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