Kristin Over | Portfolio | Master of Arts
Kristin Over | kristinover@gmail.com | 414.704.4651 | www.coroflot.com/kover objective
To obtain a position within the Design industry where I will be able to enhance the success of a firm by utilizing my strong communication skills, advertising background, research abilities, problem-solving design techniques, and team oriented work ethics.
education
Harrington College of Design
01/2009 - 04/2012 Chicago, IL | Masters of Arts of Interior Design | GPA 3.8 • Graduated with Highest Honors • Graduate Teaching Assistant | Harrington College of Design - 2011/2012 • Founding Editor of Harrington Graduate Student Journal - 2010 - 2012 • International Independent Study in Paris, France - Summer 2011 • Chicago Dramatist Theater Lobby Design Competition | 2nd Place - 2010
Northern Arizona University
1998-2002 Flagstaff, AZ | B.S. Advertising | Minor: Religious Studies • Advertising Campaign Student Competition | Luxor Casino & Hotel | 1st Place - 2002
experience
Constantine Vasilios & Associates, Chicago, IL Design Intern
02/2012- Present
• Assist with marketing material design and development • Consulting on new business development strategies
Hydrology, Chicago, IL Design Intern
03/2010-3/2011
• Designed solutions for window displays and merchandising vignettes • Designed showroom for events such as ASID CEU credit classes and Neo-Con • Assisted sales team with technical product specifications and finish samples • Managed and maintained up-to-date material samples and product literature library • Designed the parent company, TAPGroup Inc., corporate logo
Enterprise Magazines Inc., Milwaukee, WI Senior Account Executive
2003-2008
• Retained national franchise advertising accounts • Proof read client’s print and online display ads • Edited content for both print and online publications • Published press releases for clients via franchisehandbook.com • Edited and distributed the quarterly e-newsletter via franchisehandbook.com
OnContact Software Marketing Assistant skills
2002-2003
Design
• Capable of intensive research and design development • Talented in building programming and space planning • Strong understanding of material selections and color • Successful at organizing the design elements that go into an industry event
Organizational
• Self-driven and efficient in accomplishing multiple tasks • Able to write contracts and proposals • Manage accounts payable and receivable • Ability to manage and maintain more than 100 client accounts • Categorization and organization of material library
Computer
• AutoCAD, AutoCAD 3D, 3ds Max, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, MS Office Suite
et cetera
A.S.I.D.- American Society of Interior Designers - Student member I.I.D.A. – International Interior Design Association - Student member Designs 4 Dignity - Volunteer architreasures - Volunteer
Excerpts from My Design Process Thesis Research Competition Sketching Et Cetera Photography
Thesis A Place of Connections | Design to Inspire Community | 2009 - 2012
Research Driven Design ‘Social’ Housing | Creating Neighborhoods One Building at a Time | Fall 2010
Social Housing:
Creating Neighborhoods One Building At A Time
South View - Proposed Community Lobby Space
The Cermak Road Bridge, which is the last remaining moveable Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge in Chicago, is fondly referred to as a “ballet dancer in steel�.
Proposed Exterior Facade
500 W Cermak Road
Community Space Building Diagram
North-facing section
A Competitive Challenge Design Competitions
Mental Images
Concept and Process Sketching
Shipping Container Lake Home *No Scale
Bedroom Suite
Schulze Baking Company Plant | East Facade South & North View | Colored Pencil & Ink
Et Cetera
Experience and Experiment
Window Display Design
Hubbard Street
LaSalle Street
Photography of the Designed World A Curated Collection
Schulze Baking Company Plant | 2011
Lawrence Stop | Red Line | 2010
Lawrence Stop | Red Line | 2010
Paris, France | 2012
Paris, France | 2012
Paris, France | 2012