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Garrity Beales

Garrity Beales

Student-Interior Designer/ Graphic Designer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Security Design Consultant | PM | Designer | Patient-Partnered Care Advocate | Writer | Artist

  • Education

    • Mount Royal University

      2001 - 2004
      Bachelor of Applied Interior Design Interior Design

    • West Virginia University

      2002 -
      Interior Design Exchange Scholarship Interior Design

      Four month International Exchange Scholarship - one of three students chosen from our class to exchange for a semester with three American Students (2 in WVU and 1 in TCU).

  • Experience

    • Zeidler BKDI Architects

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2004
      Student-Interior Designer/ Graphic Designer

      2 Work Terms, assisting in Graphic Design and Interior Design Departments

    • BKDI Architects

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2005
      Jr. Interior Designer

    • RS&A Interior Design Inc

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2007
      Interior Designer

    • Moxies Classic Grill

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2009
      Interior Designer | Project Manager

      • Negotiated end costs with manufacturers, calculated and ordered products and materials• Developed Shark Club brand standards• Designed prototype building design to assist with lease negotiations, substantially reducing costs while retaining brand standards and market appeal.

    • Parchoma & Jones Design Inc.

      Apr 2009 - Dec 2011
      Interior Designer | Project Coordinator

      • Responsible for complete project scope as Lead Designer for multiple projects simultaneously• Skilled at diffusing challenging situations/personalities to ensure smooth and successful projects and client retention• Mentored and delegated to other Designers

    • Maxam Design International

      Dec 2011 - Oct 2013
      Interior Designer | Project Coordinator

      • Executed proposals, fee letters and client presentations • Responsible for complete project scope as Lead Designer for multiple projects simultaneously, including running client/project meetings• Mentored other Designers; oversaw team skillset and schedules• Created presentation materials and pitch deck for complete rebranding proposal of a national sporting goods brand

    • SMP Engineering (Electrical)

      Nov 2013 - Jul 2020
      Electrical Drafter | Designer

      • Created Security Details for company standards library• Crafted CPTED and Crime analysis reports for Security Specialist• Designed and coordinated Lighting, Power, Communications, Life Safety, and Security System designs• Mentored junior technicians on industry standards and design• Assisted the Marketing team in various capacities, including writing, graphic consideration and layouts

    • Freelance Writer

      Aug 2019 - Sept 2021
      Content Copy | Proofreader | Technical

      • Authored blogs, case studies and website landing pages through ‘white-label’ practices and anonymous subcontracting• Excellent at proofreading, conversion copywriting, and strategic focus• Skilled at research, extrapolation and consolidation of information• Adept at multi-tone content creation across a variety of industries• Experienced in SEO and inbound marketing approaches

    • Attain

      Sept 2021 - now
      Security Project Coordinator & Technical Designer

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • NCIDQ Certification (NCIDQ)

      Council for Interior Design Qualification - CIDQ
      Dec 2008

    • Birth Doula Certification

      DONA International
      Nov 2013

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Peer Support Volunteer

      Issued by Family to Family Connections - Alberta Children's Hospital on Dec 2014
      Family to Family Connections - Alberta Children's HospitalAssociated with Garrity Beales

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Nicu Family Care on Jan 2015
      Nicu Family CareAssociated with Garrity Beales

    • Ornament Creation, Donator, Stocking Stuffer and Delivery to ACH

      Issued by Adopting the Rockyview/Foothills and Alberta Children's Hospital NICU's on Dec 2014
      Adopting the Rockyview/Foothills and Alberta Children's Hospital NICU'sAssociated with Garrity Beales

    • Organizer and Stocking Creator and delivery to ACH

      Issued by Adopting the Alberta Children's Hospital NICU on Dec 2013
      Adopting the Alberta Children's Hospital NICUAssociated with Garrity Beales

    • Committee Member | Family Advisor

      Issued by Patient and Family Centred Care Steering Committee - Alberta Children's Hospital on Dec 2014
      Patient and Family Centred Care Steering Committee - Alberta Children's HospitalAssociated with Garrity Beales