Student Internships
Being an intern at two different design firms in Baton Rouge greatly advanced my knowledge and skills pertaining to the interior design industry. I was able to work with real life clients, learn computer programs, become familiar with manufacturers, and practice realistic pricing and budgeting. Working in firms gave me the opportunity to meet professionals in the industry, network, and gain confidence in communication.
Arnold & Associates Interiors Inc
Address: 3707 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA
Supervisor: Elizabeth Babin and Jamie Langridge
Title: Interior Design Student Intern
Date: Summer 2016- Winter 2016
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My student internship with Arnold & Associates required me to be hardworking, independent, focused, organized, determined, professional, and willing to take initiative. Through this internship I was able to learn business procedures including marketing, maintenance of resource library, meeting with industry representatives, project management, and office operations. Programming taught me the importance of project research, proper documentation preparation, analysis, and field recording through job site walk throughs and meetings. This internship allowed me to better understand design concepts, space planning, code regulations, cost estimating/budgeting, furniture layouts, furnishing selections, color/finish sections, renderings, material boards, and oral presentation skills. Working closely with other designers improved my AutoCAD efficiency, rendering abilities, material selections, and proficiency with programs such as Photoshop, Computer Visualization 2020, Microsoft Excel, and website design websites.
Southern University - Baton Rouge, LA
Rendering of Southern University's student area in Baton Rouge, displaying new seating areas and meeting tables.
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Southern University - Baton Rouge, LA
Geometric accent wall design and renderings for a classroom at Southern University.
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Arnold & Associates Brochure
This brochure was designed for team members to take with them on meetings and to leave with clients as a reminder of their unique services and design philosophy.
CDI Solutions LLC
Address: 10621 Plaza Americana Drive Baton Rouge, LA
Supervisor: Matthew Edmonds and Tracy Burns
Title: Project Intern
Date: Summer 2017- Present
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CDI Solutions is a commercial design firm with projects such as banking, corporate, healthcare, hospitality, institutions, restaurants, retail, and way finding. CDI Solutions prides themselves on, "building a reputation for concept-driven spaces that resonate with clients because every element relates to a central narrative." Their designers work collaboratively and strategically to deliver innovation, quality, and sustainable interiors. This valuable internship has taught me the importance of dynamic collaboration, performance efficiency, professionalism, working with industry representatives, timeliness, and organization skills. This opportunity has helped me gain real-world experience which currently applies to my school projects as well my future design endeavors. This hands-on student internship has had a largely positive impact on my experience by exposing me to new manufacturers, industry representatives, products, and creative design solutions that make every day stimulating and exciting.
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Residence - Baton Rouge, LA
CAD drawn floor plan and demo plan for residential renovation
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Elementary School - Baton Rouge, LA
Material board comprised of solid surfaces, ceramic tile, VCT, paints, door finishes, bases, laminates, and carpets for a local elementary school in Baton Rouge
