Field Experience / Intern Development Program Architecture / Interior Design Firm /

Facilities

Thank you for serving as a mentor for a Western Michigan University interior design student by employing them at your business. This opportunity reflects a cooperative effort between your firm and the student’s educational program. It is an important component in educating highly qualified interior designers who are creative problem solvers.

While we know that each business is different, and that opportunities vary from time to time, we are hopeful that while the interior design student is working for you he or she will experience learning opportunities in the following areas:

• Library

Update samples

Update catalogs and pricing information

Meet with manufacturer’s representatives

Order samples for finish boards

Organize and maintain library

Product research

• Design Studio

Finish material selection

Finish material board layout

Materials presentations

Programming – attend client meetings

Space planning

Furniture selection and layout

Custom furniture design

Assist in design presentations

Prepare materials for design presentations – render floor plans, elevations, etc.

Take on small projects under supervision of a designer

• Project management

Maintain meeting minutes

Maintain project records

• Construction documents

CAD drafting – minor construction revisions

Field measurement and documentation of existing conditions

Attend construction coordination meetings

• Construction administration

Attend construction meetings and maintain meeting minutes

Review and process submittals and shop drawings

Assist in developing punch list

• Post occupancy

Follow up on outstanding furniture installation

Provide as-built and record documents for clients and project records

• Mentor shadowing / apprenticeship experience

Field Experience / Intern Development Program Showroom / To The Trade

Thank you for serving as a mentor for a Western Michigan University interior design student by employing them at your business. This opportunity reflects a cooperative effort between your firm and the student’s educational program. It is an important component in educating highly qualified interior designers who are creative problem solvers.

While we know that each business is different, and that opportunities vary from time to time, we are hopeful that while the interior design student is working for you he or she will experience learning opportunities in the following areas:

• Client / customer relations

Customer etiquette

Customer meetings / service / sales

Customer follow up

• Business practices – assist with

Estimation of materials / quantity take off

Purchasing and tracking product

Product delivery

Contractor relations

Project coordination

• Library resource cataloging and maintenance

Meeting with sales reps

Ordering samples

• Window and showroom - visual upkeep and display

• Mentor shadowing / apprenticeship experience

Field Experience / Intern Development Program Contract Furniture Dealership

Thank you for serving as a mentor for a Western Michigan University interior design student by employing them at your business. This opportunity reflects a cooperative effort between your firm and the student’s educational program. It is an important component in educating highly qualified interior designers who are creative problem solvers.

While we know that each business is different, and that opportunities vary from time to time, we are hopeful that while the interior design student is working for you he or she will experience learning opportunities in the following areas:

• Library

Update samples

Update catalogs and pricing information

Meet with manufacturer’s representatives

Order samples for finish boards

Organize and maintain library

Product research

• Design Studio

Finish material selection

Finish material board layout

Materials presentations

Programming – attend client meetings

Space planning

Furniture selection and layout

Custom furniture design

Assist in design presentations

Prepare materials for design presentations – render floor plans, elevations, etc.

Take on small projects under supervision of a designer

• Dealership specific activities – assist with

Bidding

Inventory

Standards program

Ordering and tracking

Installation coordination

• Project management

Maintain meeting minutes

Maintain project records

• Construction documents

CAD drafting – minor construction revisions

Field measurement and documentation of existing conditions

Attend construction coordination meetings

• Construction administration

Attend construction meetings and maintain meeting minutes

Review and process submittals and shop drawings

Assist in developing punch list

• Post occupancy

Follow up on outstanding furniture installation

Provide as-built and record documents for clients and project records

• Mentor shadowing / apprenticeship experience

Field Experience / Intern Development Program Retail Experience – Finishes

Thank you for serving as a mentor for a Western Michigan University interior design student by employing them at your business. This opportunity reflects a cooperative effort between your firm and the student’s educational program. It is an important component in educating highly qualified interior designers who are creative problem solvers.

While we know that each business is different, and that opportunities vary from time to time, we are hopeful that while the interior design student is working for you he or she will experience learning opportunities in the following areas:

• Client / customer relations

Customer etiquette

Customer meetings / service / sales

Customer follow up

• Business practices – assist with

Estimation of materials / quantity take off

Purchasing and tracking product

Product installation

Contractor relations

Project coordination

• Library resource cataloging and maintenance

Meeting with sales reps

Ordering samples

• Window and showroom - visual upkeep and display

• Mentor shadowing / apprenticeship experience

Field Experience / Intern Development Program Retail Experience – Furniture

Thank you for serving as a mentor for a Western Michigan University interior design student by employing them at your business. This opportunity reflects a cooperative effort between your firm and the student’s educational program. It is an important component in educating highly qualified interior designers who are creative problem solvers.

While we know that each business is different, and that opportunities vary from time to time, we are hopeful that while the interior design student is working for you he or she will experience learning opportunities in the following areas:

• Client / customer relations

Customer etiquette

Customer meetings / service / sales

Customer follow up

In home visits / field measurement

Planning and preparing presentation materials

• Business practices – assist with

Purchasing and tracking

Installation

Accepting / rejecting merchandise

• Library resource cataloging and maintenance

Meeting with sales reps

Ordering samples

• Window and showroom – visual upkeep and display

• Mentor shadowing / apprenticeship experience

Field Experience / Intern Development Program Retail Experience – Kitchen & Bath

Thank you for serving as a mentor for a Western Michigan University interior design student by employing them at your business. This opportunity reflects a cooperative effort between your firm and the student’s educational program. It is an important component in educating highly qualified interior designers who are creative problem solvers.

While we know that each business is different, and that opportunities vary from time to time, we are hopeful that while the interior design student is working for you he or she will experience learning opportunities in the following areas:

• Client / customer relations

Customer etiquette

Customer meetings / service / sales

Customer follow up

In home visits / field measurement

Planning and preparing presentation materials

• Business practices – assist with

Estimation of materials / quantity take off

Product installation

Contractor relations

Project coordination

• Library resource cataloging and maintenance

Meeting with sales reps

Ordering samples

• Window and showroom – visual upkeep and display

• Mentor shadowing / apprenticeship experience

Field Experience / Intern Development Program Architecture / Interior Design Firm

Thank you for serving as a mentor for a Western Michigan University interior design student by employing them at your business. This opportunity reflects a cooperative effort between your firm and the student’s educational program. It is an important component in educating highly qualified interior designers who are creative problem solvers.

While we know that each business is different, and that opportunities vary from time to time, we are hopeful that while the interior design student is working for you he or she will experience learning opportunities in the following areas:

• Library

Update samples

Update catalogs and pricing information

Meet with manufacturer’s representatives

Order samples for finish boards

Organize and maintain library

Product research

• Design Studio

Finish material selection

Finish material board layout

Materials presentations

Programming – attend client meetings

Space planning

Furniture selection and layout

Custom furniture design

Assist in design presentations

Prepare materials for design presentations – render floor plans, elevations, etc.

Take on small projects under supervision of a designer

• Project management

Maintain meeting minutes

Maintain project records

• Construction documents

CAD drafting – minor construction revisions

Field measurement and documentation of existing conditions

Attend construction coordination meetings

• Construction administration

Attend construction meetings and maintain meeting minutes

Review and process submittals and shop drawings

Assist in developing punch list

• Post occupancy

Follow up on outstanding furniture installation

Provide as-built and record documents for clients and project records

• Mentor shadowing / apprenticeship experience