SUNNY PORTER [email protected] 312.863.1879

OBJECTIVE A design position that will combine my knowledge as a LEED AP, ID+C and my interior design development and project management skills to facilitate successful client projects, and contribute value added services for future growth and advancement opportunities.

KEY QUALIFICATION  Acquainted with all facets of business and project management including estimating, budgeting, resource management, purchasing, and billing.  6 years of experience in interior design industry.  Experienced in providing support to design team and an in-depth knowledge of application of basic elements and principles in design.  Ability to meet deadlines and time manage by consistently carrying out service(s) with time restraints.  Hands on experience in preparation of interior construction, developing space planning concept, and contract/program documentation.

EXPERIENCE Stylist/Colorist. Salon 1800, Chicago, Illinois (June 2009-Present)  Conducted consultations with new and existing clients to evaluate the best course of action to take, regarding their (new) look; to properly incorporate it into their professional and private lives.  Accurately and creatively translate the client's desired end result.  Build and maintain a professional and personable report with clients to continue repeat business and referrals.

Designer/AutoCAD Drafter. Child’s Dreyfus Group, Chicago, Illinois (February 2007-September 2008)  Aided the senior designer with project design development by researching furniture, fabric, and materials suitable to the design direction and budget.  Hand-picked treatments and finishes for various clubhouse projects and completed projected schedules for contractor submission.  Collaborated with senior designer on supervising project installations and deliveries.  Prepared bid documents and order specifications for approval by architects and developers.  Processed presentations and construction drawings for custom built-in millwork details.  Guaranteed CD's and specifications were well integrated with project consultants and drawings were code compliant.

Freelance Designer/AutoCAD Drafter. Robyn Shapiro Design, Chicago, Illinois (November 2006-February 2007)  Facilitated principle designer with processing AutoCAD construction drawings of an 8,000 square foot residence including demolition plans, and kitchen elevations.  Processed architectural furniture plans, lighting, and elevations for a new 7,000 square foot private residence.  Designed a custom walk-in closet and bathroom vanity millwork.

Designer/AutoCAD Drafter. John Robert Wiltgen Design, Chicago, Illinois (October 2005-November 2006)  Collaborated with principal designer, developers, and architects to process space plans, specify materials and finishes for exclusive penthouse duplexes in a new luxury condominium development, in addition to an exclusive eco-friendly urban high rise lobby.  Arranged site meetings with contractors to review and refine installation details for a 3,500 square foot custom condominium unit.  Communicated with builders and trade professional to update weekly project schedules and advised principal designer of project status.

EDUCATION Kendall College of Art and Design, Grand Rapids, Michigan. BFA in Interior Design, FIDER accredited program. CERTIFICATION LEED AP, ID+C (GBCI Number: 10375211). TECHNICAL SKILLS AutoCAD 2014, Revit 2014, Adobe Illustrator CS5, and Studio Designer.