Sarah
Mandell, Assoc. IIDA
Summary of Qualifications
- Over seven 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
- LS3P / Neal Prince | July 2010 - 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
- Design involvement from initial concept presentation through construction documentss
- Wide range of project types including higher education, faith-based, and corporate interiors
- Furniture selection and specification
- DNC Architects, Inc. | October 2005 - May 2010
- Assisted small tenants on tight budgets with creation of spaces that suited their needs
- Developed graphic design and presentaion materials for architecture, design, and marketing purposes
- Concentration in design for high-visibility public spaces such as corporate building lobbies
- Managed small-scale projects directly with contractor
- 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
- Revit
- AutoCAD Drafting
- Material Selection
- Organized Worker
- Computer Rendering
- Presentation Boards
- Graphic Design
- Conceptual Drawing
- Photography
- Mac & PC systems
- Adobe Photoshop
