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NATALIE R. MCGRATH

Apex,NC

Summary

Experienced interior design professional specializing in kitchen and bath design and space planning. Effective collaborator with clients, contractors, and vendors to overcome design challenges and achieve project objectives. Demonstrated track record of successful outcomes showcasing expertise in creating functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Designer

Wood + Water LLC
07.2023 - Current
  • Oversee the organization of materials and usage of vendor resources for supplies
  • Created 50+ contracts using Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and 2020 Design Live
  • Effectively communicate with contractors to give estimates, measure commercial/residential spaces, and ensure trades correlate with our design guidelines for easy installation and punch
  • Utilize 2020 Design Live to plan, render, and design kitchens and baths for customers
  • Manage coordination between subcontractors to fulfill delivery and installation needs for projects

Design Intern

Lifestyle Design Interiors
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Created thumbnails and concept boards by using traditional media and Adobe Photoshop
  • Investigated and specced out 2 pieces that fit into the design and price guidelines for the library
  • Space planned a library and a small break room with CAD for Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church

Design Intern

Model Home Interiors
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Responsible for picking out decor for designer usage in their warehouse
  • Organized supplies, materials, and fabrics for companies from Duralee to Architex in the design library by date and color for client meetings
  • Assisted house installs for designer ease by helping with boards, drawings, and bringing items to the model home

Education

BS - Interior Design, Marketing

Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), Cooks Honors College
Cooks, PA
05.2023

Skills

  • AutoCad 2022
  • Revit 2020
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Design library creation
  • Adobe creative suite
  • Layout design
  • Vendor relationships
  • Design research
  • Design thinking
  • Microsoft Office
  • Mondaycom (CRM)
  • Sketchup

Skillsandprograms

  • 2020 Design Live
  • AutoCad 2022
  • Revit 2020
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Microsoft Word/ Excel
  • Monday.com (CRM)
  • Sketchup
  • ASID Member
  • NKBA Member

Affiliations

  • ASID Member
  • NKBA Member

Timeline

Assistant Designer

Wood + Water LLC
07.2023 - Current

Design Intern

Lifestyle Design Interiors
06.2022 - 08.2022

Design Intern

Model Home Interiors
06.2018 - 08.2018

BS - Interior Design, Marketing

Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), Cooks Honors College
NATALIE R. MCGRATH