Marianna Carter
DESIGN AND INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
Davenport, Iowa* *Willing to Relocate
PROFILE.
I am a hardworking & knowledgeable Interior Designer. I aim to create interesting, functional projects that provoke thought and generate happiness. I want to design with a purpose, bettering the lives of those who experience my designs.
EDUCATION.
2022-2024
INTERIOR DESIGN & INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AAS
Kirkwood Community College Follows CIDA standards, Meets NCIDQ educational requirements
2016-2020
LIBERAL ARTS AA
Scott Community College
2016-2020
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Davenport North High School
WORK EXPERIENCE.
CONTRACT DESIGNER
Havenly | August 2024-Current
BACHELOR’S DEGREE BA
• Create idea boards, concept boards, and studio designs for client spaces
• Develop a comprehensive list for clients to easily find design elements
FREELANCE DESIGNER
Resort Design and Renovation | August 2024-Current
• Develop floor plans and renderings for snow lodge renovations, catering to vacation rental owners
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT INTERN
Kirkwood Community College | September 2023-May 2024
• Visited job sites
• Compiled FFE specifications for projects
• Updated AutoCAD building plans
• Participated in sustainability workshops with Verdis Group
• Attended process meetings with clients
ACCREDIDATIONS & HONORS.
DEAN’S LIST
Kirkwood Community College Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Summer 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024
DESIGN INTRODUCTIONS
CERTIFICATE
Kirkwood Community College Fall 2022
INTERIOR DESIGN
COMMUNITY LEARNING MENTOR
Kirkwood Student Interior Designers 2023-2024
OUTSTANDING CONCEPTUALIZATION & DESIGN AWARD- SMALL OFFICE
DESIGN TRAVEL EXPERIENCE.
REGIONAL DESIGN TRIP | CHICAGO, IL | OCTOBER 2022
• Art Institute of Chicago
• DLR Group
• Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio
• IIDA Headquarters
• Stantec
• The Merchandise Mart
AMANA WOOLEN MILL | AMANA, IA | FEBRUARY 2023
• Toured the textile mill
• Discussed the process of making textiles
• Watched demonstrations of the weaving process
HOSPITALITY DESIGN EXPO | LAS VEGAS, NV | APRIL 2023
• Attended speaker forums
• Connected with showroom and booth representatives
• Explored Las Vegas casino and hotel designs
IIDA STUDENT MENTORING PROGRAM | SPRING 2023
INVOLVEMENT.
KIRKWOOD STUDENT INTERIOR DESIGNERS
General Member
2022-2023
Vice President 2023-2024
PHI THETA KAPPA HONOR SOCIETY Member
2022-2024
INTERNATIONAL INTERIOR DESIGN ASSOCIATION
Student Member
2023-2024
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY VOLUNTEER
June 2023
Kirkwood Community College 2024 References Provided Upon Request.
• Met with Amanda Wannen of Kaleidoscope Interior Design weekly
• Explored different education designs and community center designs
• Learned new skills in CAD Revit
HIGH POINT MARKET | HIGHPOINT, NC | OCTOBER 2023
• Attended speaker forums
• Connected with showroom representatives
• Explored High Point design stores
BERTCH CABINETRY | WATERLOO, IA | OCTOBER 2023
• Toured the cabinet manufacturing facilities
• Discussed reforestation & sustainability
• Watched demonstrations of the cabinet-making process
• Learned about cabinet installation
