Emily A. Mitchell

WorkExperience

Intern at Hirsch Bedner Associates, Hospitality Design Consultants, Los Angeles,CA: (June 2014-July 2014)-Specification writing -Red line architectural and construction documents-Material library organization -Preserved vendor relationships and sent out professional sample requests-Board layout design -FF&E Selections

Clerical Position at the Cochran Firm Metairie, Attorneys at Law, and Mitchell Sanchez, Attorneys at Law: (2010-2014) -Stripped old client files -Reviewed case intake sources and kept a monthly log -Updated client p-Updated client profiles-Organized and kept all files up to date

School Related Work Experience:Senior Capstone Project, Senior Studio:-Fall semester dedicated to the research of real world problems, precedents, programming, and development that will help solve design issues in our final projects and the real world.-Spring semester dedicated to schematics, design development, graphic identity, and project completion.-Successful in completeing the rigou-Successful in completeing the rigourous research resulting in the making of a book. -In progress: Revit model, renderings, FF&E, and RCP schemes.

Steelcase NEXT Competition: Educational Design, Senior Studio:-Studied pedagogy and therefore achieved educational design layouts that better suit modern learning techniques through integrating active learning, blended learning, rhythm of learning, well-being and dynamic balance.-Successful in 3D rendering, consistent concept and design, and spatial proportions.

Construction Documents, Junior ID Course: -CAD drafted construction documents for a 3000 squa-CAD drafted construction documents for a 3000 square foot residence. -Detailing, dimensioning, and elevations.-Learned how to communicate with contractors through the language of construction drawings and demonstrating how the design should effectively be produced.

Technology Design, Junior Studio:-Objective: Adaptive Reuse, Switching the analogue to the digital and set precedents for the libraries of the future.-Designed a sleek, mode-Designed a sleek, modern, open plan that invited guests of all ages to explore the wonders of our rapidly changing modern advances.-Successful in Revit renderings and the fine use of colors in order to captivate users.-Produced an effective floor plan that gave users easy access to all areas and produced way finding to effectively communicate the locations of rooms and direct the flow of traffic.

Retail Design, Sophomore Studio: --Worked with client successfully in order to conceptualize and create ideas to restore and renew the Baton Rouge Museum of Art gift shop. -Successfully integrated the design of the building into the gift shop in order to attract customers and spark interest through its cohesive elements.-Created a third plane string art ceiling to break up the open space created between the floors and high ceilings.

Education Louisiana State University (2011-August 2015)Louisiana State University, Selective Admissions, Tier 1, School of Interior Design, Bachelors of Interior Design, Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA Accredited)

Skills and Proficiencies

Proficient in Hand Drafting, Model Building, AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.Working Knowledge of Rhino and InDesign

Activities andMemberships

Interior Design Student Organization (IDSO), 2014-2015 College of Art and Design President, 2013 Student Council College of Art and Design Member at Large Nominee, IDEC competitor, Steelcase NEXT competitor, Kappa Delta Sorority Epsilon Chapter, Prevent Child Abuse America fundraising, Volunteers for Girl Scouts of America, Sole Sisters Running Club and Girls on the Run, Louisiana Half Marathon Competitor, Louisiana Youth Seminar Leadership Conference, Mission Trip to Saltillo, Mexico

Closing Statement

The nationally accredited program of Interior Design at Louisiana State University has cultivated the skill sets and capabilities that set me apart from other applicants. I continuously strive to produce high quality work under all conditions of pressure and time. I have a drive not to decorate, but to design. I realize that making a space functional and aesthetically pleasing to others is a goal that stimulates my enthusiasm. I can truly say that connecting man to his surroundings is a skill I wish to master and succeed. With determination and a mind open to creative exploration, I am ready to take the next step towards achieving my professional success.

757 Filmore Ave, New Orleans,LA 70124T: (504) 352-1286 E: emilyamitchell17@gmail.com*Portfolio available upon request.