AMANDA CLEVELAND
LEED® AP BD+C, emerging interior design professional and researcher, & biophilic design enthusiast.
EDUCATION
Florida State University
2012 - Current
Master of Fine Arts, Interior Design
College of Visual Arts, Theater and Dance,NASAD Accredited
School of Art and Design
CONTACT INFO
email: acc08c@my.fsu.edu
linkedin: linkedin.com/in/amcleveland
website: amandacleveland.wix.com/design
SOFTWARE
Florida State University
2008 - 2011
Bachelor of Science, Interior Design, 3.75 GPA
College of Visual Arts, Theater and Dance, NASAD Accredited
School of Art and Design, CIDA Accredited
WORK EXPERIENCE
Autocad
Revit
Lumion
SketchUp
Photoshop
Illustrator
Indesign
Adobe Premiere
After Effects
Microsoft Office
Rhino 3D
Graduate Teaching Assistant \\ Florida State University
August 2012 - Present | Tallahassee, Florida
Currently working under a major professor within the Department of Interior Design in the teaching of a Senior Studio IV course. This course is an application of the design process in the form of a large-scale hospitality project involving comprehensive client demographic research, building codes studies, and execution in metric. Emphases are on technological presentation techniques and systematic design development from concept to minor construction documents.Past courses that I have assisted with include:
Studio IV | Summer 2013, Fall 2013
An application of the design process in the form of a large-scale hospitality project involving comprehensive client demographic research, building code studies, and execution in metric.
Graphic Techniques II | Spring 2013
An introduction to contemporary graphics color media, reproduction processes, and presentation drawings, with a focus on the reinforcement of perspective and freehand drawing proficiencies, as well as rapid rendering techniques for interior delineation.
Graphic Techniques I | Fall 2012, Spring 2013
An introduction to achromatic media used in sketching, rendering, and design drawing, with an emphasis on schematics used in problem solving.
DESIGN SKILLS
Hand Rendering
Sketching
Space Planning
Storyboarding
Project Managing
Specifications
Public Speaking
Design Research
2010 - present
2010 - present
Interior Design Summer Intern \\ Amanda Webster Design, Inc.
May 2013 - June 2013 | Jacksonville, Florida
Assisted a team of licensed interior designers with project support and procurement that was specialized in high-end residential design and small-scale commercial projects.
Senior Certified Framer \\ Michael's Custom Frame Shoppe
April 2010 - August 2012 | Tallahassee, Florida
Aided clients is personalizing, preserving, and framing their artwork and memorabilia. Also assisted in managing the shoppe's procurement schedule.
Interior Design Summer Intern \\ n.d. Designs, TLH
May 2011 - July 2011 | Tallahassee, Florida
Assisted a small team of licensed interior designers with product specifications, presentation boards and renderings, as well as library management and general office duties.
Seasonal Docent \\ Florida Governor's Mansion
January 2010 - May 2011 | Tallahassee, Florida
Spoke with and educated visitors on the history, interior finishes, and architectural features of the Governor’s Mansion.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) Graduate Scholars Grant \\ 2014
FSU Career Portfolio Contest, 1st Place Graduate Student \\ 2014
FSU Department of Interior Design, Most Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award \\ 2012 - 2013
Interface Reconnect International Biophilic Design Competition, North America Finalist \\ 2013
Interior Design Student Organization, Most Involved Graduate Member Award \\ 2012 - 2013
International Furnishings and Design Association, Vercille Voss Graduate Student Scholarship \\ 2013
Trendway FEEK Your Imagination Furniture Design Competition, 3rd Place \\ 2013
FSU Department of Interior Design, Peter Koenig Best Rendering Award \\ 2009
ORGANIZATIONS
FSU Department of Interior Design Graduate Visual Communications Committee \\ Chairperson
FSU Interior Design Student Organization \\ Graduate Representative
American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) \\ Graduate Student Member
Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA) \\ Graduate Student Member
Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) \\ Graduate Student Member
Network of Executive Women in Hospitality (NEWH) \\ Graduate Student Member
W.E.B. DuBois Honor Society \\ Undergraduate Student Member
National Society of Collegiate Scholars \\ Undergraduate Student Member
VOLUNTEER SERVICE & LEADERSHIP
2014 \\ Co-curator
Florida State University, Digital Fabrication - The Flat-Pack Furniture Project, Graduate Student SDFDGDvvvvFurniture Design Gallery Showcase
2014 \\ Technical assistant for visiting presenters
Florida State University, Art & Design for Social Justice Symposium
2013-2014 \\ Chairperson
Florida State University, Department of Interior Design Graduate Visual Communications Committee
2013-2014 \\ Mentorship Committee Chairperson
Florida State University, Interior Design Student Organization
2013-2014 \\ Graduate Representative
Florida State University, Interior Design Student Organization
2013-2014 \\ Student Representative
FSU Department of Interior Design, Student Technology Steering Committee
2013-2014 \\ Graduate Teaching Assistant Mentor
Florida State University, Department of Interior Design