A LLY LE O N A R D O INTERIOR DESIGNER
301.503.9223 Allyl99@vt.edu 4001 9th St N | Apt 905 Arlington, VA 22203 www.linkedin.com/in/allyl99
PROFILE Dependable and high performing level 2 Interior Designer with a focus in the hospitality industry. Professional experience working with a range of clients and teams to create innovative and effective design solutions. Known for a collaborative leadership and detail-oriented approach, I cultivate work to meet the ever-changing needs of the client - embracing challenges as opportunities for design growth.
SKILLS
WORK EXPERIENCE
ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE
BASKERVILL | Washington, DC
AUTODESK | REVIT SKETCHUP PRO AUTOCAD HAND RENDERING
L2 Interior Designer | August 2022 - Present Integral and driven team member leading a collaborative approach to the development of multiple national brand hotel renovations, new builds, and protot ypical projects. Developed field documentation and ADA resport skills. Participates in the selection and presentation of FF&E, color palettes, and floor plan layouts. Collaborate with consultants to meet all codes requirements to curate safe & functional designs. Attends all client and ownership meetings with a personable and flexible approach to ensure all brand standards are met within the budget.
CPL - CLARK PATTERSON LEE | Charlotte, NC
POWERPOINT
Interior Design Intern | June 2021 - August 2022 Assisted in the creation of innovative yet functional healthcare interiors along side a team of designers & architects. Conducted meetings with sales representatives to introduce new products & cultivate the best solutions for each project. Prepared sketches and mood boards that demonstrate an understanding for the needs of the client. Proposed design solutions to optimize a small square footage in a tight budget. Strengthened conceptual development, team coordination, and programming skills.
BLUE BEAM STUDIO
THE NEST EGG | Fairfax, VA
NEWFORMA
Assistant Sales Clerk and Junior Design Assistant with the main role to help customers in the buying process, including providing customer ser vice, cashier duties, and store opening and closing responsibilities. Additionally assisted the head designer with textile choices on various client home remodels. Maintained the overall store space appearance and ensured textile samples were properly stored and inventoried.
E D U C AT I O N
A C C R E D I TAT I O N + L E A D E R S H I P
Virginia Poly technic University
MEMBER OF NEWH The Network of Executive Women in Hospitality
G R A D U A T E D M AY 2 0 2 2
MEMBER OF IIDA COMMITTEE International Interior Designer Association
G SUITE ENSCAPE EXCEL
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN TERIOR DESIGN
Sales + Design Assistant | June 2020 - August 2020
LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE OF PREMIER DESIGN AWARDS 2024 IIDA Mid-Atlantic Chapter Awards Recognizing Local Design Achievement