ALISON HO
ALISONHO29@GMAIL.COM (703) 801-7223 LINKEDIN.COM/IN/ALISONHO29 EDUCATION Virginia Commonwealth University M.F.A. Interior Design, 2020 • M.F.A. Thesis, ‘Taking the Water’, explored the bridging of baby boomers and leisure programming through the design of a natatorium and a spa. • Presented poster of thesis abstract at the 2020 Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) Annual Conference. Virginia Tech B.S. Sociology, 2014
SOFTWARE • Revit • Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator • Bluebeam Revu • Newforma • AutoCAD • SketchUp • Enscape • Microsoft 365 • Hootsuite
AWARDS • Graduate Teaching Assistantship • VCU Graduate School Travel Grant • VCU School of the Arts Graduate Travel Grant • VCU Department of Interior Design Travel Grant • VCU School of the Arts Dean’s List
VOLUNTEER Neighborhood Design Center (NDC) Interior Design Volunteer August 2020 - Present | Baltimore, MD
Marshall Craft Associates Interior Designer | April 2021 - Present | Baltimore, MD Interior Design Intern | June 2019 - August 2019 • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on varying project types, specifically healthcare and higher education projects. • Work with interior designers and architects specifically on programming, client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, construction documents, and construction administration. • Conduct programming efforts such as space planning, and utilization of FF+E. • Assist with development of interior concepts based on client vision, and project scope. • Consult with vendors, and product manufacturers representatives to meet overall project objectives. • Provide design support through documentation during completion and execution of design concepts • Develop furniture and finish packages and presentations. • Produce construction document sets for CD phase in Revit. • Assist with review of RFIs and submittals during Construction Administration Phase. Virginia Commonwealth University - Department of Interior Design Graduate Teaching Assistant | August 2018 - May 2020 | Richmond, VA • Curated and developed captive and creative material for the department’s social media channels. • Provided office administration and departmental support. • Conducted prospective student tours and open houses. • Designed content for print using Adobe Creative Suite products. American Society of Appraisers Marketing & Communications Coordinator | February 2016 - June 2018 Marketing Assistant | September 2014 - February 2016 | Reston, VA • Drove strategic marketing initiatives through authorship, review, and scheduling distribution of digital content through web-based marketing. • Provided consultative leadership to help tactical teams determine choice communication strategies. • Successfully managed the transition and integration of our e-mail marketing to a new platform. • Coordinated with executive leadership to produce multi- channel event marketing materials. • Facilitated the production of ASA’s web-based monthly newsletter. • Maintained successful partnerships with external media outlets for purchased advertising space. • Designed content for print and online marketing using Adobe Creative Cloud products. • Built collaborative partnerships through active membership of three internal committees.