Dulce Bernard
Raleigh
Summary
Skilled and innovative interior designer with over 15 years of experience specializing in both residential and commercial projects. Offering a flexible, part-time schedule to provide tailored design solutions while maintaining a strong focus on client needs and project deadlines. Adept at utilizing design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite to craft functional and aesthetically appealing spaces. Known for excellent communication, time management, and a collaborative approach with clients, vendors, and contractors. Passionate about creating customized environments that enhance the user experience while adhering to budget and design specifications. Ready to bring creativity and expertise to part-time design opportunities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Part-Time Interior Designer
Lisa Conners Interiors
01.2021 - Current
- Developed comprehensive design concepts through CAD
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Illustrated visual concepts during client presentations through detailed plans and sketches.
- Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.
- Conducted site visits and meetings with clients to gather necessary information for successful project execution.
- Coordinated installations of fixtures, furniture, artwork ensuring proper placement alignment within each space according plan specifications.
- Provided exceptional customer service throughout the entire design process, ensuring timely communication with clients at all stages.
Interior Designer
Tina Barnard Designs
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Assisted senior interior designers in design process from Programming, Space Planning, to completing a full set of Construction Documents for various client projects in the Triangle area
- Coordinated engineers' drawings to complete projects to permitting
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Conducted site visits and meetings with clients to gather necessary information for successful project execution.
Quality Assurance Specialist – Contract Position
MediaLab3D Solutions
06.2013 - 09.2013
- Insured client standards and expectations were met in the creation of 2D interactive vector floorplans in a template environment for use on national home builder websites, in sales center presentations, in printed brochures and in downloadable applications for both Apple and Android platforms
Interior Designer and3D Visualization Specialist
Carruthers and Associates Architects, P.A.
12.2006 - 01.2009
- Produced documents from programming through construction documents with minimal supervision
- Created 3D images for proposal and programming process using 3ds Max and Adobe Photoshop
- Space planning for various project types including government, education, and commercial
- Advised material and color selection for current projects
- Supervised site visits to evaluate existing conditions and assist with recommendations for renovations and additions
- Created finish boards for various projects and presented to client for approval
- Coordinated architecture and engineering drawings
- Assisted with proposal process
Interior Design Consultant and3D Visualization Specialist
MediaLab3D Studio
03.2005 - 12.2006
- Responsible for creating and maintaining virtual furniture and textile libraries containing over1000 items
- Space plan and decorate virtual model home interiors for the nation's leading home builders using3D Studio Max and AutoCAD Lt
- Successfully created over35 furniture grouping packages to market to home building industry
- Provided quality control of product by developing and successfully implementing production process documentation
- Acted as liaison between interior production team and account management
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interior Design
International Academy of Design And Technology
Tampa, FLBachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Biology
University of South Florida
Tampa, FLSkills
- Design Skills: Programming, Space Planning, Construction Documentation, Finish, Material and Fixture Specification, Furniture Selection
- Computer Skills: Proficient: AutoCAD, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Knowledgeable: Sketchup
- Client communication
- Interior styling
Certification
- Florida State Board of Architecture and Interior Design
- National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) Certificate Holder
Timeline
Part-Time Interior Designer
Lisa Conners Interiors
01.2021 - Current
Interior Designer
Tina Barnard Designs
03.2019 - 01.2021
Quality Assurance Specialist – Contract Position
MediaLab3D Solutions
06.2013 - 09.2013
Interior Designer and3D Visualization Specialist
Carruthers and Associates Architects, P.A.
12.2006 - 01.2009
Interior Design Consultant and3D Visualization Specialist
MediaLab3D Studio
03.2005 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interior Design
International Academy of Design And Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Biology
University of South Florida
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