
Vallejo, LLC
08.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Sustainable Interior Design
Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design
Bachelor of Science - Small Business Management
Colorado State University, University of Colorado
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