Samantha Strang has over 10 years of experience in interior design and technical design. She has collaborated with designers and architects on residential, commercial, and international projects. Strang creates 3D renderings and CAD drawings, arranges quotations, and attends appliance training courses. She has interned at three interior design firms where she designed floor plans, researched materials, and assisted designers in selecting textiles. Strang is proficient in AutoCAD, 3D modeling software, Adobe and design programs, and the Microsoft Office suite.

1. SAMANTHA STRANG
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2291 34 Avenue 814.935.2517
San Francisco, CA samanthastrang@gmail.com
EDUCATION: Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA - 2008 FIDER
Accredited
Bachelor of Science: Interior Architecture & Design Cumulative GPA:
3.84
Minor: Business Administration
Minor: Fine Art
WORK
EXPERIENCE: Technical Designer August 2009 -
Present
Poggenpohl U.S., Inc. San Francisco,
CA
• Collaborate with designers & architects on interior layout concepts for multi-unit,
residential, commercial, & international projects
• Develop 3D rendered perspectives throughout the design development phases and for final
client presentations, not only for the SF office, but other offices across the U.S.
• Create and utilize an AutoCAD template for construction of CAD DWG Sets including plans,
elevations, blocking, electrical, and details using Poggenpohl 3D CAD Blocks
• Arrange pricing quotations of cabinetry, countertops, and appliances
• Instruct training courses & developed a teaching plan for new employees to learn Planit 3D
Modeling
• Attend appliance training courses to better target clients needs (Thermador, Gaggenau,
Miele)
Interior Designer (Intern) September 2006 – April 2007
Elizabeth Shapiro Murphy Interior Design Sewickley, PA
• Designed and produced hand-drafted and computer generated CAD DWG sets of new build
and remodeled homes, offices, and healthcare facilities
• Executed site surveys – worked in a team with developers, architects, & interior designers
• Discussed ideas – presented project concepts, material selections and interior/exterior
perspectives
• Researched and advised fixture, appliance, and material selections
Interior Designer (Intern) October 2006 – April 2007
Jean Bugay Interior & Architectural Design Pittsburgh,
PA
• Efficiently created perspectives and floor plans of residential projects
• Maintained and built strong relationships with reps by discussing design concepts, placing
purchase orders, updating library materials, and obtaining new product information
Textile Consultant (Intern) January 2007 – April 2007
Marforth Design Center Pittsburgh,
PA
• Assisted designers in selecting appropriate textile applications based on anticipated wear,
purpose, & aesthetics
• Selected and organized incoming new textile inventory from vendors
TECH. SKILLS

2. & TRAINING: AutoCAD, Planit 3D Professional Modeling, Form Z Modeling, Primefact, Adobe
Illustrator & Photoshop, Gimp, Microsoft Office Suite
• Studios – Retail, Residential, Hospitality, Commercial
• Interior Systems, Interior Detailing, Interior Materials & Construction Documents,
Lighting & Textiles
• Contract Documents, Codes & Professional Practice, Interior Environmental Issues