Kirstie Kodatsky
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About
Artistically confident, stylistically curious, and professionally driven are my most defining characteristics. I was born and raised in Canada, but moved to the quaint suburb of Hudson, Ohio for the greater part of my middle school and high school years. Despite my passion for the arts, after high school I pursued a bachelors of science in Business Economics at Miami University to understand global markets and to make sound business decisions. The Farmer School of Business allowed me to acquire professional and organizational skills, which prepared me for customer and employee interaction. Outside of the classroom I was an active member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority, Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity, and the club gymnastics team.
Upon graduation I left for FIDM in sunny Los Angeles to quench my thirst for interior design, where I received my Professional Degree in Interior Design. The FIDM experience and rigorous curriculum armed me several invaluable tools. Creating presentation boards, communicating with other designers, and utilizing CAD transformed me into a fundamentally stronger and more creative interior designer. -
Education
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Professional Degree Interior Design, Summa Cum LaudeFashion Institute of Design & Merchandising2010 - 2011
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Bachelor of Science EconomicsMiami University2007 - 2010Semester Abroad: Miami University, John E. Dolibois European Center Luxembourg, Fall 2009
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Experience
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DesignerWestfall Commercial FurnitureNov 2014 - Present (11 years 7 months)Critical member of a team responsible for furnishing large commercial spaces meeting strict deadlines
Utilize AutoCAD to create interior architecture plans maximizing space for workstations and private offices
Provide clients 2D and 3D designs of commercial spaces
Work closely with contractors to determine electrical recommendations
Field measure space to ensure electrical and interior architecture is accurate
Provide installation drawings and oversee installations to assist with any questions
Provide specifications and pricing using 20/20 CAP Software
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CAD DesignerThe Sheridan GroupOct 2012 - Nov 2014 (2 years 1 month)Integral member of a small team that oversees all company commercial design and space planning projects
Utilize AutoCAD 2013 to create installation and electrical plans for all projects
Create 2D and 3D drawings of workstations and private offices
Develop rendered images of workstations and private offices using FormZ
Organize and create Bid Packages for architects, designers, and clients under strict deadlines using Pages
Provide specifications and pricing using 20/20 CAP Software and Excel
Field measure to create building shell
Oversee installations to assist with any questions and ensure products are installed correctly
Manage inventory of existing product to use for reconfigurations
Regularly interact with clients to ensure their design intent is achieved and exceeds their expectations -
Interior Design AssistantMarlene Oliphant Designs LLCOct 2011 - Oct 2012 (1 year)Assist with furniture specifications
Research fabric availability and pricing
Source materials from various design centers and showrooms
Interact with clients to ensure their design needs are being met effectively and efficiently
Maintain organization of every project and control inventory in the sample room
Field measure residential spaces
Develop AutoCAD drawings and Sketch-Up renderings -
CAD Design SpecialistSitmaticSep 2011 - Sep 2012 (1 year)Develop space plans for commercial spaces complying with ADA and building codes
Use ergonomic fixed seating to create functional and innovative design solutions
Provide customer assistance by monitoring and updating order status in addition to sending
acknowledgements
Update changes to purchase orders
Document receipt and tracking of invoices, packing slips and bills of lading -
Sales AssociateFilbert & Fig ShowroomJan 2011 - Aug 2011 (7 months)Interact with customers to source furniture from 50 different vendors
Create estimates and invoices
Efficiently email pricing and furniture specifications to potential customers -
InternKravet/Lee JofaSep 2010 - Feb 2011 (5 months)Update fabric pricing and samples
Efficiently assist customers in sourcing samples
Maintain organization of the sample room and the showroom -
Student WorkerGOGGIN ICE ARENAJun 2008 - Apr 2010 (1 year 10 months)Manage rink maintenance at hockey games and ice shows
Responsible for all props during ice shows
Clean stands, suites, windows, floors, perimeter of ice rink, and perform any other required upkeep of the facility -
Interior Design AssistantJAY WALTER INTERIORSDec 2007 - Jan 2008 (1 month)Provided 40 hours/week of hands-on residential support to designers
Organized fabrics and leathers, contacted suppliers to check availability/place orders, and assisted with floor plan designs -
Gymnastics CoachTurles Gymnastics ClubApr 2007 - Aug 2007 (4 months)Coached and trained 20-30 girls (ages 4-16) to develop new routines and improve gymnastics skills
Taught 5 different levels for 15-20 hours a week
Coached an all-day camp of up to 20 boys and girls who did not have previous gymnastics exposure
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Awards
BROTHER OF THE SEMESTER, 2009
Awarded by Delta Sigma Pi, a 120 member professional business fraternity, in recognition of being the most active member and embodying what a brother should be. This is nominated and voted on by all of the brothers in the chapter.
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP AWARD, 2009
Awarded in Europe by the faculty to a student who has demonstrated a firm commitment to high academic stands, excellent citizenship at the Center and in the Luxembourg community, and who demonstrates keen interest in European and International affairs. -
Affiliations
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS (ASID) – 2010 - 2011
Student Activities Coordinator
PHI THETA KAPPA INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY (LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP)
DELTA SIGMA PI (INDUCTED FALL 2008)
2009 Service Committee Chair
ALPHI CHI OMEGA (INDUCTED 2007) -
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@KirstieKodatsky, member since 2014