resume
Thirteen years of diverse design experience spanning corporate interior, hospitality, graphic, and ship design. Extensive knowledge of design principles, architectural practices and methods, and computer aided drafting production procedures. Self directed with a passion for working in fast paced, multidisciplinary team environments.
work experience
EUA / Burkett Design, Project Specialist Interior Design
Denver, Colorado | February 2017 to November 2020
AAA Colorado, Greenwood Village, CO | 135 000 sf
02/2017 – 12/2017 | cost withheld
concept + design + space planning + contract administration
3 story atrium space + water feature + retail + fitness center + training rooms
(link to project)
R. W. Baird, various locations | 500 – 8 000 sf
06/2018 – 11/2020
(link to Dayton, OH + Sheboygan, WI)
OSK Ship Tech / STEEN FRIIS DESIGN, Project Designer
Copenhagen, Denmark | November 2015 to December 2016
Irish Ferries, cruise liner | 4 public decks at 120 000 sf
01/2016 – 05/2017 (expected) | €144 million new build
concept + space planning + design for whole ship
detail design of 2 restaurants + club class lounge
(link to project)
MINTED, Independent Designer
minted.com | January 2014 to present
Fabric // 9 designs in 6-10 colorways each
Art // 16 prints, various sizes
Awards // 22 Editor’s Picks + 2 Special Prizes
(link to project)
AAI DESIGN + ARCHITECTURE, Project Designer
Pleasanton, CA | February 2012 to December 2013
Blackhawk Network, Pleasanton, CA
30 000 sf | 01/2013 – 03/2013 | costs withheld
corporate identity + technology integration
(link to project)
Wind River, Santa Clara, CA
22 450 sf | 06/2013 – 01/2014 | $2.3 million
design development + space planning to CA
client retention for additional $2 million project
MedAmerica, Emeryville, CA
41 100 sf | 08/2012 – 01/2013 | $2.1 million
phased expansion + training / board / party room
(link to project)
PURERED CREATIVE, Graphic Designer for Safeway Corporate
Pleasanton, CA | July 2011 to February 2012
BRERETON ARCHITECTS, Intermediate Interior Designer
San Francisco, CA | June 2007 to July 2011
Liberty Mutual Insurance, various locations West Coast
1 000 – 50 000 sf
Technical Strengths
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Indesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe XD
PowerPoint
Revit
AutoCAD
SketchUp
Education
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
BFA Interior Design | graduation May 2007
LEED AP, U.S. Green Building Council
Northern California Chapter | Certification 2009
ENIC-NARIC Sverige,
Konstnärlig Kandidatexamen, Reg.nr: 322-08692-14
language skills
English (native)
Swedish (B1, Intermediate)
recommendations
“…[Cindy’s] technical skills are well above average. She has never shied away from seeking out and learning the latest and greatest design/management software. To her credit, she freely shares that knowledge with her peers.”
– Richard Burkett, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
Founding Principal, Architect, EUA
“[Cindy] can work independently and pulls all elements of a project together efficiently and cleanly. She brings a positive attitude to her work and is a joy to work with every day… Cindy is always willing to offer her assistance and established excellent relationships within our firm and among our continuing clients.”
– Meta Carnahan High, LEED AP
Project Director, AAI Design + Architecture
“Cindy is very pleasant to work with, she is diligent and passionate about her craft and a talented designer. She is appreciated by clients, peers, and consultants. I highly recommend Cindy for her future positions.”
– Miguel Enguidanos, RA, NCARB, LEED AP
Architect , AAI Design + Architecture