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Debbie Design
1333 Eagle Drive • Rock Hill, SC • 803.555.1991 • designd@gmail.com
www.ddesign.com/portfolio
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AutoCAD/Rendering Software
Adobe Creative Suite
Oral/Written Communication
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Client/Vendor Relationship Building
Creative Conceptual Strategy
Space Design & Planning
ED U C ATI ON
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interior Design
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
President’s List
Life Scholarship
DE SI GN E XP E RI EN CE
Design Intern
JH Design
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Winthrop University
Spring 2012–Present
Developed professional series of events for the Spring 2010 semester; events included guest
speakers from local design firms who shared tips and advice for current design students
Collaborated with Center for Career & Civic Engagement on CANstruction Service Event for new
freshman class; assigned IDO members to serve as design mentors for each orientation group
Kept calendar of events up to date on Winthrop’s IDO student website; write and distribute
monthly newsletter to members
Activity Volunteer
Creative 101, Senior Community Center
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Charlotte, NC
Summer 2011 & 2012
Consulted with director of three summer plays at local children’s theatre regarding vision for
props and stage set-up/design
Collaborated with team of 10 volunteers to create stage design on a limited budget
Made recommendations regarding material, color usage and lighting
LEA D ER SH I P AN D C OM M UN I TY IN V O LV EM ENT
Vice President
Interior Design Organization (IDO)
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Summer 2013
Fort Mill, SC
Assisted head designer in selecting materials for various projects including $10m remodel of a
historic hotel lobby in Charleston, SC
Attended client meetings to gain better understanding of vision and budget for upcoming projects
Compiled first draft of presentation to a high profile client; included renderings and initial budget
guidelines based on vendor quotes
Connected with existing and potential vendors at trade shows; collected samples for show room
Made design decisions and suggestions for potential clients
Stage Design Volunteer
Charlotte Children’s Theatre
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May 2014
GPA: 3.5/4.0
Rock Hill, SC
Fall 2010–Spring 2011
Planned monthly activity for 15 senior citizens enrolled in the Creative 101 program at local
community center
Prepared materials and created sample project to display during activity for reference
Provided step by step instructions for all participants and gave one-on-one assistance as needed
W O RK E XP E RI EN C E
Service Clerk, Harris Teeter, Fort Mill, SC
Summer 2010 & 2011
Debbie Design
1333 Eagle Drive • Rock Hill, SC • 803.555-1991 • designd@gmail.com
www.ddesign.com/portfolio
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