Kirsten Rana Gunderson

gunworksart.com : kirstenrana@gmail.com

Eugene, OR

Intuitive and savvy design professional with over 15 years of experience in interior and architectural design. Skilled at understanding clients’ needs and composing solutions using color, style, and function for results that are distinctive, enduring, and comfortable. 

WORK EXPERIENCE 

Drafter and Interior Design Consultant March 2022 – July 2023

Rainbow Valley Design and Construction – Eugene, OR                                                

  •   Assisted lead designers with drafting CAD drawing sets and three-dimensional models

  • Developed residential designs by working closely with clients including the use of project management software, material and color consulting, design boards, and visits to showrooms

  • Researched codes and submitted projects for permit

  • Calculated basic gravity loads

  • Worked closely with project managers to maintain project integrity throughout development and construction phases

  • Provided direction during professional photography sessions

Contact: Scott Felsher, designer and supervisor. 541 342-4871

Design Consultant and Merchandising Manager May 2016 – Current

Inkwell Home Store – Corvallis, OR                                                

  • In-house interior design consultant handling high volume of clientele from single purchases to complete home planning

  • Assisting local non-profit organizations with furniture purchasing support

  • Managing the merchandising – overall look and layout – of furniture gallery, window vignettes, maintaining list for reordering and aiding buyers with suggestions for new product

Contact: Sam Lampton, owner, 541.752.6343

Design and Art Consulting                                                                            Jan. 2015 – Current

Gunworks Art and Design - Corvallis, OR

  • Architectural and interior design consulting on residential and commercial spaces.

  • Color consulting, lighting layout, fixture and material recommendations

  • Art recommendations and installation services

  • Fiber artist working in a variety of mediums

Contact: Kirsten Gunderson, owner, 206.790.7300

Design Technician III                                                                           Sept. 2008 – June 2011

PND Engineers, Inc.- Seattle, WA

  • Assisted Staff and Senior Engineers with design support

  • Tasks included architectural rendering and various 3D computer modeling, space planning, event planning, designing presentations, and project research

Contact: Jim Campbell, president, 206.624.1387

Interior Designer                                                                                 Sept. 2006 – Sept. 2008

Mulvanny G2 Architecture- Bellevue, WA

  • Performed as lead designer and design support on large scale projects

  • Projects included retail centers and mixed-use construction

  • Assisted librarian with maintaining samples and literature

  • Supported marketing department with print- and web-ready images and putting together presentations

  • Researched new products and technologies and shared information with design team

Contact: Justin Hill, principal, 425.463.2000

Interior Designer                                                                                 Feb. 2004 – June 2006 

Northwest Architectural Company- Seattle, WA

  • Supported Senior Interior Designers on school and health care projects

  • Projects included assisted living communities and 

  • Worked in lead designer capacity on some projects

  • Overhauled interior design library to improve functionality and accessibility

Contact: Guy Overman, principal, 206.441.4522

Interior Designer                                                                                 Sept. 2003 – Dec. 2004

Brian Johnson Architect- Seattle, WA

  • Assisted architect with residential and commercial projects

  • Maintained website and aided in marketing

  • Created and maintained products library

Contact: Firm no longer in business.

EDUCATION

Masters of Fine Arts Degree in Fibers                                             Sept. 2010 – June 2015 

Colorado State University, Visual Arts School 

  • Participated in gallery shows

  • Assistant Instructor in Fibers classes

Certificate in Fiber Arts Oct. 2009 – June 2010

University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education

Bachelor in Interior Architecture Degree                    Sept. 1997 – June 2002

University of Oregon, School of Architecture and Allied Arts 

Minors in Architecture and Historic Preservation

  • Member of Student Chapter of ASID/IIDA

Field School in Oira, Italy                      Sept. 2000

University of Oregon, Department of Historic Preservation

Historic Preservation Internship                                                    Summer 2000

Clatsop County Historical Society

  • Restoration and rebuilding at the Captain Flavel House under the supervision of a master craftsman

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

  • AutoCAD, various versions through 2018

  • Adobe Design Suite CS5

  • Adobe Premier Elements

  • Microsoft Office 

  • Sketchup Pro

RELATED SKILLS

  • Architectural photography

  • Website design

  • Event planning

  • Garden design and plant knowledge

  • Furniture design and build