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About
I am a recent graduate of the CIDA Accredited Interior Design Program at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. I am currently working as a Design Consultant for Mountain Tile & Stone, a showroom and retail store, working with clients, contractors, and designers on a daily basis. I am well versed in AutoCad, Revit Architecture, Google Sketch-up, the Adobe Creative Suite, Powerpoint, and Microsoft Office Programs . Within these programs I am proficient in 3d rendering, design drawings, space planning, code analysis, ff&e specifications, and graphic design. I am incredibly eager to work with a collaborative architecture and interior design firm that emphasizes sustainable design.
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Education
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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Interior DesignAppalachian State University2008 - 2013
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Experience
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Design ConsultantMountain Tile & StoneJun 2013 - Present (13 years)Responsibilities Include | Assisting clients in selection of tile and natural stone. Guidance and education of properties, appropriate use, and care. Aid in helping clients to visualize what they can not articulate through sketches, inspirational images, and design drawings using AutoCad. Building relationships with clients, seeing projects through from ideas, to purchasing/ordering, and ensuring the installation goes smoothly. Designing the expansion of the showroom into adjoining retail space to act as a design center to accommodate home owners, contractors, and designers alike. Increasing social media presence and researching new products to add to the showroom.
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Interior DesignerFreelance DesignFeb 2013 - Jul 2013 (5 months)Client | Handtiques (Boutique), Blowing Rock, NC [Tom Temple- Proprietor]
Responsibilities Include:n Creating a cohesive design that aligns with the products and merchandise to be offered. Refinishing antique displays, tables, and shelving units. My goal as a designer was to offer a hands on approach to help visualize the setup and flow of the shop and find the best option to increase sales and efficiency. I am currently working on a line of refinished and repurposed furniture and accessories to be offered in the shop. -
Bartender- ServerRuby TuesdaySep 2010 - Apr 2013 (2 years 7 months)Responsibilities Include: training new employees- both servers and bartenders- on proper food and beverage service as well as sales strategies. Responsible for opening and closing duties. Personable and confident in guest interactions.
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Interior Design InternSkyline Exhibits & Events - The Holt GroupMay 2012 - Jul 2012 (2 months)Responsibilities Include: revisions to existing CAD drawings, creating floor plans, elevations, & detail drawings, Creating a 3D model of Evatran (Plugless Power) Office & Showroom for Client Proposal, Designing kiosk for Raleigh Visitor’s & Convention Center, Creating concepts for Stoney Creek YMCA logo updates, Revising & Detailing a Product Display Exhibit for Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company. Smaller tasks include creating outlines for logos and components in Illustrator to be exported into 3D drawings, creating a layout for The Holt Group’s portfolio book, photo & note taking at client meetings, Shadowing at meetings with builders.
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Sales AssociateCalvin KleinAug 2009 - Mar 2010 (7 months)Responsibilities Include: sales transactions, greeting and assisting guests, managing fitting rooms, sales floor recovery, and stock room organization.
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Awards
-1st Place- Appalachian State University QEP Logo Design Contest
-IDEC Student Competition Fall 2011- One of Three Team projects to advance to regional level competition. -
Affiliations
IIDA Student Member since 2013, Appalachian State Interior Design Club (Graphics Coordinator 2012)
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Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@carliemorgansmith, member since 2013
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