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professional experience
Delaney O’Brien
443. 239. 1842
obriendelaney16@gmail.com
experienced designer + researcher; aspiring design educator
Mark Loudermilk Architecture
Interior + Architectural Designer
Managed commercial and residential design projects from concept through completion; Produced detailed construction documents in Revit.; Directed FF&E selection, procurement, and installation; Certification Progress: NCIDQ IDFX (Passed October 2024) 2023-2025
2025
Owner + Founder
Sun Club Wilmington
Organized and executed 50+ community events (5–150 attendees); Managed branding, social media (Instagram, TikTok), website, and merchandise; Featured in WILMA Magazine as Women to Watch Rising Star Finalist (2024).
2022
Interior Design Intern
McCarty Holsaple McCarty
Supported schematic design and presentation development; Utilized Revit, Bluebeam, and Matterport technologies in documentation and visualization.
leadership + involvemnet
campus leadership: Graduate Student Council at Colorado State University, VP of Engagement (2025-2026); Design and Merchandising Graduate Student Association at Colorado State University, Vice President (2025-2026); Alpha Chi Omega at University of Tennessee, Asst. VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Banner Chair, Community Service Chair, Recruitment Information Committee, Recruitment Day Chair (2020-2023); Plastic Free UT at University of Tennessee, Social Media Chair (2022); IA Collaborative Student IIDA chapter at University of Tennessee, Social Media Chair, Philanthropy Chair (2020-2022)
honors + awards: WILMA Women to Watch Rising Star Finalist, WILMA Magazine (2024); Dean’s Advisory Board, University of Tennessee (2021–2023); Tau Sigma Delta Bronze Medal (2023); Faculty Award for Leadership and Engagement (2023); First Place – EUReCA Undergraduate Research Symposium (2023); Graduating Student Gallery for soIA (2023); Silver Medal -- ASID Joy of Design, Student Project Design with Student Team (2023); Dottie Sanders Interior Design Scholarship (2022); Aubrey Dean Knott Memorial Scholarship (2022); Torchbearer Scholarship (2022); NEWH International Leadership Scholarship (2021); IIDA SHIFT Design Charrette Invitee + Runner Up (2021); Parent’s Association Leadership & Service Scholarship (2021); Student IIDA Chapter of the Year (2021)
programs + technical skills: Revit, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Office, Dedoose, MaxQDA, Intermediate Spanish
certifications: CITI training, NCIDQ license (in progress, 1/3 exams passed)
M.S in Design and Merchandising at Colorado State University; anticipated graduation December 2026
B.S. in Interior Architecture at University of Tennessee, Knoxville; graduation May 2023
Center for International Educational Exchange in Monteverde, Costa Rica; study abroad January 2023 education
academic experience
2025 - present
Colorado State University
Graduate Research Assistant
· Analyze design education research using coding software (Dedoose, MaxQDA); Contribute to literature reviews, framework development, and project schedules; Develop data collection methods, conduct interviews; Collaborate across interdisciplinary research teams.
2025 - present Graduate Teaching Assistant
Social Psychology of Dress Fall 2025, Spring 2026 | Dr. Jennifer Paff
Studio V: Interior Architecture Capstone
Fall 2025 | Dr. Laura Cole
Studio IV: Interior Architecture Spring 2025 | Kate Bedford & Junyoung Myung
Support students through lecture and class assignments; Grade class assignments and projects; Support students through software help (Revit, Adobe); Aid in design development and design process; plan and teach lessons on design software and design communication
2025
University of Missouri Research Specialist II
Conducted curriculum research using Dedoose and MaxQDA; Supported framework development, literature review, and team coordination.
CIEE Monteverde Program Leader
Climate Change Mitigation + Women in STEM programs; Supervised health and safety of 30 high school students in a sustainable development program; Facilitated environmental education activities and excursions; Liaised between students, parents, and local partners; Languages: Intermediate Spanish