MARIA BANDSTRA B.A. Interior Design
PRO F I L E
E XPE R IE NC E
Hello! I’m Maria, an interior design creative. I’m passionate about built environments that support and further the individual, community, and environment. My experience in both residential and commercial firms have allowed me to apply this passion while using my technical strengths in software and visualization design.
POPE ARCHITECTS Interior Design Intern : Minneapolis, MN : 2019
CON TACT mjbandstra@yahoo.com 641-651-0097 410 Idaho Drive Pella, IA 50219
My internship at Pope Architects involved collaboration across disciplines including interior design, architecture, and marketing. I developed designs and construction documents in Revit and selected finishes and equipment for senior living, multi-family, and healthcare environments.
LEIHT DESIGN AND RESTORATION Interior Design Intern : Ames, IA : 2018-19 Leiht Design and Restoration is a residential design firm specializing in home renovations. Serving as my introduction to the professional field, my position at Leiht Design emphasized social media marketing and creating client design proposals.
STUDENT ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT Academic Tutor : Ames, IA : 2018 In conjunction with my undergraduate curriculum, I served as an academic tutor in areas such as Mathematics, Biology, and Spanish for students enrolled in athletic activities.
APPLEBEE’S BAR & GRILL Waitress : Pella, IA : 2017-2018 While working in a fast paced environment, this position allowed the refinement of my interpersonal skills while building my work ethic and attention to detail.
REF E R E NCE S
E DUCATION
Rebecca Frenning Team Lead, Pope Architects
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY Ames, IA : CIDA accredited : 2016-2020
651-642-9200 rfrenning@popearch.com
- 3.62 Cumulative GPA - Study abroad program in Valencia, Spain - Emphasis in Spanish, business
Jessie Patton Interior Designer - Leiht Design 612-428-1560 (Skype) jesswilliams601@gmail.com Nicole Peterson Professor - Iowa State University 515-450-9635 nicolep@iastate.edu
S KILLS Technical/Software
Professional
Avocational
Revit Adobe Creative Suite SketchUp Microsoft Office
Social media marketing Graphic design Spanish (intermediate) Public speaking Presentation Layout Architectural rendering
Furniture design Brand development Investing & budgeting Sustainability