PAULA READ NGUYEN NCIDQ Certificate No. 25897
1556 Cumberland Ct W, Palm Harbor, FL – T 617.930.2104– prd@paulareaddesigns.com - www.paulareaddesigns.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Professional designer with experience compiling construction document sets, overseeing construction administration,
and directing/interfacing with contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Ability to execute administrative duties with
attention to detail combined with organizational skills and creative problem solving. Flexible team player with
capability to discern client and project needs; and proficiency in drafting, and space planning.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Utile Inc. Architecture + Planning, Boston, MA
Designer - 6/2006 – 11/2008
- Contribute ideas in schematic design phase and design development
- Compile cohesive construction document sets
- Coordinate consultant drawings into architectural sets
- Design and draft plans, reflected ceiling plans, interior elevations, interior details, and schedules
- Supervise construction administration, organize and issue architects supplemental instructions (ASI),
architectural sketches (ASK), and request for information (RFI)
- Accurately retain records of meetings, specifications, and drawings
- Participate in client communications and meetings
- Work with client and contractor to meet required budget
- Create visual presentations to convey design concept using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design, Google
SketchUp, and PowerPoint
- Organize and maintain entire office library and resources, meet with product representatives to obtain current
information
Zumix Firehouse Renovation, East Boston, MA – Youth based music program including a radio station, beat labs, and
practice rooms
Al Soor, Dubai – Schematic design of condo layouts for Waterfront City development plan
Hiphop Archive Harvard University, Cambridge, MA – Resource center for Hiphop culture
Harris Residence, Sharon, MA – 2000 square foot custom designed home
The Advent School, Boston, MA – Renovation of school including better storage and reworked floorplan
The Armory Apartments, Chelsea, MA – 48 unit affordable housing complex
50 Church Street Harvard University, Cambridge, MA – Interior office renovation
615 Broadway, Chelsea, MA – Exterior and interior building renovation for offices
1008 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA –Interior renovation of apartment building
Emerson Hall Harvard University, Cambridge, MA – Interior renovation of offices
Fotene Design Inc., Boston, MA
Junior Designer - 7/2002 – 3/2006
- Support the design process including client requirements, furniture selection, space planning, and drafting
- Oversee client installations by multiple vendors of built-ins, drapery, furniture, carpet, etc.
- Act as liaison between client and vendors to coordinate scheduling and insure job performed to specifications
- Communicate with vendors, distributors, and sales representatives to obtain product information
- Assist with client invoicing and billing procedures
- Place, confirm, and track purchase orders for merchandise, fabric, and furniture
- Maintain office resource library
- Responsible for Lutron shading solutions orders and installation
Channel Penthouse Model Unit, Boston, MA – Display unit complete with furnishings
Salem Residence, MA – Interior renovation of condo
Channel Center Model Unit, Boston, MA – Display unit complete with furnishings
One Charles Model Unit, Boston, MA – Display unit complete with furnishings
Boott Mills Model Unit, Lowell, MA – Unit Layout design and furnishing selections
Channel Residence, MA – Interior renovation of condo
PAULA READ NGUYEN NCIDQ Certificate No. 25897
1556 Cumberland Ct W, Palm Harbor, FL – T 617.930.2104– prd@paulareaddesigns.com - www.paulareaddesigns.com
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science Degree in F.I.D.E.R Accredited Interior Design Program 1999-2003
Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA
AFFILATIONS:
Allied member of American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
Massachusetts Notary Public
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Revit 2009, AutoCAD 2008, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe In Design, Google Sketch Up,
Kerkythea, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, Dreamweaver MX, Fireworks, Outlook, Mac and PC platforms.