1. Amy Turnage, LEED ap, CAPS • 100 Norman Drive • Richmond, Virginia 23227 • 757.869.9301 • amyturnage@gmail.com
education
Master of Fine Arts, Interior Environments (CIDA accredited)
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia (August 2012- May 2014)
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art, Interior Design (FIDER/ CIDA accredited)
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia (August 2002- May 2006)
experience
BuilderFish- Lead Interior Designer, September 2014 – June 2016, 45+ hrs/wk
Manage Assistant Designer, Manage client expectations + selection process, Manage material orders + delivery to job site,
Coordinate meetings with Vendors, Subcontractors, etc. for design implementation, Architectural drafting, FF+E schedules, Purchase Orders
Virginia Commonwealth University- Adjunct Professor, Interior Design, Fall 2014-Spring 2015, 20+ hrs/wk
Fundamentals of Interior Design - composition, human factors (ergonomics, anthropometrics), human behavior, sustainability, code
Light + Color in Interior Environments - principles + theories of lighting design + color, use of natural light + shadow, LEED
Senior Interior Design Thesis Studio
Design Source, Inc.- Interior Designer, January 2014- September 2014, 40+ hrs/wk
Senior Living Design- Focus on Nursing Homes + Retirement Communities, FF+E selections, specifications, presentations
Blue Ridge Custom Homes- Interior Designer, August 2013- January 2014, 25+ hrs/wk
Speculative Home design, product research + evaluation, client material selections + consultations
Virginia Commonwealth University- Graduate Teaching Assistant, Interior Design, Aug. 2012- May 2013, 25+ hrs/wk
Lectures: Project Management, Interior Design Business Practices, Light & Color in Interior Environments, Lighting for LEED
The Gaines Group- Interior Designer, March 2011- August 2012, 45+ hrs/wk
Assist in Architectural design + drafting from Schematic Design through Construction Documents + FF+E schedules
Educational Presentations on Sustainable + Universal Design for Professionals + the Community
Assist in LEED certification consulting + documentation
James Madison University- Adjunct Professor, Interior Design, Aug. 2011- Dec. 2011, Aug. 2008- May 2009, 20+ hrs/wk
Junior Studio - adaptive reuse, code compliance, life safety plans, FF+E schedules, multi-program flex space, universal design
Junior/ Senior Studio - historic preservation + reuse w/ incorporation of code compliance, + LEED
Architectural Graphics- hand drafting, plan, section, elevation, axons + architectural lettering
Sarisand Tile + Plumbing Showroom- Interior Designer, Office Manager, + Sales, June 2010- March 2011, 45+ hrs/wk
Interior design + drafting of projects, including space planning + site measurements
Project cost estimations, including bids from subs, + presentation of quotes to clients
Cabinet Solutions, LLC- Interior Designer + Sales, December 2009- June 2010, 40+ hrs/wk
Interior design + drafting of projects, including space planning + site measurements
Project cost estimations, including bids from subs, + presentation of quotes to clients
Sunbiosis, PLC- Sustainable Designer, Intern Architect, Interior Designer, March 2008- March 2009, 45+ hrs/wk
Assist with architectural design from Schematic Design through Construction, Project specifications + schedules
Develop graphic presentations + marketing materials, Assist in LEED certification consulting + documentation
Hatchett Design Remodel- Interior Designer, Sustainable Design Consultant May 2006- March 2008, 45+ hrs/wk
Interior design + drafting of projects, showroom design, product research + evaluation, client material selections + consultations
achievements/ certifications
LEED Accredited Professional (Leadership in Energy + Environmental Design), United States Green Building Council
Certified Aging in Place Designer (CAPS), ADA + Universal Design, National Association of Home Builders
presentations
National Home Builders Association, Building Expo, 2012, presentations on Aging in Place + Universal Design
proficiencies
SketchUp, AutoCAD, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Publisher, BlueBeam, 20/20 Design, Quickbooks, Mac + Windows
affiliations
Founding Chairperson, Harrisonburg-Rockingham Aging In Place Roundtable
Founding Member, Harrisonburg Rockingham Green Network
Guest Juror/ Critic, James Madison University + Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Interior Design

2. Amy Turnage, LEED ap, CAPS • 100 Norman Drive • Richmond, Virginia 23227 • 757.869.9301 • amyturnage@gmail.com
references
Charles Hendricks, Principal
The Gaines Group, PLC
Charlottesville + Harrisonburg, VA
p: 540.437.0012
cbhendricks@thegainesgroup.com
Ronn M Daniel, Program Director, Interior Design
James Madison University
School of Art, Design, & Art History
Harrisonburg, VA
p: 540.568.5850
danielrm@jmu.edu
Karen S. Johnson, Client
4460 Richmond Road
Keswick, VA
p: 717.329.8221
Christiana Lafazani, Interim Department Chair, MFA Program Director
Virginia Commonwealth University
School of the Arts, Interior Environments
Richmond, VA
clafazani@vcu.edu
Nathan Wiley, Owner
Blue Ridge Custom Homes
Richmond, VA
p: 804. 614.4556
blueridgecustomhomes@gmail.com
Rob Smith, Administrative Director
Virginia Commonwealth University
School of the Arts, Interior Environments
Richmond, VA
p: 804. 827.4574
smithrd@vcu.edu
*Additional references available upon request.