Sarah
Mandell, Assoc. IIDA
Summary of Qualifications
- Over five years of professional experience in the interior design field
- Confident and professional presentation skills when working with clients and all levels of management
- Proficiency in conceptual design sketches, renderings, and computer drafting
- Excellent comprehension of the selection and specification of both furniture and finish materials
- Broad
understanding of each stage in the design process from design concept
to space planning through construction administration
Professional Experience
- DNC Architects, Inc. | October 2005 - Present
- Develop and present creative and cost-effective designs for commercial interiors
- Work independently with architects and clients in each stage of the design process
- Assist small tenants on tight budgets with creation of spaces that suit their needs and design wishes
- Develop graphic design and presentaion materials for architecture, design, and marketing purposes
- Concentration in design for high-visibility public spaces such as corporate building lobbies
- Reena Racki Associates | May 2005 - October 2005
- Assisisted
architects with site measurements, drawings, renderings, models, and
specifications for high-end residential renovations
- Independent tasks included AutoCAD drafting, maintaining material library, and product research
- Concentration in kitchen renovation design and drafting
- McLain Wiesand Design (Internship) | May 2004 - May 2005
- Contributed to the design, hand-drafting, and finishing of custom furniture pieces
Education
Other Skills
- AutoCAD Drafting
- Material Selection
- Organized Worker
- Computer Rendering
- Presentation Boards
- Graphic Design
- Conceptual Drawing
- Photography
- Mac & PC systems
- Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Office
- CPR & First Aid Certified
