VICTORIA
ACERNI
VICTORIA ACERNI
INTERIORS & DESIGN
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Victoria (Vicky) Acerni
Interiors & Design
Pittsburgh, Pa
As an Interior Designer with experience working on both residential and commercial projects, I have honed my ability to design functional and inviting spaces that align with clients' needs, budgets, and values. My expertise includes space planning, contract documents, 3D renderings, procurement, and project management from concept to completion. I am proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, and various 3D rendering software. Passionate about impacting clients lives by creating innovative environments that are not only beautiful but enhance function and are future-forward.
08/2018 – Present
Interior Designer/Project Management
You-Neek Designs
Residential interior designer responsible for project management, budgets, space planning, furniture layouts, 3D modeling, finish selections, construction documents/drawings, vendor management, product specification and procurement, coordination with structural engineer, contractors and subs. Orchestrating client meetings, presentations, walkthroughs and punch list assessments. Other responsibilities include marketing & social media management.
06/2017 - 08/2018
Space Management Planner
University of Pittsburgh
Responsible for management and implementation of Insite facilities management software. Additional responsibilities include: assisting Project Managers with RCPs, elevations, space planning, ADA considerations, move management, finish selection, budget, and specifications.
01/2007 – 05/2008
Interior Design Intern
The Design Alliance
Managed resource library, assisted interior designers on projects including: selecting finishes and space planning, red-lining drawings, worked with product representatives, assembled finish boards, trained interns, assembled finish binders, field measured, and assisted designers in client meetings.
08/2017 - 10/2018
Freelance Designer
VMA Designs
(Laurel & Wolfe, Katy Popple Designs, You-Neek Designs)
Hired for various design work including, E-design mood boards, layout & specifications, Autocad drawings, etc.
07/2008 – 06/2017
Interior Design
Workscape Inc/Knoll & DIRTT Dealer
Commercial interior designer responsible for project management, space planning, furniture layouts, finish selections, installation drawings, product specification and pricing. Orchestrating client meetings, presentations, walkthroughs and punch list assessments.
05/2006 – 03/2007
Interior Design Assistant
Denise Robinson Baer/Independent Employ
Designed floor plans for a church youth center. Responsible for making corrections to floor plans as per client request, selected finishes for project, developed renderings, and created finished boards.
SKILLS:
Hand drafting, 3D visualization and rendering, space development and planning, AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop, Microsoft Office Suite, CAP 2020 Technologies, 2020 Visual Impression, SketchUp, Layout, Lumion, Adobe PageMaker, InDesign, Photoshop, & Insite-FM Space Management, Excel & My Doma.
Working knowledge of ICEVision, Revit and Illustrator.
AFFILIATIONS/HONORS:
2011 - 2012 La Roche College Interior Design Advisory, Board Member/President
2009 - 2011 La Roche College Interior Design Advisory, Board Member/Treasurer
2011 – 2013 ASID Professional Development Committee, Board Member
2008 Interior Design Educational Achievement Award for Outstanding Interior Design
2007 – 2008 La Roche College Steering Committee