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Senetha Houck, ASID

Senetha Houck, ASID

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NCIDQ 017153
GA Registered ID000418
Cell 404-432-4808

Senetha Houck has a love for design and enthusiasm for creativity. Senetha earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Charleston, WV. Following an internship with Carleton Varney at Dorothy Draper & Company in New York City. Senetha moved to Atlanta, GA in 1994 where she worked with leading commercial and residential design firms. She is NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualifications) certified, registered and licensed by the Georgia Board of Architects and Interior Designers, and a professional member of ASID (American Society of Interior Designers).

In 2002, Senetha opened her own design company where she continued to create innovative designs both residentially and commercially. She has worked with high profile clients in Atlanta and New York creating residential environments and designing renovation projects. Some of her commerical work includes hair salons, corporate offices, medical facilities, education buildings, and corporate airline facilities.

Senetha's artistic talent is unique. She has been commissioned to create paintings, murals, and custom designs and other works of art for her clients. She has received numerous accolades for her designs. Her design of a unique terrazzo floor in an upscale Atlanta restaurant won the National Terrazzo Design Award.

Drawing from design experience and talent, Senetha has the ability to create an environment that is functional, aesthetic and meets the needs and desires of her clients. Her reputation is one of style, imagination, practical knowledge and a commitment to beautiful design.

Senetha attends North Point Community Church and resides in Marietta, GA with her husband and two children.

Experience

Defining Spaces Inc. – Partnership / President, Feb 2007 - Present, Marietta, GA

Houck Interiors – Business Owner & Interior Designer, Nov 2003 – Feb 2007, Roswell, GA

  • Residential – New Build or Renovation
  • Commercial – Law Firms, Hair Salons, Restaurants
  • Consulting – Residential and Commercial

Perkins & Will - Interior Designer, Dec 2001 – Apr 2003, Atlanta, GA

Alpharetta High School, Alpharetta, GA

New buildings of general and common areas, class rooms, special education, performing arts, and a gymnasium

  • Schematics, Finishes, Finish Specifications and FF & E
  • Construction Documents
Helen Keller Hospital, Memphis, AL.

3 level hospital renovation including Emergency Rooms, Operation Rooms, Cardio Laboratory, and Womens Center.

  • Project Designer/Project Manager
  • Schematics, Finish Boards and FF & E
  • Construction Documents and Construction Administration
Southeast Alabama Medical Center, Dothan, AL.

2 story Women's Center Addition.

  • Construction Documents and Construction Administration
Turner AOL Time Warner, Atlanta, GA.

8 Story Administration building.

  • Space Planning, Construction Documents and Construction Administration

Leo A Daly - Interior Designer, Oct 1999 – Dec 2001, Atlanta, GA.

City of Marietta, Marietta, GA.

3,000 SF City council chamber renovation.

  • Assistant Project Manager
  • Programming and Schematics
  • Finish Boards and FF & E
  • Construction Documents and Construction Administration
Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Corporate Headquarters, Atlanta, GA.

New 69,000 SF office, laboratory annex and morgue.

  • Finish Boards and FF & E
  • Construction Documents and Construction Administration
Mannington Commercial, Calhoun, GA.

70,000 SF open office, show room and learning center.

  • Programming and Schematics
  • Finish Boards and FF & E
  • Construction Documents and Construction Administration
Roosevelt Hall at the Georgia Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation, Warm Springs, GA.

15,000 SF Interior renovation of a main foyer and auditorium.

  • FF & E and Construction Documents
Merrill Lynch, Durham, NC. 8,000 SF corporate office.
- FF & E and Furniture Specifications - Construction Documents and Construction Administration
Delta AirLines, Corporate Facilities A-2, Atlanta, GA.

100,000 SF office building.

  • Programming and Construction Documents

Schneider Wright Inc. - Interior Designer, Apr 1998 – Oct 1999, Atlanta, GA

Tenant Planning
On-going space planning and design through building property Managers in the Atlanta area. Properties include Hines, Taylor & Mathis, CB Richard Ellis and Boss.

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts Interior Design May 1994
  • Carleton Varney School of Art and Design
  • University of Charleston, WV

Computer Skills

AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Computer Basics

References

Available upon request.

Defining Spaces Inc · 4343 Shallowford Rd, Ste E-6 · Marietta, GA 30062 · Tel: 770-992-1133 · Fax: 770-992-1134

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