RESUME

Driven and creative designer who thrives in collaborative environments. Over five years of experience in project management, graphic design, and interior design.

Experience

Lee Design DC

2020 – Present

INTERIOR DESIGNER

  • Designed commercial & residential interiors for a wide variety of clients
  • Managed design process from programming to space planning, FF&E selections, construction documents, budgeting, presentations, order processing and procurement, and construction supervision
  • Developed and ran a rebranding initiative that led to an improved web presence by 30%
  • Restructured internal process communications, documentation, and manufacturer relationships

2020 – Present

Sight & Sound Systems

2017 – 2020

INTERIOR DESIGNER

  • Spearheaded home theater and window treatment projects, which required design development, product expertise, and customer management
  • Constructed home theaters ranging from $50K – $200K
  • Responsible for an $800K revenue increase with new product offers
  • Oversaw the entire contractor selection process and procedures to guarantee quality project completion

2017 – 2020

Sight & Sound Systems

2016 – 2019

MARKETING DIRECTOR

  • Created website and led marketing which improved public presence and increased website traffic by 80%
  • Managed annual customer acquisition event, gaining 3+ accounts

2016 – 2019

Maryam Designs, LLC.

2015 – PRESENT

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

  • Developed graphics, websites, presentations, photography, and social media accounts for small businesses
  • Led branding and marketing for HealthTalk A.I., a health tech
    startup which grew to reach over 55,000 patients and counting

2015 – PRESENT

Skills

Revit
3ds Max
AutoCAD
Sketch-up

Adobe Suite
Photography
Illustration
Microsoft 365

GSuite
WordPress
SEO
HTML & CSS

Education

Academy of Art University

2021

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
& DESIGN MFA

Cum Laude

2021

Virginia Commonwealth University

2016

COMMUNICATION
ARTS BFA

Cum Laude

2016

VCU Da Vinci Center

2016

Baccalaureate Certificate of Product Innovation

2016

VCU Da Vinci Center

2016

Baccalaureate Certificate of Venture Creation

2016

Volunteer

HomeAid, Northern Virginia

2018 – 2022

GALA COMMITTEE MEMBER

Raising around $400K – $600K per year through procurement and events

2018 – 2022

VCU Createathon

2016

HEAD GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Rebranded and strategized Richmond Capital Diaper Bank in 24 hours with an implementation plan

2016

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