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Victoria (Vicky) Acerni

Interiors & Design

Pittsburgh, Pa

As an Interior Designer with experience working on both residential and commercial projects, I have honed my ability to design functional and inviting spaces that align with clients' needs, budgets, and values. My expertise includes space planning, contract documents, 3D renderings, procurement, and project management from concept to completion. I am proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, and various 3D rendering software. Passionate about impacting clients lives by creating innovative environments that are not only beautiful but enhance function and are future-forward.

10/2017 – Present

Owner/ Principal Interior Designer

Studio.V.A

Residential design firm providing full-service interior design, 3D visualization, and e-design services for homeowners, interior designers, architects, and custom home builders. Manage all aspects of the business, including client relationships, design development, space planning, finish and material selections, construction documentation, project coordination, budgeting, and business operations.

06/2017 - 08/2018

Space Management Planner

University of Pittsburgh

Responsible for management and implementation of Insite facilities management software. Additional responsibilities include: assisting Project Managers with RCPs, elevations, space planning, ADA considerations, move management, finish selection, budget, and specifications.

01/2007 – 05/2008

Interior Design Intern

The Design Alliance

Managed resource library, assisted interior designers on projects including: selecting finishes and space planning, red-lining drawings, worked with product representatives, assembled finish boards, trained interns, assembled finish binders, field measured, and assisted designers in client meetings.

08/2018 – 03/2025

Interior Designer/Project Management

You-Neek Designs

Residential interior designer responsible for project management, budgets, space planning, furniture layouts, 3D modeling, finish selections, construction documents/drawings, vendor management, product specification and procurement, coordination with structural engineer, contractors and subs. Orchestrating client meetings, presentations, walkthroughs and punch list assessments. Other responsibilities include marketing & social media management.

07/2008 – 06/2017

Interior Design

Workscape Inc/Knoll & DIRTT Dealer

Commercial interior designer responsible for project management, space planning, furniture layouts, finish selections, installation drawings, product specification and pricing. Orchestrating client meetings, presentations, walkthroughs and punch list assessments.

05/2006 – 03/2007

Interior Design Assistant

Denise Robinson Baer/Independent Employ

Designed floor plans for a church youth center. Responsible for making corrections to floor plans as per client request, selected finishes for project, developed renderings, and created finished boards.

SKILLS:

Hand drafting; space planning and development; 3D visualization and rendering; AutoCAD; Architectural Desktop; Microsoft Office Suite; Mac OS; iWork suite, CAP 2020 Technologies; 2020 Visual Impression; SketchUp Pro; Sketchup Layout, InDesign; Photoshop; Insite FM; Bluebeam; D5 Render; Asana; Mydoma Studio. & Quickbooks. Working knowledge of Lumion, ICEvision, Revit, and Illustrator

AFFILIATIONS/HONORS:

2024 — Best of the Burgh Interior Design, You-Neek Designs

2022 — Kitchen & Bath Design Award Finalist, Steel Dreamin’ Project

2009 – 2012 — La Roche College Interior Design Advisory Board, Member

2011 – 2013 — ASID Professional Development Committee, Board Member

2008 — Interior Design Educational Achievement Award 2007 – 2008 — La Roche College Steering Committee

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