Natalie Kessel

As a junior interior designer, I enjoy connecting with clients and understanding what makes a space meaningful to them. I approach each project with curiosity and confidence, using my skills in space planning, material selection, and 3D visualization to bring ideas to life. I especially enjoy commercial design projects and aim to create spaces that feel intentional and memorable.

Major/Program - Art September 2023 - May 2024

University of Wisconsin La Crosse, La Crosse, WI

Interior Design – Associate of Applied Science September 2024 - April 2026

Western Technical College, La Crosse, WI

- 4.0 GPA

- President’s List (2024-2026)

• Proficient in Revit, Enscape, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign

• Knowledge of AutoCAD

• Experienced in 3D modeling, rendering, and visual presentations

• Skilled in FF&E selection, material sourcing, and space planning

• Strong attention to detail in drawings, documentation, and design development

• Confident in in-person presentations and client communication

• Strong communication skills developed through extensive service industry experience

• Reliable, punctual, and highly dependable in fast paced environments

• Collaborative team player with experience in group design projects

• Client-focused mindset with ability to understand and translate needs into design solutions

• Adaptable and organized with strong management skills

Interior Design Intern April 2025 – August 2026

TJR Improvements New Construction & Remodeling

• Created residential remodels including bathrooms, kitchens, and full first floor renovations

• Conducted on-site measurements and developed space plans

• Selected furniture, fixtures, and materials based on client needs

• Created renderings to communicate design concepts

• Collaborated with clients through meetings and calls

• Completed a bathroom remodel within an existing footprint

• Contributed to a full first floor renovation including kitchen, entry, dining and living expansion

• Designed a primary bathroom and walk in closet addition

• Designed a residential basement for a celebrity, including full layout, renderings, and FF&E selections

• Developed an ADA compliant apartment integrating accessibility and cultural considerations

• Designed an innovative commercial office for APEX Architecture; completed space planning, FF&E selections, and renderings

• Collaborated on a remodel for Western Technical College for the Student Union and The SPACE; conducted interviews, budgeting, FF&E selection, renderings, and presentations to Western Staff

• Completed a capstone project designing a new build commercial building for Grounded Patio Cafe; led client interviews and meetings, site selection, FF&E selections, and presentations

• Created concept statements, mood boards, and cohesive visual presentations across all projects