Donna Smith
Address:  22814 Indian Ridge Dr.
City:  Katy
State:  TX
Zip:  77450
Phone:  281-857-6348 Cell: 281-615-7790 

Email:  dmsmith05@comcast.net 

Qualifications:Excellent communication and interpersonal skills combined with hands on work ethic. Takes initiative to solve problems. Have good organizational and time management skills. A strong performer in AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Education: The Art Institute of Houston, Houston, TX Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Interior Design, June 2005

Skills: AutoDesk AutoCAD Proficient in usage of CAD Learned techniques to develop drawings of floor plans, elevations, and isometric drawings Adobe Illustrator CS Proficient in usage of Illustrator Learned techniques on how to create digital presentation boards Adobe Photoshop 7.0 Proficient in usage of Photoshop Used in conjunction with Illustrator to improve or to manipulate photos to use on presentation boards AutoDesk 3D Studio Viz Developed skills on how to draw objects, floor plans, and furniture in 3D views

Experience:

Presentation Designer 2006-2008 Kathy Andrews Interiors, Houston, TX Created model home concept boards for David Weekley Homes, Darling Homes, Southern Homes, and T.I.G. Development Made furniture, fabric, drapery and window treatments, paint, wood flooring, carpet, rugs, tile, countertops, and cabinet selections Designed concepts for floor designs using; tile, wood, tumbled stone, marble, granite, carpet, etc. Designed themed concepts for Children's and teen rooms, kids and teen retreats, game rooms, media rooms, and home office/study. Which includes: selecting furniture, fabrics, bedding, wallpaper and boarders, designed murals, wainscot, and paint details Designed built-ins, trim and sheetrock details on AutoCAD Designed kitchen backsplashes, shower, tub surrounds, and tub skirts on AutoCAD Enhanced "Feel Pictures" and added color to CAD drawings in Photoshop to show concept and paint colors for presentation boards Assisted on model home merchandising installs and refreshes Space planned and prepared budgets

2003-2006 Contract Freelance Residential Designer Residential remodels Space planning on AutoCAD Designed and installed mosaic entryway Made furniture, lighting, and appliance selections Made cabinet, countertop, wall color , tile, and flooring selections Selected exterior finishes: paint, entry doors, storm doors, brick, and stone Designed tile mosaic backsplash for kitchens and bathrooms Designed exterior patios and made material selections Made furniture and accessory selections for patios Internship

April-June 2005 Norma King Designz, Inc., Houston, TX Assisted designer with all areas of design Input floor plans, furniture ,and elevations into CAD Assisted with client presentations Setup and organized vendor and client files in Outlook

Affiliations: Member, ASID, Houston, TX Volunteer for CASA de Esperanza, Houston, TX 2007/2008, Designed the interiors for a new home

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