Susan Blackburn Webster is an interior designer and adjunct instructor with over 35 years of experience in various roles including teaching design, consulting, training, management, graphic design, photography, construction, and project management. She has a Master of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture from UNC Greensboro and is a NCIDQ certified interior designer. Currently she is an adjunct instructor at Appalachian State University teaching design courses.

1. susan blackburn webster
3501 tanglebrook trail clemmons, nc 27012 webster3501@gmail.com 336.473.5432
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career summary
teaching design & design software
speaking center consultant
training design professionals
staff supervision and management
graphic design
showroom and retail store design
photography set design
construction management
project management
product buying for retail stores
education
2015 University Of North Carolina at Greensboro, NC
Master of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture
Focus on Healthcare, Facilities for Elders and Persons with Dementia
2015 Certificate in Gerontology
2013 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture
Magna Cum Laude
1977 Randolph Technical Institute, Asheboro, NC
Associate in Applied Science in Interior Design
computer skills
accreditations
1983 National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ)
2014 IDEC Southern Regional Conference Presentation
Evaluating the Effects of Natural Elements on the Cognition of Persons with Dementia
2014 IDEC Southern Regional Conference Poster
Architectural Survey of Adult Day Care Facilities
presentations
anticipated
photoshop indesign illustrator
awards
professional affiliations
2014 IDEC South Regional Outstanding Student Presentation Abstract Award
1998 CCASID Design Specialty Award, Showroom, Honorable Mention
International Interior Design Association, student member
The Gerontological Society of America
American Society of Interior Designers, professional member 1983 - 2009
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2. professional experience
2015 - Present Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
Adjunct Instructor:Visuual Literacy II and Professional Practice
2013 – 2014 University of North Carolina at Greensboro, NC
Teaching assistant: DesignVisualization,Visual Communication, Professional Practice,
Interior Architecture Design Studio III and IV
2013 University of North Carolina Speaking Center, Greensboro, NC
Consultant: taught public speaking and coached ESL students
1990 - 2008 Charleston Forge Furniture, Inc., Boone, NC
Director ofVisual Display
design, installation, and management of showroom
design of marketing materials and photography sets
interior design of corporate office, retail stores and owner's residences
participation in product development
1986 - Present Webster Design
Principal, representative clients:
Milling Road Furniture (Connelly Springs, NC), Innovations Imaging
(Greensboro, NC), MichaelThomas Upholstery (High Point, NC) & Davis & Shaw (Denver, CO)
1986 - 1988 Bernhardt Industries, Lenoir, NC
1991 - 1993 Senior Designer
supervisor and trainer of junior designers
designer of retail furniture stores that included: space planning, architectural detailing,
furniture and finish selections, installation, & product purchasing
1980 - 1986 Drexel Heritage Furnishings, Drexel, NC
Senior Designer
supervisor and trainer of junior designers
designer of retail furniture stores that included: space planning, architectural detailing,
furniture and finish selections, installation, & product purchasing
1978-1980 The Alderman Company, High Point, NC
Set Designer/Draftsman
Design of 19th century style vacation home in Independence, Virginia
One of four family members who constructed all aspects of the structure
applicable experience