Designer LEED Green Associate

Christopher Istenes

Garfield Heights, OH

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I focus on creating innovative marketing solutions that meet my client's needs on time and within budget. I also specialize in commercial and residential design. I recently earned my LEED Green Associate credential. I received a Bachelor's of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design from the Cleveland Institute of Art in Cleveland, Ohio.
Education
- Bachelors of Fine Arts Interior Design
  
  Cleveland Institute of Art
  
  2002 - 2007
  
  Majored in Environmental Design with a focus on architectural design and illustration. Additional courses included Sculpture, Enameling, Glass Blowing
Experience
- Designer
  
  3D Exhibits
  
  Cleveland, OH
  
  Feb 2022 - Present (2 years 9 months)
- Freelance Designer/Artist
  
  Istenes Design
  
  Aug 2002 - Present (22 years 3 months)
  
  Design Consultant - Experience in the Exhibits, Environments, Residential fields. Painter and illustrator with over 15 years professional experience.
- Design Director
  
  DesignShop
  
  Cleveland, OH
  
  Aug 2013 - Mar 2020 (6 years 7 months)
  
  As the Design Director, I focus on creating innovative marketing solutions that meet my clients needs on time and within budget.
- Experiential Designer
  
  GALLO
  
  Feb 2012 - Jun 2013 (1 year 4 months)
  
  Exhibit Design
- Designer
  
  ODI Works
  
  Jul 2009 - Feb 2012 (2 years 7 months)
  
  Branded Environments Where Excitement and Productivity Meet
- Creative Director
  
  ODI
  
  Oct 2008 - Feb 2012 (3 years 4 months)
  
  I am responsible for creating and designing exciting displays and graphics for the tradeshow industry. I typically work on dozens of projects every year ranging from new booth design to graphics to engineering drawings.
- Designer
  
  Design Viewpoints, Inc.
  
  Oct 2007 - Jul 2008 (9 months)
  
  Graphic Design, Production Assistant
- Environmental Graphic Design Intern
  
  ka architecture
  
  May 2006 - Aug 2006 (3 months)
  
  Graphic Design, Photoshop Renderings, Illustrator Layouts, AutoCad
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