Education
Savannah College of Art and Design
Master of Fine Arts in Luxury & Brand Management
September 2023- December 2024
(Anticipated Graduation Date)
GPA: 4.0
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
Bachelor of Interior Design
CIDA Accredited Program
Fall 2019 - May 2023
Cum Laude
Distinguished Communicator Medalist
Work Experience
Project Coordinator / Creative Producer Intern
Walt Disney Imagineering, Orlando, FL (January 2024- Present)
Facilitate, lead, and report on team meetings and communications, tracking item lists with responsibilities, tasks, and current status across Smartsheets database. Collaborate with various disciplines to create digital presentations throughout project lifecycles. Communicate with executive creative directors, senior level producers, and project managers regarding project schedule progress and design milestones. Collaborate with business and marketing team to develop and execute content as well as pitch new product launch and partnership ideas to gain new streams of revenue. Utilize creative problem-solving, software skills and strong organization in coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
Interior Design Intern
CDI Solutions, Baton Rouge LA (August 2022-December 2022)
Participate in creating projects and Construction Documents in Revit and AutoCAD; Update, organize and sort through Material library for function and accessibility; Contact manufacturer representatives for sample orders and utilize project material spreadsheets.
Sales & Marketing Manager
Shop Reve Clothing Boutique, Baton Rouge LA (April 2020-December 2022)
Exceeded 100% of monthly and annual sales goals. Managed appropriate inventory for online sales. Designed and developed user-friendly websites that effectively showcased products and services, resulting in a 70% increase in online traffic and engagement. Produced high-quality visual assets for online sales campaigns, including banners, landing pages, and email templates, aligning with brand guidelines and driving customer engagement. Monitored industry trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities and online sales strategies.
Interior Design & Marketing Intern
Colleen Waguespack Interiors, Baton Rouge, LA (Summer 2022)
Assist with the design of homes throughout the Baton Rouge area; Participated in furniture, material, and hardware selections as well as documentation of specifications. Demonstrated ability to assist with design projects in Revit, improving client experience and feedback. Produced visually stunning interior design content, including photos, videos, and captions, to showcase design projects and inspire audiences.
Interior Design, Project & Client Success Management Intern
Design Office, New Orleans, LA (2018-2020)
Design floor plans, Elevations, 3D Perspective views and mood boards for review and presentation; Assist with space planning concepts, color palette selections and architectural detail presentations. Supported project coordination by scheduling meetings, tracking project timelines, and communicating with clients and contractors. Cultivated and nurtured strong client relationships through regular communication.
Awards & Extracurricular
WELL Accredited Professional
Distinguished Communicator Medalist
LSU President’s List Honor Roll
Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023
LSU Dean’s List Honor Roll
Spring 2019 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2022
Scott Gerard Verret Scholarship Award
LSU Interior Design Student Organization
Vice President 2021-2022
Member 2019-Present
LSU American Society of Interior Designer Member
2019-Present
National Society of Leadership and Success
2020-Present
Taylor Opportunity Program for Students
Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022
Phi Mu Alpha Eta Chapter Member
2018-2020
Jesuit High School Dance Team Co-Captain
2017-2018
Jesuit High School Dance Team Outstanding Leadership Award
2016-2017
Jesuit High School Dance Team Most Outstanding Award
2017-2018
Coursework: Interior Design
Studios:
Understand basic design problems with emphasis on sketching and modeling, using design processing to illustrate spatial layouts, design implications of function, space, and scale.
Technical Drawing:
Interior Design Technical Drawing, Computer Visualization, Interior Design Graphics: develop skills to communicate architectural ideas by using AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup, and Adobe apps.
Construction:
Interior Construction and Systems, Interior Design Construction Documents: understanding code requirements, building systems and construction methods, create construction documents.
Color, Lighting, Materials, Furnishings:
Color and Illumination I, Interior Materials, Finishes, and Furnishings: use of color theories, nature, and lighting to apply to spaces, use of materials, finishes, and furnishings that develop a design.
Volunteer & Philanthropy
100+ Service hours in the New Orleans Community
Second Harvest Food Bank
Poydras Nursing Home
City Park of New Orleans
St. Michael’s Special School
Good Shephard School
Arc of Greater New Orleans
Magnolia Special Needs School
Green Park Elementary School
Baton Rouge Community
Habitat For Humanity
Children’s Miracle Network in Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital