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Laurl Self- RID, LEED-AP, MA, Ed.D.

Laurl Self- RID, LEED-AP, MA, Ed.D.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Design Educator and Award Winning Interior Designer

  • Education

    • The University of Alabama

      2018 - 2022
      Doctor of Education - Ed.D. Higher Education Administration

    • Savannah College of Art and Design

      2010 - 2012
      Master of Arts Interior Design

      Activities and Societies: Presented final project at the Interior Designer Education Council, South regional chapter

    • University of Montevallo

      1990 - 1994
      Bachelor of Arts Art

      Activities and Societies: College Night Gold side Technical Director, Creative Consultant, and script co-writer

    • Samford University

      2005 - 2009
      Bachelor of Arts Interior Design

      Internship with Southern Progress Corporation, 2008-2009 Worked with design team and food editors to create an dream kitchen for the Idea House program; created the design visuals for presentation boards for Lowe's Creative Ideas

  • Experience

    • Southern Progress Corporation

      Jan 1994 - Jan 2009

      • Used project management and problem solving skills to facilitate building collection, improve services, and assist editorial departments• Created monthly visual displays including conceptualizing, styling, budgeting, and coordinating with departmental contacts• Created content Lowe’s Creative Ideas magazine, Southern Living website, and Oxmoor House• Assisted with the redesign of library space • Purchased, cataloged, and managed the library’s special collections• Managed a team of up to three staff members Show less

      • Corporate Librarian

        Jan 2004 - Jan 2009

      • Film Circulation Coordinator

        Sept 1997 - Dec 2003

      • Customer Service

        Jan 1994 - Aug 1997

    • Laurl Designs

      Jun 2009 - Aug 2017
      Interior Designer, Antique Dealer

      Interior Designer- Entrepreneur- Antique DealerResidential Interior Design Expert• Create floor plans, rendered drawings, select appropriate fabrics, furnishings, art, and rugs• Research interior design trends for blog, online store, and clientsDigital Entrepreneurial Authority• Social media content producer including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, LinkedIn, and blog for multiple businesses• Search engine optimization for online retail storesExperienced Vintage and Antique Dealer• Professionally produce photography of antiques and interiors• Manage local antique business including trends, acquisition, historical research, and logistics Show less

    • Marianne Strong Interiors

      Dec 2011 - Oct 2014
      Design Assistant

      • Assist with installations, furniture acquisitions, and textile selections• Source materials and obtain specifications• Coordinate photography of residential work including editing and styling• Created design boards for presentations• Prepare construction documents as needed• Organized One King’s Lane.com Blogger/Designer sale including pricing research, acquisitions, photography, and logistics• Assist with estimates, pricing, and ordering for client• Assist with acquisition of antiques• Contact person for website advertising• Created a new website and media kit• Assisted on administrative work as needed Show less

    • Samford University

      Aug 2015 - Aug 2017
      Adjunct Instructor

      Co-instructor of Digital Communications I, Digital Communications II, Design Fundamentals I, and Concepts IInstructor of Textiles and Materials

    • The University of Alabama

      Aug 2017 - now
      Instructor of Interior Design, College of Human and Environmental Sciences

      Instructor of AutoCAD for Interior Design, Introduction to Interior Design, Residential Design and Graphic Communications, Advanced Design (senior studio), Textiles and Materials and Professional Practice

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • NCIDQ

      CIDQ
      Oct 2022
      View certificate certificate

    • NCIDQ Certification (NCIDQ)

      Council for Interior Design Qualification - CIDQ

    • LEED-AP id+c

      USGBC Alabama Chapter
      Jun 2009

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Laurl Self- RID, LEED-AP, MA, Ed.D.
      Gold Award- Product Design ASID- Alabama Chapter Sep 2017
    • Awarded to Laurl Self- RID, LEED-AP, MA, Ed.D.
      Bronze level award in Sustainability ASID, Alabama Chapter Mar 2016
    • Awarded to Laurl Self- RID, LEED-AP, MA, Ed.D.
      President University of Montevallo National Alumni Association Feb 2016 The president of the National Alumni Association serves the alumni of the University of Montevallo and represents the alumni on the Foundation Board and at the Trustee meetings, as well as other meetings and events held by the Association.
    • Awarded to Laurl Self- RID, LEED-AP, MA, Ed.D.
      Decorator, Alabama Symphony Decorator's ShowHouse Alabama Symphony Decorator's Showhouse May 2015 Laurl was chosen as one of the designers for the 2015 Decorator's ShowHouse, benefiting the Alabama Symphony. Her space was titled The Nerve Center of the Home and featured small space design solutions with practical ideas for organizing the home.
    • Awarded to Laurl Self- RID, LEED-AP, MA, Ed.D.
      President- Elect, University of Montevallo National Alumni Association University of Montevallo National Alumni Association Feb 2014 The President-elect presides in the absence of the President, and represents the Association and perform other duties when assigned by the President.