This document is a portfolio for a kitchen and bath designer. It includes sections about the designer's experience and credentials, software skills, design and drafting process, and education. The designer has over 6 years experience, is working towards NKBA credentials, and has designed over 100 kitchens and baths. Responsibilities include space planning, drafting plans and elevations, assisting clients, and ensuring designs meet codes and accessibility standards. Images of sample designs are also included.

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PORTFOLIO 2013
michelesinterior@yahoo.com
951-225-8364

2. ABOUT ME
 Experience designing kitchen and Bath 6 years and currently working on credentials from National Kitchen and
Bath Association (NKBA), along, with degree from Art Institute online Pittsburg PA, succeeding to receive
credentials :
 AKBD,
 CKD,
 CBD.
 Freelance kitchen and bath designer
 Designed over 100 kitchen and baths
 NKBA Member since 2010
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3. FLOOR PLAN
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4. HAND DRAWN PERDPECTIVES
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5. ELEVATIONS
PLANS
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HAND DRAWIN IMAGES
2 AND 3 DIMENSION
PERSPECTIVES

7. RESPONSIBILITIES
 Use 2020 Software to construct detailed design
of kitchens and bathrooms
Assist walk-in customers and scheduling
appointments with customer to measure
necessary areas needed re-modeling their house.
Listens to customers to assess their needs,
preferences and expectations.
Inform customers on interior design factors
such as space planning, layout and color
selection. Precisely records product selections
using established procedures and practices.
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8. SPACE PLANNING
 Space plan and utilize organizational storage needs.
 Knowledge of national, state and local building
codes, along with accessibility and safety.
 Design for disability and special needed people and
Ergonomics with green design and conservation.
 Construction documents and specification, lighting,
and day lighting, custom design of furniture,
millwork and flooring.
 Window covering and accents, expert in select
appliances, plumbing fixtures,
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9. PRACTICING RIGHTS WITH RESPECT
 as kitchen and bath designers we are supported by the state
and organizations. There must be trust in a designer and the
public or professionals insuring of their work. usually protector
arguments of consumer protection, the facts significantly
outweigh why we deserve having respect of the public.. I have
the experience and education that prepares my artistic
principles and techniques to professional planning; computer
drafting and graphic techniques. Having also, the education of
interior lighting, and color coordination; furniture and
furnishings. Additionally, my knowledge of history of design
and period styles; structural design; building codes and
inspection regulations; and office, hotel, factory, restaurant and
housing design.
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10. SHADED KITCHEN IMAGES
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11. AUTO KITCHEN PHOTOGRAPH
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12. PRESENTATION BOARD
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13. RELATED EDUCATION
 Selling Kitchens Course, 40 credit hours, 2007, Home Depot, Fresno, CA.
 Designing Kitchens Course, 40 credit hours, 2007, Home Depot, Fresno, CA
 20:20 course, 40 credit hours, 2007, Home Depot, Fresno, CA
 Professional Selling 1 & 2 Courses, credit hours, 2007, Home Depot, Fresno, CA
 Selling For Success Course, 6 credit hours, 2007, Home Depot, Fresno, CA
 Interior Design Certificate, 30 credit hours, 1998, ICS, Scranton, PA
 Flooring 101 & 102 Course, 40 credit hours, 2002, Home Depot, Modesto, CA
 Blinds and Wallpaper Course, 24 credit hours, 2002, Home Depot, Modesto, CA
 Designing Baths Course, 40 credit hours, 2007, Home Depot, Fresno, CA
 Countertops Course, 24 credit hours, 2007, Home Depot, Fresno, CA
 Art Institute online division Pittsburg, PA Kitchen and Bath AS Degree 2010-present
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14. STRENGTHS
Excellent listening, communication and
problem solving skills Detail oriented with
excellent project/time management SKILLS.
Expert with Adobe Creative suite 5.5 standard
and MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Expert level 20/20 design Auto -CAD design
software
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15. CONCLUSION
 As a designer, I guan teed my work from start to finish.
Educated and experienced. And additionally, there are
organizations and the government to assure one is
receiving the best work for their money and will not have
concerns whether the work will be finished on time with
satisfaction.. There must be trust in a designer and the
public or professionals insuring of their work.. Again, I
have the experience and education that prepared me for
any situation and then to apply my artistic principles and
techniques to professional planning; computer drafting and
graphic techniques. The other skills I possess are, interior
lighting, color coordination; furniture and furnishings.
Additionally, my knowledge of history of interior design
and period styles; structural design; building codes and
inspection regulations; and office, hotel, factory,
restaurant and housing design. With all this in mind, it is
imperative the public they are obtaining all professional
expertise, talents and proficiencies for a great design.
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