MARLA O’NEIL
Summary
Capable, reliable, motivated designer who is able to work as part of a team of independently. Great at problem solving and is able to communicate with people form all disciplines. Able to achieve a high level of design exceeding expectations. Prioritizing tasks and working in an organized manner comes with minimal effort. Creative, technically savvy, and observant, an interior designer who is willing work on any task no matter how big or small. I would love to make an impact on the world with responsible, sustainable design.
Education
University of Oklahoma, Master of Science in Sustainable Architecture Expected Graduation: August 2027
Woodbury University, Bachelor of Fine Art in Interior Architecture. Graduated: December 2021
College of the Canyons, Associate of Science in Architectural Drafting and Design. Graduated: August 2019
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Associate of Science in Photography. Graduated: December 2002
Professional Experience
LK Architecture August 2023 - February 2024
Assisted senior designers with drafting, FF&E, shop drawing approvals and anything else they needed. Designed guestrooms and public areas for hotels from schematic design through construction administration phases. Created color renderings, construction documents, and picked FF&E form multiple projects. Worked collaboratively as part of a team while also working independently.
Rodrigo Vargas Design January 2023 - August 2023
Junior Interior Designer/Architectural Designer
Design FF&E for hospitality, senior living, and multi family projects. Create color renderings, draft, prepare and present design intensions to clients. Order materials and work closely with vendors to ensure delivery of projects while managing construction administration. I also did drafting for multiple projects.
Boulder Associates May 2022 - January 2023
Junior Interior Designer
Design healthcare projects from schematic design through to the construction document phase. Prepared and presented design ideas to clients, ordered materials, documented FF&E and worked closely with vendors to ensure delivery of products while overseeing construction administration.
Projects include:
Providence Women’s Services Clinic, Heritage Clinic and St Jude Community Health Clinic all located in Orange, California.
Turturro Design Studio October 2019 - June 2022
Design Assistant
Assists with all aspects of the design process including, creating construction documents, creating 3D visualization drawings, permit processing, site visits, and researching and sourcing FF&E information.
Architectural Designer/3d Visualization Artist January 2016 - June 2020
Successfully managed projects from conception through the permitting process. Coordinated all meetings and work with engineers, inspectors, and permitting appointments. Worked with clients to create aesthetic composition for 3d visualization drawings, drafting, and sketches. Maintained project tracking systems and prepared construction documents using AutoCAD and Revit software.
.Prepared 3d visualization artwork for architects and designers using Revit, Sketchup and Rhino 3D software. Gained familiarity working closely with the California Building code and the California Green Building Standard codes.
Inertia Engineers - Cad/BIM Manager January 2016 - December 2017
Managed all drafting and building information models as requested by the structural engineers. Worked seamlessly with the engineers to complete all construction plans and drafting projects.
Set Designer/Art Department Coordinator December 2015 - December 2016
Worked closely with the production designer to create set designs for televisions and video. Coordinated with vendors, scenic crew, and construction crew for scheduling, pickups, and deliveries. Maintained resource documents, filing systems and successfully managed the budget. Created all 3d schematic designs and construction documents for production approval. Oversaw construction teams and production development phases.
Walt Disney Imagineering October 2013 - December 2015
Digital File Assets Manager
Worked with the camera department and managed and created the production dailies, trans-coded media, and created media backups.
Post Production Coordinator
Managed the digital post production work flow for the projects Soarin’ Around the World and Soarin’ Over the Horizon. Organized and managed scheduling, creative reviews and executive reviews.
Software
AutoCAD • Revit • Rhino 3d • Sketch Up • Photoshop • Illustrator • InDesign • MS Office • Bluebeam • Asana