This document is Amanda Berkes' resume. It summarizes her education, skills, work experience and awards. For her most recent role, she has worked as an Interior Designer at Thiel and Thiel, Inc. since 2015 where she prepares construction documents, selects finishes, and manages design projects for multifamily properties. She previously worked as a Space Administrator at Northern Illinois University from 2013-2015.

1. CONTACT
ADDRESS
9617 E. Valley Ranch Parkway
Apt 2118, Irving, TX. 75063
PHONE
(815) 757-5189
EMAIL
akberkes1@gmail.com
EDUCATION
MAY 2013 /
Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Major: Interior Design, BFA
(CIDA Accredited) GPA: 3.7
FALL 2011 /
ISU Study Abroad, Rome, Italy
SKILLS&LANGUAGES
Autodesk Revit Architecture including
full rendering skills
Auto CAD Architecture
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Sketchup
Filemaker
Microsoft Office programs
Archibus
Italian (beginner)
Spanish (intermediate)
Proficient communication skills
Team work skills
Excellent time management skills
Responsible
Creative design thinking process
Problem solving
AWARDS&HONORS
2010-2013 / Iowa State University
Dean’s List
2011-2013 / Member of Sigma Alpha
Lamba National Leadership and
Honors Organization
AMANDA BERKES
INTERIOR DESIGNER
WORK EXPERIENCE
INTERIOR DESIGNER / THIEL AND THIEL, INC.
Colleyville, TX (Dallas/Fort Worth Area)
MAY 2015-PRESENT /
-Prepare and select all interior elements for multifamily renovation and new-build
multifamily projects. Including drawings, schedules and FF&E selections.
-Create full construction document sets, finish schedules, lighting, plumbing and electri-
cal schedules.
-Tag finish, lighting and plumbing/electrical plans and elevations.
-Architectural drafting; including full building drawings, elevations and details along with
millwork and furniture details.
-Mark up drawing sets and schedules for redlining.
-Prepare space planning and schematic design solutions to enhance the function and
aesthetics of the building.
-Work directly with an architect to coordinate interior design features, finish details and
finish selections throughout the building.
-Select all finishes, hardware, furniture, artwork, lighting and accessories for multifamily
public spaces and model rooms.
-Research and implement design concepts from project start to construction completion.
-Design within ADA guidelines to create a fully accessible and safely designed space.
-Travel on site to properties throughout the country to conduct site verification surveys
and document appropriate data for renovation projects.
-Travel to properties at completion of construction to conduct full installation of furniture,
artwork and accessories. This install includes managing a 2-10 man crew and completing
project to clients expectations.
-Work directly with vendors and manufacturers to source high quality and appropriate
material, lighting and furniture selections. This includes selecting appropriate and cost
efficient finishes and light fixtures by project.
-Meet with reps to gain vast knowledge of commercial and hospitality products.
-Coordinate and communicate directly with contractors.
-Correspond directly with clients, present at design meetings and explain design
decisions and choices with the client.
-Write and enter full furniture specifications for purchase.
-Work within budget constraints and build a budget within the clients needs while still
achieving a beautifully designed space.
-Mentor interior design interns and contribute to management of multifamily design
team.
-Completed 14 multifamily renovation projects.
-In process of 3 new-build multifamily projects.
SPACE ADMINISTRATOR I / NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Department of Facilities Planning & Operations
De Kalb, IL
SEPTEMBER 2013-APRIL 2015 /
-Select furniture, fixtures, materials and other interior design elements for projects on
campus. Including installation of furniture, fixtures and equipment for various spaces on
campus.
-Prepare renderings in Revit and presentation boards for projects.
drawings and project overviews.

2. AMANDA BERKES
INTERIOR DESIGNER
AWARDS&HONORS
CONTINUED
2011 / Awarded Furman and Pulver
Study Abroad Scholarship
2010-2013 / Member of National Honor
Society of Collegiate Scholars
2009-2013 / Iowa State University
Recognition Award for academics
TRAVELS
2016 / Canada
2011 / Italy, Switzerland, Germany,
France
REFERENCES
Jessica Ellis Maier
Interior Design Colleague at Thiel
and Thiel
(214)641-9756
Amanda Drake
Architect Colleague at Thiel and
Thiel
(817)675-2526
Angela Bollinger
Supervisor at Northern Illinois
University
(815)757-6122
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amand
a-berkes-3295b345
WORK EXPERIENCE
CONTINUED
SPACE ADMINISTRATOR I / NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
-Meet and communicate with clients, vendors and contractors regularly throughout all
aspects of the project.
-Prepare scopes of various interior and architectural projects on campus, including
drawings and project overviews.
-Supported the campus Space Administrator II, aiding in the management of the
universities space resources.
-Modified space data and university floor plans in order to provide information, recom-
mendations and reports pertaining to space allocations as requested.
-Assist/develop migration plans and coordinate moves/relocations of major campus
departments/offices.
-Manage requests for signage by confirming correct space location, ordering the
appropriate signage for said location and coordinating the installation of new signs.
-Completing a full campus space survey of existing campus signage in order to begin
process of updating all non compliant ADA signage.
FREELANCE INTERIOR DESIGNER / HOMEPOLISH
Chicagoland Area
FALL 2013-MAY 2014 /
-Work with clients on small scale space planning/ interior design decisions in their
homes.
-Develop floor plans and space configurations.
-Work within budget constraints and time limits set by the client.
INTERIOR DESIGNER INTERNSHIP / MICHAEL RICHMAN INTERIORS
Chicago, IL
SUMMER 2012 /
-Hands on design experience in the high end residential field.
-Aided in the work of several interior residential projects for clients.
-Attended client meetings and prepared presentations and documents.
PACKER / CTN PACKING SERVICES
Sycamore, IL
SUMMER 2010-2014 /