Interior Design Portfolio Cari Lowe
Contents • Resume • Project Opportunities Higher Education Medical Government Corporate • Contact Information
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Cari Lowe 3404 Brockwood Court A lowe.cari.e@gmail.com Henrico, VA 23294 804.683.6820
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University [VCU] CIDA accredited, Dean’s List BFA Interior Design, graduation May 2009
Richmond, VA
Design & Business Experience
Creative Ashland, VA Modular Walls + Project Designer February 2013 – March 2018 Demountable Partitions & Furniture Specification Strengths: punctual, organized, positive personality, interpersonal relationships, strategic planning, multi-task oriented, “can do” attitude Experience: 5 years architectural products design positioning product to meet architectural plans and client’s expectations, design accuracy, reviewing scope of work with installers, walk through installations to verify damaged product and provide timely punch orders 1.5 years modular furniture and power/data/VGA product design Abilities: assessing client’s budget and estimating design solutions, developing plans to show reconfiguration of existing product with new product, develop integrated project shop drawings to communicate design intent for client approval, installation and as builts; field dimensions and job site verifications, understanding and quoting custom hardware and products, and collaborating with manufacturers to provide client’s project needs on time Research and Continuous Development: implementing best practices, functional design, providing concise communication to refine client expectations and deliver timely deadlines Designs by Cheryl Richmond, VA Residential/Commercial Designer June 2009 – present Solve space planning, developing CAD plans and presentation layouts, implementing project installations, assisting with project coordination, composing furniture, color and fabric coordination for residential and commercial projects, developing custom millwork drawings Cornerstone Architects Richmond, VA Interior Design Intern December 2008 – June 2009 Composing project finish boards with corresponding design, maintaining finishes and code manuals for library, revising project data layouts for future projects Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana New Orleans, LA Construction Intern May 2008 – July 2008, May 2009 Demonstrated installation of porcelain tile and laminate construction, oversaw a team of approximately 10 volunteers, assisted with 15 houses and saw 10 completed renovations
Responsibilities, Philanthropy & Awards
American Society of Interior Designers, VCU Student Chapter President, December 2008 – May 2009 Secretary, August 2007 – May 2008 Planned and hosted events, planned design community event for speaker Bryan MacKay-Lyons Habitat for Humanity: continued support throughout the years Hamilton-Field Interior Design Scholarship Recipient, Fall 2008 – Spring 2009 Skillset: AutoCAD, SketchUp, CET, ICE, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word Training in: Revit {IT150a, IT150b, IT150c}
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Project Details • Reconfiguration of existing and new demountable partitions • Support electronic entry door access • Faceted design • Power and data integration
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Higher Education
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Project Details • Demising demountable partition • Designed with infection control application • Three dimensional thermo-wrapped veneer • Seismic application
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Medical
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Project Details • Integrated Project • GSA Schedule • Three Phases • Coordinated with team and client
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Government
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Project Details • Project management: design development and installation • Two phase product delivery • Communicated with client and installation team on schedule and project status • Managed punch orders for replacement of damaged product
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Corporate
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Contact Information If we can work together, let’s talk. I can’t wait to hear from you! email: lowe.cari.e@gmail.com phone: 804.683.6820
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