ALEXA MCCALLUM DESIGNER CONTACT alexamccallum1@gmail.com 308.258.0251
DESIGN EXPERIENCE 2019 2020
INTERIOR DESIGNER 1 • •
EDUCATION
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KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
2014
College of Architecture, Planning and Design : M.S. of Interior Architecture and Product Design
2019
DANISH INSTITUTE OF STUDY ABROAD
2019
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT • • • •
Copenhagen, Denmark Summer Furniture Studio 2018
Graphic Communication Sketching Photography Marketing
2019
2018
LEADERSHIP College of Architecture Deans Student Adivsory Council Member - 2016 -2019 | Secretary - 2017 College of Arch. Ambassador | 2015-2019 IIDA - Member | 2017 -2019 IDSA - Kansas City Liaison | 2017 -2019 Open House Co - Chair | 2017 IAPD Student Council Member | 2015-2019 Peer Educator | 2015-2017 OZ Publication - Member | 2015-2019
Provided feedback on assignments before established deadlines Modified instruction methods in order to accommodate students’ needs Designed a template for individual grading sheets and reorganized the online assignment submission system Coordinated video lectures with guest design professionals
OFS DESIGNER
[10 M]
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - MANHATTAN, KS • •
Selected for a year-long furniture design-build collaboration with OFS Co-designed and built a fresh, full-scale workplace furniture prototype
INTERIOR DESIGN INTERN [08 M] •
Leadership Ideation Adapability
Revit Adobe Indesign Adobe Illustrator Rhino / V-Ray Rendering Enscape Microsoft Suite Adobe Photoshop
[04 M]
GENSLER - HOUSTON, TX
Personal
Software
Assisted in the exploration of comprehensive design concepts for energetic hospitality and active interior environments through individual exploration and team-based charrettes Developed graphic and multimedia presentations that facilitate co-creation conversations with client groups Assisted in the execution of the design through project communications, documentation, and project administrative tasks
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - MANHATTAN, KS
2017
SKILLS
[01 YR 01 M]
POPULOUS - KANSAS CITY, MO
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Produced schematic design concepts and construction document sets for six projects in the hospitality, consulting, and community sectors Led and collaborated with a team of eighteen emerging professionals on an transit station prototype during an eight week internship program
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE 2016 2019
ASSISTANT BUILDING SUPERVISOR / WEIGHT ROOM SUPERVISOR [03 YR] KANSAS STATE RECREATIONAL SERVICES MANHATTAN, KS • • •
Supervised patrons to ensure student and equipment safety Provided administrative support to student life professionals and student staff Guided new staff members in policy training and modeled a positive work demeanor