Week 1

Monday was my first day interning! I was pretty nervous, but when I first walked in the office everyone was slowly trickling in and very welcoming. First thing they got me setup on a computer and got my intern email up and running. Then we had a Monday morning office meeting in the materials library to talk about all the projects going on and everyone's to do list for the week. I even had a to do list! I was excited they already had a list for me. Monday I learned how to do a signage plan, an artwork plan, and log a time sheet. Monika, one of the designers, was very helpful in teaching me how to do the signage and artwork plans. (My fun fact for Monday was MOB=Medical Office Building). Tuesday I was given the task to design a floor pattern for an NICU. After a few patterns were decided upon, I dropped the floor patterns into Photoshop to add materials. (My fun fact for Tuesday: The firm has been in 4 trade magazines just this month). I spent all day Wednesday getting a rendering done of a NICU Bay so one of the designers could take it to her client meeting Thursday morning. Once I finished I printed off a hard copy for her and emailed the architects a copy as well. (My fun fact for Wednesday is that a rendering can be done in 5 hours!)  Thursday Alli taught me how to do record drawings. Friday I finished up the record drawings and got to pick carpet samples to order for a restaurant they are remodeling. I also got to meet an independent sales rep that reps furniture and fabrics. The girls say she is one of their favorites! I have learned so much in just the 5 days of interning.

Organizational Chart

The firm is a sole proprietor. There are only 7 employees. Their main focus is healthcare, but they occasionally do other projects for some of their clients as well.

Note: Furniture Specification Designer ultimately reports to Principal, but helps each designer with each    project.

Organizational Chart

Lorraine

 Lorraine is the furniture specification designer in the office. Her job is to assist all the designers with specifying the furniture for each project. She also helps the other designers when they need a hand with any part of a project. Lorraine's desk is right behind me, so she keeps a close eye on me! She is the go to person in the office for any computer questions anyone has. When Lorraine isn't at work she is baking, dog sitting, or zumba.

Comments

[MBR]

Great first week! I particularly enjoyed the "fun facts" part of your post. Keep those observations coming. Working with such a small group of people will begin to feel like family after awhile. Thanks for the org chart -- really helped to understand how things work. Good job!