This document is a resume for Helen Woods, seeking a position as an interior designer. It lists her education credentials, including a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Her relevant coursework and skills are outlined, such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and design software. Her experience includes an internship at an office solutions company where she did space planning, furniture specifications, drawings, and presentation materials for various clients like banks, universities, and schools.
Summary:
Adaptable, award-winning project architect, project manager, planner, and BIM
specialist. Possesses a broad knowledge of design and construction, across
various industries, that has been cultivated over a 22-year career. Proven
record of providing powerful resources and direction to deliver projects
under deadlines.
Professional Experience:
Projects have included religious, residential, commercial, retail,
institutional, educational, healthcare, laboratory, research facilities,
municipal, public works, police and fire, and federal/DoD structures.
Experienced in project management and holds a PSMJ training certificate.
Proficient in hand sketching, CAD/BIM, simulation, 3D modeling, rendering,
and animation.
Recent roles include serving overseas in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom,
Operation New Dawn, and Operation Enduring Freedom.
Summary:
Adaptable, award-winning project architect, project manager, planner, and BIM
specialist. Possesses a broad knowledge of design and construction, across
various industries, that has been cultivated over a 22-year career. Proven
record of providing powerful resources and direction to deliver projects
under deadlines.
Professional Experience:
Projects have included religious, residential, commercial, retail,
institutional, educational, healthcare, laboratory, research facilities,
municipal, public works, police and fire, and federal/DoD structures.
Experienced in project management and holds a PSMJ training certificate.
Proficient in hand sketching, CAD/BIM, simulation, 3D modeling, rendering,
and animation.
Recent roles include serving overseas in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom,
Operation New Dawn, and Operation Enduring Freedom.
1. 205.595.1912 Home
HELEN WOODS
205.585.6551 Cell hfw@me.com
627 45th Street South Birmingham, AL 35222
OBJECTIVE
A position as an interior designer with a dynamic firm that will allow me to utilize my skills and abilities.
Strengths and special interests include technical application, sustainable design, and universal design.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Design‐December 2008
BFA degree accredited by Council for Interior Design Accreditation (formerly FIDER)
Virginia College, Birmingham, AL GPA‐3.84/4.0
Honors: President’s List, Dean’s List, ASID Student Member, IIDA Student Member, work accepted for inclusion in the upcoming book Interior Design
Portfolios by Maureen Mitton, published by John Wiley and Sons
Relevant Coursework: Interior Lighting Commercial Design
Manual Architectural Drafting Computer‐aided Drafting Business for Interior Designers
Space Planning Materials & Finishes Kitchen & Bath Design
Building Construction Residential Design Universal Design
Bachelor of Science, Psychology: Clinical and Counseling
May 2005
Averett University, Danville, VA
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Committed, industrious with high degree of resourcefulness Proficient with IBM/PC and Mac
Works within deadlines, both independently and as a team player Software: MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher,
Goal‐oriented and coachable with a desire to learn MS Word, MS Excel, AutoCAD 2008 and
Communicates ideas effectively and diplomatically CAP
Project skills include: Demolition plans, dimensioning, elevations, Have worked with the following programs/software:
electrical/data plans, reflected ceiling plans, cabinet sections, section details, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Photoshop,
furniture plans, furniture specifications and finish/presentation boards. 20/20 Technologies Kitchen & Bath and
Google SketchUp
EXPERIENCE
Design Intern/Librarian September 2007‐June 2009
Innovative Office Solutions, A Church and Stagg Company
Responsibilities include: Space planning furniture, furniture specifications Attended training for design specification software (CAP)
& pricing, installation drawings, panel configurations, panel and product training for Teknion and Kimball systems
reconfigurations, 3D drawings (using CAP), presentation materials and furniture
maintaining design libraries at both locations Retain communication with staff through weekly/
Projects include: Regions Bank, University of Alabama‐ADA workstation, monthly newsletters
Alabama Power, Auburn University, Various local middle schools and high Created departmental standards and procedures for a more
schools, SoHo, Troy University efficient run operation