ALICE TSHIBANDA
Interior Design + Architecture
CONTACT
Name: Bonheure (Alice) Tshibanda
+1 319 . 671 . 1883
Bonheuret20@gmail.com
.linkedin.com/in/alicetshibanda/ 1405 Deerfield Dr, North Liberty IA 52317
EDUCATION
AAS - Interior Design
Kirkwood Community College
May 2023
Meets CIDA and CIDQ Requirements
Top 2 year program in the Midwest
70+ Interior Design Credits
LEED Green Associate
Sustainable Construction Science
December 2022
Meets LEED Requirements
High School Diploma
West High School
Graduated May 2020
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Autodesk Revit
AutoCAD
Bluebeam Revu
SketchUp Pro
Chief Architect
D5 Render Enscape
V-Ray
InDesign
Photoshop
SOFT SKILLS
Leadership
Empathetic
Teamwork
Adaptability
Communicative
Problem Solving
Detail Oriented
Time Management
WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance Interior Designer N ew York, NY
Bryan O’Sullivan Studio
August 2022 - Present
+ Utilizing acquired knowledge and proficiency of AutoCAD through educational practice, I generated over 20 varying floor plan layouts for Maybourne Hotel Group located in Beverly Hills.
+ Working directly with the New York Studio Director and team, I assisted with render production, and FFE selection for a 11,000 sq ft home in Los Cabos Mexico and 5,000 sq ft residential project in New Jersey.
+ Collaborated closely with the studio’s design team on diverse projects, varying in sectors, sizes, and locations.
+ Enhanced communication skills to an exceptional level while working remotely. Ensuring I met internal and external deadlines for client presentations
Interior Design Intern Minneapolis, MN
DLR Group
June - August 2022
+ Aided in the execution of a firm-wide sustainable initiative, by replacing 56% of the studio’s resource room with red-list free materials. As a result, developing a collaborative relationship with various manufacturer representatives.
+ Reviewed FFE specification documents containing 300+ specified products, as well as the requisition of vital product samples for projects.
+ Developed several preliminary phase elements such as; flat lays, mood boards, and concept statements.
+ Assisted with product selection of large hospitality projects.
Freelance Product Designer - Model Cedar Rapids, IA
Candice Luter Art and Interiors
Oct 2022, Jan 2023
+ Assisted in the design and development of product concept for furniture and decor line.
+ Aided the Owner/ Creative Director with product presentation for West Elm by producing photo-realistic renders.
+ Collaborated on a creative project as a photography model to show case designer’s decor pieces.