Valerie Roosma Erickson

Experience

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  The Architectural Team

  Feb 2014 - Jul 2017

  Interior Designer

  • Designer for market rate and affordable multifamily and assisted living projects• Acted as main point of contact with clients, engineers, and consultants• Delivered and created design presentations across all phases of design• Developed detailed construction drawings, building finish and lighting specifications and schedules• Wrote FF&E specs and managed process from bidding through project installation• Managed and trained entry-level designers throughout all project phases• Reviewed & tracked submittals, RFI’s and other construction administration tasks in tandem with project architect • Interiors representative on BIM committee, creating and improving Revit standards Show less

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  HOK

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2021

  • Designer on workplace projects from small to large scale• Contributed to business development opportunities by participating in RFP interviews• Produced material for and executed visioning and summary sessions for clients• Collaborated with workplace strategy consultants to implement employee survey data into space program• Developed multiple test fits against program requirements, defining pros and cons of proposed layouts• Conceptualized design ideas with sketches and visual imagery to form a concept that provided a basis for all subsequent design decisions • Outlined and created presentation decks for concept, schematic design and design development including rendered plans, RCPs, axons and perspectives• Curated material, furniture and lighting palettes that reflected concepts within budget parameters• Drafted drawing sets for SD, DD & CD deliverables under project architect including life safety, construction plans, RCPs, elevations, details and specifications• Met with consultants, engineers, expediters and product reps• Oversaw FF&E process from spec writing to dealer bidding and installation Show less

  • Interior Designer / Associate

    Mar 2020 - Mar 2021

  • Interior Designer

    Jan 2018 - Mar 2021
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  Studio Roosma

  Mar 2021 - now

  Owner & Interior Designer

  • Owner and lead designer on residential and small scale commercial projects from 500 to 6,500 sf• Manage project proposals, schedules and invoicing• Develop mood, vision and design intent boards as well as interior finish, lighting and furniture specifications• Draft interior drawing sets for pricing and construction• Coordinate with GC & Trades during construction• FF&E specification writing and Furniture Vendor/Dealer handoff • Integration of vintage furniture and decor• Passion for historical buildings and adaptive re-use Show less

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  Block Renovation

  Jan 2022 - Aug 2023

  Freelance Architectural Designer
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  Fashion Institute of Technology

  Aug 2023 - now

  Adjunct Instructor