Tara Headley

• Part-time professor of interior design, 2020–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA

• Senior interior designer, 2022–present, IA Interior Architects, Atlanta, GA
  Leads design of corporate office projects and overseeing development from concept through design development. Coordinates vendor presentations for staff. Develops renderings in Revit, Enscape, and Photoshop software for representation of design intent to clients. Coordinates with consultants to develop construction documents. Assists with the construction administration process along with project managers through attending OAC meetings and site visits, and reviewing shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs to ensure design intent is met.

• Interior designer, 2016–22, Hendrick, Inc., Atlanta, GA
  Acted as lead designer for corporate office projects and oversaw development from concept phase through detailed documentation. Managed internal library team to coordinate vendor presentations and organize physical materials library. Designed and created renderings in Revit and Photoshop software for representation of design intent to clients. Developed and reviewed technical drawings in compliance with codes with assistance from leadership and made edits in Revit software. Created millwork and design details per industry standards on all projects. Coordinated with consultants to develop strategies for signage and graphics. Managed construction administration process along with project managers through attending OAC meetings and site visits, and reviewing shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs to ensure design intent is met. Served as mentor to new employees with respect to company standards and policies, software skills, and industry involvement.

• Interior designer, 2015–16, Hirsch Bedner Associates, Atlanta, GA
  Worked with project managers and other members of the design team to design spaces for high-end hospitality projects. Assisted in creating documentation packages with a focus on design, quality, simplicity, and efficiency. Specified materials and furnishings, such as lighting, furniture, wall finishes, and flooring. Developed custom flooring designs, furniture, and lighting while working closely with manufacturers to produce quality results. Created detailed finish boards that visually represented specific spaces through vignettes and hand-crafted models. Created rendering packages for realistic representations of design intent via collaboration with rendering specialists. Prepared project deliverables such as drawings, schedules, sketches, and CAD drawing packages. Ensured adherence to building standards per code guidelines.

• Interior designer, 2013, Hughes|Litton|Godwin, Atlanta, GA
  Provided design support for corporate design projects through concept ideation, design development, and construction documents. Created space planning concepts and developed material palettes, furniture, fixtures, and equipment for client presentations. Reviewed technical drawings and made edits in CAD and Revit software. Ensured adherence to building standards per code guidelines.

Certifications

• NCIDQ Certified