Heather Dodd

About Heather Dodd

Versed in all project phases from marketing and proposal to punch-lists and close-out, I dedicate myself to being a well-rounded and holistic designer with the vision of bringing the best value to my clients, as well as leading a team (internal and external) with organization, poise, and camaraderie.Partnerships are paramount: I am a firm believer that great projects require great partnerships. To that end, I work diligently to build trust with contractors, furniture vendors, product reps and the like to ensure that my clients are receiving the best end-result possible. Construct-ability is key: I believe that understanding how a project is constructed is paramount to crafting better design solutions and tighter drawings for significantly less RFIs and field changes, therefore leading to more efficient and successful projects. Different phases, different focus: Based on my experience, my approach flexes with the project phase. I push design boundaries during the conceptual phase, respond appropriately to constraints in the documentation phase, and induce frequent feedback during construction. Mentorship is my heart: Though I find great fulfillment in delighted clients who enjoy their spaces for years to come, I also believe that any acquired wisdom should be shared, especially with young design professionals. To that end, I serve in a supervisory role in my current position and maintain involvement with student critiques and recruitment events. My vision is to see the next generation of designers learn and grow in the ways that I was encouraged to: find your voice, find your why, and leave your mark.

Experience

1. Sales Account Manager

   CBI

   Jun 2023 — Present · Knoxville, TN, US

   As an account manager with CBI, I have the privilege of developing relationships with our local and regional partners in order to serve them in the development of their interior spaces. With my background as a licensed interior designer and near decade of experience at architectural firms, I am honored to serve as a trusted advisor for clients seeking to refresh, revitalize or completely renovate their space. It brings me great joy to walk our partners through the visioning process, develop their goals and bring their refined concept to life!

Education

• Florida State University

  Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Interior Design

  2012 — 2014

• Florida State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Interior Design

  2009 — 2012

Skills

• 3d Studio Max
• Cad
• Architecture
• Space Planning
• Photoshop
• Sketchup
• Indesign
• Hand Drafting
• Interior Design
• Autocad
• Illustrator
• Architectures
• Public Speaking
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Healthcare Design
• Sketching
• Customer Service
• Revit
• Art
• Teaching
• Time Management
• Adobe Indesign
• Drawing
• Photography
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Research
• Graphic Design
• Event Planning
• Furniture
• Leadership
• Autocad Architecture
• Rendering