KYLIE HEALD EDUCATION VIRGINIA TECH Blacksburg, VA Graduating May 2020 B.S. Interior Design Industrial Design Minor 3.9 Cumulative GPA Italy Study Abroad Studied Italian art, architecture, and design through sketches and photography in Florence, Venice, Rome, and Sienna (May ‘18).
EXPERIENCE FULTZ AND SINGH ARCHITECTS | July 2019 - January 2020 Interior Design Intern Generated drawings, branding strategies, and 3D renderings for client presentations during conceptual and design development phases. Participated and contributed ideas for innovative solutions in design charettes and team meetings. Graphically compiled imagery and data to help guide client material and furniture selections. VARIOUS EMPLOYERS | July 2017- Present Freelance Photographer and Graphic Designer Capturing and editing personalized photo collections. Assisting clients in brand development and creating graphics to illustrate the design vision.
LEADERSHIP STUDIO COLLECTIVE | August 2019 - Present
IIDA Student Member
Editor-in-Chief Responsible for orchestrating and scheduling interviews with featured design professionals as well as developing and editing pieces to publish each semester. Coordinating with advisory board members in weekly meetings. Assigning and managing editorial team members progress and communication.
ASID (I.D.E.A.S.) Student Member
VOLUNTEER WORKSHOP LEADER | August 2019- Present
AFFILIATIONS
RECOGNITION AIGA FLUX STUDENT DESIGN January 2020 Studio Collective Volume X and Volume XI awarded. WORK PUBLISHED November 2019 Photography published on the cover of the Virginia Tech Interior Design Fall Newsletter. HAWORTH AWARD FOR DESIGN EXCELLENCE April 2019 Studio competition project finalist. INTEC GROUP AWARD FOR STUDIO CONTRIBUTION April 2017 Selected for studio participation, engagement, and leadership.
Student Educator and Coordinator Conduct weekly software workshops for interior design students to develop conceptual and technical design strategies. ENVIRONMENTAL COALITION | August 2017- August 2018 Community Outreach Coordinator Planned weekly events to stimulate environmental action. Actively reached out to community members through tabling, fundraising, and social media. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | August 2015- June 2017 Youth United Leadership Team Member Educated high school students about the intentions and goals of Habitat for Humanity. Coordinated events involving the community and student participation. Attended weekly meetings with a board of students from across the county to brainstorm and stay informed about events.
SKILLS ADOBE SUITE Photoshop InDesign Illustrator Lightroom
CONTACT AUTODESK REVIT ENDSCAPE RHINOCEROS SKETCHUP PRO
EMAIL - kylie9@vt.edu PHONE - (434)-465-7789 LINKEDIN - /kylie.heald