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ID323–Professional Practices

Professor: Nina Arboscello

Spring 2014 – May 22, 2014

By: Christina Alvarado

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Table of Contents

Page

Cover Letter………………………………………………. 3

Resume……………..……………………………………. 4

Thank You Letter ..……………………………………….. 5

Business Plan….………………………………………….. 6

Marketing Research……………………………………..… 7

Marketing Plan……..……………………………………... 8

Week 1 Assignment 3 – Case Studies on Ethics……….… 9

Week 2 Assignment 1 – Professional Organizations that

Support your Career…………………………………….… 9

Week 3 Assignment 1 – Team Collaboration…….………. 10

Week 3 Assignment 2 – Estimated Probable Costs………. 10

Week 4 Assignment 1 – Creating FF&E & LEED

Specifications…………………………………….………. 11

Week 4 Assignment 2 – Public and Community Service…. 12

Week 5 Assignment 1 – Crating a Letter of Agreement….. 13

Week 6 Assignment 2 – Final Portfolio Submission and

Presentation………………………………………….…… 14

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May 22, 2014

Mr./Mrs. Title Company Street address City, State Zip Dear ,

My name is Christina and I'm responding to your post in the Times Picayune for a Full Time Design Assistant. I’m looking to gain professional experience and would love the chance to work for your company as a recent graduate of the Residential Planning program at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. I have one year’s worth of design experience in the academic world and will be continuing my Bachelors in Interior Design. I am very excited to start working with things I have a passion for.

Customer service and Support positions have been a part of almost every job I’ve had in the past and it’s very important to me. If there is any interaction with a client, I would definitely be comfortable with it. I believe that design is essential in creating peace of mind and body. I'm flexible and am able to work with a team or on my own if necessary. Being able to adapt is a skill I've learned over the years and I’m great at multi-tasking. I have a strong attention to detail and am very organized, In short, I’m very reliable, you can count on me! My design experience includes: Photoshop, AutoCAD, Google Sketch-up, Hand drafting and rendering, 3-D and perspective drawings.

Attached you will find my resume. Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Thank you,

Christina Alvarado 100 Main Street New Orleans, LA Ph#: 504-555-5555 Email: Name@webmail.com

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To obtain a support position with a Residential Interior Design company. To build upon my academic knowledge in the Interior Design field and gain experience in a professional setting.

100 Main Street New Orleans, LA 70125 Ph#: 504-555-5555 Email: name @webmail.com

Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Online Division 01/2013 to present Diploma in Residential Planning University of Texas Co-op, 2008 Informal Paralegal Preparations Course - Certificate University of Texas Co-op, 2008 Floral Design Course - Certificate

• Hand Drafting • Rendering • Residential Space

Planning • ADA Design • Graphic Design • Customer Service • Support/Administrati

ve • Multitasking • Organization • Time Management • Bookkeeping

• Microsoft Office 2010 – Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook

• Windows 7, 8 • Adobe Creative Suite 6 –

Photoshop, Acrobat, Bridge, InDesign

• AutoCAD 2012 • Google SketchUp 8 • Quickbooks 05, 08 • Oracle systems • POS systems

World Market, Harahan, LA - Part Time Sales Associate, 09/13 to Present • In charge of the organization and displays for the jewelry department. • Maintain and create visual displays for all departments utilizing floor schematics. • Keep stock current and full for all departments. • Customer service and cash handling. A.K. Suda, Inc,. Metairie, LA – Administrative Assistant/Accounts Payables, 07/12 to 11/16/2012 • Performed accounts payable duties and reconciled bank and credit card statements. • Maintained and updated various A/P reports i.e; petty cash, expense tracking, purchases, and

budget reports. • Assisted with employee payroll and vacation. • Performed administrative duties as needed, answering phones, filing, and data entry.

Researched and booked travel arrangements, both international and local.

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May 22, 2014

Mr./Mrs. Title Company Street address City, State Zip

Dear ,

Thank you for taking the time to talk with me in regards to the Assistant position available. I really enjoyed meeting with everyone and seeing all the Designers in action! It really sparked some excitement in me and I appreciate it.

After having talked with you about the needs of your company and the requirements for the position, I really feel as if I have what it takes to be an asset to your company. Multi-tasking is a strong suite of mine and I have an attention to detail that will be perfect for the position and the tasks involved.

Feel free to contact me anytime either via email or by phone if there is anything else you need. Thank you again for considering me and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Thank you,

Christina Alvarado 100 Main Street New Orleans, LA Ph#: 504-555-5555 Email: Name@webmail.com

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Case Studies on Ethics

A potential client, Maggie Smith, approaches you with drawings and a materials board for her coffee shop. She wants to know whether you can give her an estimate that is less than that of the designer who has prepared the drawings and materials board. What do you think you should do? If you begin work, will it violate the code of ethics? If so, identify the clause.

I would still offer my services to the client; however, I would not guarantee an estimate below that of the other designer. I also would not start work on a project based on other designers’ material boards. All work performed by me would have to be of my own design and materials. I would agree to provide her with an estimate for services to be rendered based on my designs and what I believed to be fair. I would not take the other designers works and estimates into consideration as I believe trying to underbid another design professional based on their materials would be un-ethical. As would using the materials and designs that they worked so hard to put together. Performing work based on another design professionals boards and materials would violate the following ASID Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct: Clause 2.2: “Responsibility to the Public, Members shall not seal or sign drawings, specifications, or other interior design documents except where the member or the member’s firm has prepared, supervised or professionally reviewed and approved such documents, as allowed by applicable laws.” Clause 4.5: “Subject to the provisions of section six, members shall only take credit for work that has actually been created by that Member or the Member's firm, and under the Member's supervision.” Clause 5.1: “Members agree to maintain standards of professional and personal conduct that will reflect in a responsible manner on the Society and the profession.”

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IIDA Delta Regional Chapter

The International Interior Design Association has a chapter in Louisiana that will allow students and designers alike, to join and mingle, sharing ideas and experiences together. “IIDA offers Members strong networking and tangible benefits for education, inspiration and professional development.” – IIDA, Member Benefits

• Subscriptions to Design magazines that cover technical and theoretical topics in design, as well as community news and events.

• Tuition reimbursement opportunities like eligibility for NCIDQ drawings for tuition reimbursement, among others.

• Access to information that will continue your education like access to the IIDA Knowledge Center and Webinars.

• Ability to reach Forum colleagues from around the world. • Discounted fees for Chapter initiatives and International events like member pricing

for IIDA-sponsored competitions • Special Events like invitations to chapter and regional meetings and activities.

IIDA EVENT - CEU Performance Fabrics 101 in New Orleans, LA May 22, 2014 The IIDA Delta Regional chapter will be holding an event covering Performance Fabrics. The event will be hosted by a professional in the Office Furniture Industry, Adam Graff, Industry IIDA. He will cover topics such as the use of Performance fabrics on commercial furniture and the importance of knowing how to identify the right fabric for each application. Treatments of fabrics will be covered as well to further demonstrate how different Performance Fabrics can be used for different purposes. LICENSING IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA You can obtain a license to practice Interior Design in the state of Louisiana through the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers.

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Team Collaboration

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Estimated Probable Costs

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Estimated Probable Costs

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Furniture Specification

PROJECT:

SEATTLE COMMUNITY CITY

DESIGNER:

CHRISTINA ALVARADO

ITEM KEY CODE

F1

ROOM / LOCATION:

ENTRY AREA

MANUFACTURER:

PLYBOO

ITEM / NAME: FLAT GRAIN BAMBOO PLYWOOD

FINISH NAME / NUMBER:

AMBER/BP-0196A

COST PER UNIT:

4.99/SQ FT

UNITS NEEDED:

55 SQ FT

TOTAL COST:

274.45

APPLICABLE LEED CREDIT:

MRc6 – RAPIDLY RENEWABLE MATERIALS, 1 POINT. “Use rapidly renewable building materials and products (made from plants that are typically harvested within a ten-year cycle or shorter) for 2.5% of the total value of all building materials and products used in the project, based on cost.”

APPROPRIATENESS / RATIONALE:

The Plyboo Plywood floor is made from 100% rapidly renewable bamboo.

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Furniture Specification

PROJECT:

SEATTLE COMMUNITY CITY

DESIGNER:

CHRISTINA ALVARADO

ITEM KEY CODE

C1

ROOM / LOCATION:

LOUNGE AREA

MANUFACTURER:

HERMAN MILLER

ITEM / NAME: OA200/PLYWOOD LOUNGE CHAIR

FINISH NAME / NUMBER:

WARM WALNUT/DE

FABRIC KEY CODE:

MANUFACTURER LINE

MANUFACTURER

HERMAN MILLER

COLOR NAME /

NUMBER:

BENTO EVERGLADE/7008

COST PER UNIT: 1891.00

UNITS NEEDED:

2

TOTAL COST:

3782.00

DESCRIPTION:

32”HX29”WX33”D. UPHOLSTERED SEAT AND BACK. MOLDED VENEER SHELL WITH METALLIC SILVER LEGS.

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Furniture Specification

PROJECT:

SEATTLE COMMUNITY CITY

DESIGNER:

CHRISTINA ALVARADO

ITEM KEY CODE

C2

ROOM / LOCATION:

DINING AREA

MANUFACTURER:

COALESSE

ITEM / NAME: EMU PATTERN ARMLESS CHAIR

FINISH NAME / NUMBER:

7273 TEXTURED MATTE GREEN

COST PER UNIT: 322.57

UNITS NEEDED: 12

TOTAL COST:

3870.84

DESCRIPTION:

15.5”HX34”D. ARMLESS, PRESS MOLDED STEEL CHAIR WITH PUNCHED OUT DETAILS..

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Furniture Specification

PROJECT:

SEATTLE COMMUNITY CITY

DESIGNER:

CHRISTINA ALVARADO

ITEM KEY

CODE

S1

ROOM / LOCATION:

LOUNGE AREA

MANUFACTURER:

HERMAN MILLER

ITEM / NAME: OA101,02/SWOOP LOUNGE CHAIR

FINISH NAME / NUMBER:

WALNUT VENEER/OU

FABRIC KEY

CODE

MANUFACTURER LINE

MANUFACTURE

HERMAN MILLER

COLOR NAME /

NUMBER:

COIL SQUASH/8502

COST PER UNIT: 1218.00

UNITS NEEDED:

2

TOTAL COST:

2436.00

DESCRIPTION:

32”HX35”WX32”D. QTY OF ONE LEFT ARM CHAIR AND ONE RIGHT ARM CHAIR. FULLY UPHOLSTERED SHELL WITH WOODEN FRAME AND LEGS.

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Furniture Specification

PROJECT:

SEATTLE COMMUNITY CITY

DESIGNER:

CHRISTINA ALVARADO

ITEM KEY

CODE

T1

ROOM / LOCATION:

LOUNGE AREA

MANUFACTURER:

HERMAN MILLER

ITEM / NAME: CTM/EAMES MOLDED PLYWOOD COFFEE TABLE

FINISH NAME / NUMBER:

WALNUT/OU

COST PER UNIT: 1075.00

UNITS NEEDED:

1

TOTAL COST:

1075.00

DESCRIPTION:

15.5”HX34”D. MOLDED PLYWOOD WITH VENEERED TOP. METALLIC SILVER LEGS.

REMARKS: -

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Furniture Specification

PROJECT:

SEATTLE COMMUNITY CITY

DESIGNER:

CHRISTINA ALVARADO

ITEM KEY CODE

T2

ROOM / LOCATION:

DINING AREA

MANUFACTURER:

HERMAN MILLER

ITEM / NAME: ET108/EAMES ROUND TABLE

FINISH NAME / NUMBER: WALNUT/COU

COST PER UNIT:

757.00

UNITS NEEDED:

3

TOTAL COST:

2271.00

DESCRIPTION:

28.5”HX36”D. VENEERED TOP. METALLIC SILVER LEGS.

REMARKS: -

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Fiber Content Nylon

Fiber Weight (tufted) 36 oz./Sq. Yd. (1221 g/m2)

Construction Tip Sheared Loop Pile

Pattern Repeat

Gauge 1/12

Pile Height .375" x .25" x .125" (9.52mm x 6.35mm x 3.18mm)

Total Weight 82 oz./Sq. Yd. 2780 (g/m2)

Primary Backing Polypropylene

Secondary Backing Polypropylene

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Flammability Rating: Flooring Radiant Panel ASTM E-648 and/or NFPA 253. Greater than .45 watts/CM2 Class 1. (EU) CFL S1

Smoke Density: Passes NBS Smoke Chamber Test ASTM E-662.

Sustainability: NSF Gold

Static Rating: Less than 3.0 kV

Warranty:

Soil Resistant Treatment:

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Public and Community Service:

The Organization

“The 1%” is an organization that connects Architecture/Design Firms willing to do pro bono work, work that is done for the public good without any compensation, with nonprofits in need of assistance.

Their vision is to impact the world by shining a spotlight on the large effect that donating just 1% of a company’s time would have on the public good.

“If every architecture professional in the U.S. committed 1% of their time to pro bono service, it would add up to 5,000,000 hours annually – the equivalent of a 2,500-person firm, working full-time for the public good.” – The 1%

The Project

(fig. 1)

In 2006 The 1% connected the nonprofit, Hawaii Wildlife Center, with pro bono architects, Ruhl Walker Architects. From 2006 to 2007, Ruhl Architects provided design

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services to the nonprofit and then returned from 2008-2011 to handle the construction of the center. The Hawaii Wildlife Center “is dedicated to the conservation and recovery of Hawaii’s wildlife through hands-on treatment, research, training, science education, and cultural programs.” – The 1%. This project not only benefited the city of Halaula, but the state of Hawaii, its wildlife, and the culture. Through the conservation of the state’s wildlife, the people and culture of Hawaii will benefit from the knowledge that the center will pass on and provide to future generations.

(fig.2)

Through a team of 8 architects donating 1000 hours of their time annually, this center was designed from the ground up and then constructed with the help of engineers who also donated their time for this project. Through the pro bono work and effort of these two companies, Hawaii’s wildlife will be protected and people will have a place to study the science of environmental conservation.

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