About Me |
"Design must reflect the practical and aesthetic in business but above all... good design must primarily serve people." Thomas J. Watson
A detail-oriented design professional and well-organized worker with an innovative mind, influenced by travels and inspired by the power to transform lives through people-centric designs. 10+ years of experience in residential, commercial, corporate workplace, hospitality, and multi-family design. Awarded Most Outstanding Student in the Interior Design program at the University of Idaho. A strong asset in a team or self-directed environment. Effective written communicator and accomplished public speaker. Expertise include 3D modeling and drafting tools such as Revit, Google SketchUp, AutoCAD and hand drawing, as well as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Also proficient in Microsoft Office.
What People Are Saying |
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Shay in a variety of ways over the last five years. During this time, I’ve seen her blossom into a capable, competent, and confident designer. She has the ability to connect with anybody she comes across with her bubbly personality and warm demeanor which makes her a dream to work with on a team. I could always rely on Shay to compliment any situation or group dynamic because of her can-do/let’s work together attitude. These attributes make her a fantastic mentor. She helped to trained me in a previous role. While instructing and teaching me she demonstrated patience, grace, knowledge, and passion. In my current role and more recently we’ve partnered on projects that have had challenges that were out of our control like unforeseen lead times. For a specific project - once the challenges were on the table, Shay was able to pivot then adjust our plan to ultimately see the project complete smoothly with a happy customer at the end of the day. Shay is a rockstar!”
— Laura Nelson | Colleague
“I have had the honor of working with Shay on several occasions over the last four years. Shay is a wonderful team player, "outside of the box" thinker and collaborative individual who brings new and innovative ways of thinking about Interior Design to her projects and peers. Every one of her new projects is thoughtfully detailed through and executed strongly with her can-do attitude. Her approachable personality makes her one of the friendliest and adaptable designers that I have worked with at my current position. As a new and emerging designer, Shay offered insight and design support from day one when I was starting my current position. On one of our recent projects together, Shay's work style approach was extremely collaborative while she thoughtfully and creatively brought new ideas confidently to the table. She continues to deliver strong work while meeting deadlines. Shay's experience in different roles has allowed her to grow into an ever-evolving strong, capable and confident designer. Shay's approachable, bubbly personality and love for Interior Design makes her one of the most valued individuals to bring on to a new team. Anyone would be fortunate to work with Shay!”
— Gabi Bacon | Colleague
“Working alongside Shay over the previous four years has truly been a privilege. Something that sets Shay apart is her passion for her work as well as for people. She is a talented, hard-working designer and she treats each project with care. Shay is proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop, InDesign & SketchUp. In addition to her technical skills, her positive attitude and inclusive spirit make her an asset to any team. Shay is collaborative, reliable and adaptable. She is not afraid to ask questions and is always happy to help others. I am proud to call Shay a friend and I hope to work with her again in the future!”