Laverne A. Washington
Design Portfolio
"Design shapes the way we live. So it ought to serve everyone."
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~Eva Maddox
Interior Architect and Design, Co-founder, Archeworks​
I am a Central Michigan University graduate with a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Interior Design.
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I have been involved in several design related activities. I participated in the Michigan Antique Festival Design Competition, a design mentor at CMU Interior Design Camp, and redesigned two spaces at a women's shelter home. I am also an active member of American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) - CMU chapter.

I have always loved doing all types of crafts since I was really young. Therefore, I decided to open up a shop on Etsy named Cre8ive Obsessions to share what I love with the people around me. I sell my handcrafted, painted and decorated items, such as my trinket boxes. Feel free to stop by anytime and check out what's new.
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I would like to work in either residential or commercial design, they both provide variety, creativity and uniqueness in each project. My focus in commercial would be more towards hospitality. I would love to design hotels and restaurants. My dream is to be able to travel and design internationally.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Arts, December 2011
Major: Interior Design, Accredited by Council for Interior Design
Minor: Industrial Technology
Central Michigan
​Mount Pleasant, MI
Skills
Computer Programs:

​AutoCad
SketchUp
CET Designer
3ds Max Design
3D Architectural Revit
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher

Design Skills:

Architectural Drafting
Model Building
Hand Rendering
Computer Rendering
Space Planning
Construction Documents
Material Specification
Graphic Design
Presentation Boards
ADA Guidelines
Building Codes
Site Measuring
Involvement
Art of Leadership Foundation (2003 - present)
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Shelterhouse Restoration Project
- Design collaboration for a teenage space (Spring 2011)
- Project Manager for play therapy room design (Fall 2011)

Michigan Antique Festival Design Competition (Summer 2011)

CMU Interior Design Camp (Summer 2011)
- Design Mentor (Summer 2011)

American Society of Interior Designers (Fall 2008 - Fall 2011)
- Social Committee Chair (2010-2011)

2010 - present
2010 - present
Central Michigan University
CAD Lab Technician, 8/2011 - 12/2011
- Assisted students with computer software (SketchUp, 3ds Max Design, Photoshop, AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Office, etc...)
- Maintained organization of computer lab
- Updated AutoCAD plans for a residential projet
Creative Interiors
​Assistant Designer, 9/2011 - 12/2011
- Provide customer service and technical support for patients
- Advised patients of various medical and hospital costs and arranged billing of accounts
Henry Ford Hospital
Television Service Representatives, TeleHealth Services, 6/2009 - 1/2010, 5/2012 - 8/2012
Jcpenney
​Service Specialist, 8/2012 - present
Work Experience
Michigan Design Center
​Intern - Showroom Assistant, Duralee Showroom, 5/2010 - 7/2010
Central Michigan University
​Front Desk Receptionist, Thorpe Hall, 1/2008 - 5/2009
All Around Entertainment
​Graphic Designer/Administrative Assistant, 6/2007 - 8/2008
- Assisted commercial and residential designers with showroom products
- Assisted in creating vignettes
- Maintain organization of showroom
- Designed flyers, event invitations, business cards and other promotional materials
- Promoted parties and internet sales
- Assisted students, parents, and guests with campus and community resources
- Received, sorted, distributed mail, answered phones and maintained desk and equipment
- Provide customer service
- Execute merchandise strategy, pricing, and signing
- Replenish and restock store