I recently graduated cum laude with a Bachelor's in education. However, I've spent my career utilizing my Associate's Degree in Interior Design working in the construction and retail industries as an Interior Designer and Drafter. In addition, I have found great enjoyment as a tutor and homeschool teacher throughout the years. This motivated me to expand my career into the education sector with a focus on TESOL. I hope to combine my education and experience in these fields, so as to have an even more fulfilling career moving forward.
ABOUT
I recently graduated cum laude with a Bachelor's in education. However, I've spent my career utilizing my Associate's Degree in Interior Design working in the construction and retail industries as an Interior Designer and Drafter. In addition, I have found great enjoyment as a tutor and homeschool teacher throughout the years. This motivated me to expand my career into the education sector with a focus on TESOL. I hope to combine my education and experience in these fields, so as to have an even more fulfilling career moving forward.
Work Experience
Kitchen and Bath DesignerDecember 2020 – March 2022
The Home Depot – Store 2012 (Southport) - Indianapolis, Indiana & Design Connect (Remote)
Design Connect (Remote) Kitchen Designer from Sept 2021—March 2022
On-site (Indianapolis, IN - Store 2012) Kitchen and Bath Designer from Dec 2020—Sept 2021
Kitchen, bath, and laundry room cabinetry design and sales.
Use customer and contractor sketches and photos to create floor plans, elevations, and perspective renderings in 2020 Design software according to NKBA guidelines.
Generate quotes in ESVS, Order Up, and Countertop Builder.
Conduct customer consultations.
Coordinate site analysis and site verifications.
Provide customer support throughout design, purchase, delivery, and installation process.
Kitchen and Bath Designer2006 – 2017, 2018 – 2020
Touchmark INC – Fairland, Indiana, USA
Jan 2006 - June 2017, Aug 2018 - Nov 2020
Site measures and as-built sketches.
Design and draft floor plans for kitchen and bath remodels using Chief Architect, 20/20, or AutoCAD/Draftsight according to NKBA guidelines.
Cabinetry, appliances, materials, fixtures, and finishes specification, pricing, ordering, and receiving.
Subcontractor bid requests.
Generate estimates and project schedules.
Client presentations and project management.
AP/AR using Quickbooks.
Homeschool Teacher and TutorAugust 2006 – May 2020
Freelance – Indiana, USA
Assisted 2 children with learning disabilities to graduation with a High School Diploma.
Kitchen DesignerJuly 2017 – July 2018
CliqStudios.com – Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Kitchen, bath, and laundry room cabinetry design and sales.
Use customer’s sketches and photos to create floor plans, elevations, and perspective renderings in a design packet.
Generate detailed estimates.
Conduct customer consultations via phone or screen share sessions.
Provide customer support throughout design, purchase, delivery, and installation process.
Use 2020 Design, Setster, Act-On, Microsoft CRM, OneNote, Skype, Excel, Foxit PhantomPDF, and Zoom software.
Community Living Services – Direct Care StaffOctober 2010 – August 2013
Putnam County Comprehensive Services – Greencastle, Indiana, USA
Teaching and assisting those who are developmentally disabled.
CPR certified.
Professional training including confidentiality and HIPPA, discrimination, treatment plans, behavior tracking, medication errors, understanding and preventing client abuse, fostering client self-determination, promoting client community integration.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA, EducationJanuary 2020 – April 2024
USILACS
Associate of Science in Interior DesignAugust 2002 – May 2005
IUPUI: Purdue School of Engineering and Technology – Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
High School DiplomaJanuary 1996 – May 1999
Triton Central High School – Fairland, Indiana, USA
May 1999
Blue River Career Center – Shelbyville, Indiana, USA
Awards
Graduated cum laude 2024 - USILACSApril 2024
Dean's List 2020-2024 - USILACSApril 2024
NKBA Indiana State Chapter Grand Champion of Student Design CompetitionOctober 2004
Ronald C. Budny Interior Design Achievement AwardMay 2005
Shelby County Reads Short Story/Short Essay Writing Contest – 1st placeOctober 2016
Certifications
Certifications
TESOL 120 Hour CertificationApril 2024 – present
USILACS
Cabinetry SpecialistJune 2021 – present
National Kitchen & Bath Association
Kitchen and Bath PK CertificationJune 2021 – present
Home Depot—Store 2012 (Southport) Indianapolis, IN
Danielle took all of my needs and worked my wish list into her plan for my kitchen. She is very polite and professional. Thank you Danielle for the care you have taken.
Richard H.
December 2021
(Client)
We are impressed by your work. To be quite honest with you, if you had not been so awesome my wife would have ruled out [provider redacted] completely. Again you have been outstanding and saved a customer for [provider redacted].
Portfolio
Portfolio (partial list)
Gardella Kitchen
Architectural Drafting in AutoCAD
Beach House Kitchen
Midwestern Master Bath
Island Getaway
Lakeside Retreat
Cabinetry Compilation
Low Country Luxury
Texan Turnaround
Virginian Villa
Navy on the Coast
New England Nest
House in the Hamptons
Place in the Plains
Little Laundry Room
Upstate New York Upgrade
Hurricane Recovery Remodel
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