KIRSTENWESTON NCIDQ CERTIFIED INTERIOR DESIGNER
klm12396@vt.edu
PROFILE
540.383.5459
EXPERIENCE
I am an experienced Design Professional with a passion for innovation and forward thinking from the brainstorming stages through development. I believe meaningful design should tell a story, deeply rooted in the historical, social, economic, and cultural context of the region in which it resides. I work well in situations where I can serve as the organizational leader, developing timelines, systems and strategy on behalf of a group. I strive to produce high quality, visionary work that I put my full passion into.
2022 - Present PROJECT LEADER / BLUELINE DESIGN ASSOCIATE 2019 - 2022 - Produce Schematic Design packages including project programming, sourcing and specifying FF&E, custom design millwork and 3D renderings. - Develop Design Documentation in Revit including construction details for custom designed millwork details to full building permit sets - Oversee Construction Administration including submittal + shop drawing review, and attending weekly progress meetings with contractors both virtually and on-site - Lead Design Presentation meetings with Clients and Stakeholders and serve as the main point of contact for all project communication ensuring all project deadlines are met in a timely manner Summer 2018
BACHELOR’S OF SCIENCE INTERIOR DESIGN 2016-2019 Class Rank: 2
Summer 2017
- Revit - AutoCAD - Bluebeam - Adobe Creative Suite - Hand Rendering - Organized + Detail Oriented - Client + Consultant Communication - Graphic Communication + Branding - Project Management - Design Research + Analysis
PROJECT MANAGEMENT INTERN / A-1 CONSTRUCTION - Acted as co-manager of a residential design project while communicating directly with 2+ clients and 5+ sub-contractors - Conceptualized creative spaces and assisted in the fabrication and onsite installation of custom designed elements - Created technical drawings, renderings, and budget proposal for kitchen remodel
- Dean’s List all semesters - Mentor + Active Member of Interior Designers for Education + Sustainability
SKILLS
DESIGN INTERN / CARTER + BURTON ARCHITECTURE - Conceptualized and generated Pre-Design and Schematic Design packages, including site analysis and case study research, programming, technical drawings and 3D renderings - Helped guide clients on furniture and lighting selections based on extensive research covering current and future design trends
EDUCATION
Virginia Tech GPA: 3.9 |
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RECOGNITION 2018 - 2019
- Bienenstock Interior Design Competition - 2nd in Nation - Steelcase Next Design National Competition - Nominee
2017 - 2018
- Angleo Donghia Interior Design Scholarship Recipient - 1 of 12 in Nation - DIRTT Environmental Solutions Studio Award - 2nd Place - Gensler Brinkmann National Scholarship -Nominee
2016 - 2017
- IDEC Student Design Competition - 1st in Nation - Jeanette Turner Bowker Interior Design Scholarship - Recipient