ABOUT
Sparks, Maryland (757)
Recently graduated, passionate interior designer interested in commercial design work. Has the willingness to learn, adapt, create, and collaborate. Values sustainable and innovative design practices.
EDUCATION
Virginia Tech
Bachelor of Science-Interior Design
Accredited Design Program
2020-2024
Dean’s List
Completed Study Abroad Program Italy, Summer 2022
SKILLS AFFILIATIONS
Revit / Enscape
AutoCAD Architecture
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe InDesign
Microsoft Office
Graphic Design
Photography
Sorority Member of Pi Beta Phi
IDEAS Member: Interior Designers For Education And Sustainability
Student IIDA Member
Member of VT CHAARG: Changing Health, Attitudes, + Actions to Recreate Girls
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Junior Designer
NFD Interior Planning + Design | August 2024 - Present
Generating floor plans in AutoCAD Architecture or Revit
Selecting + ordering finishes for various projects
Attending client meetings and taking notes
Working alongside designers on construction documents
Assisting with business’s social media accounts
Undergraduate Interior Design Research Assistant
Virginia Tech | 2023-2024 (2 Projects)
Teaching elementary schoolers to read two dimensional drawings (including egress + plan symbols)
Supporting computational thinking using coding + robots
Conducting research on neurodiverse classrooms + curating designs
Working alongside a colleague, professors, + Steelcase
Presenting designs at ED Spaces Conference
Interior Design Intern
LS3P | Summer 2023
Assisting on various types of projects
Curating material boards
Photographing finished project for award submission
Attending client meetings
Haleigh Rae Photos | 2020 - Present
Being a secondary shooter for other photographers Photographer
Running small business
Photographing + editing grad portraits, headshots, couples, families, etc