Paige Fulton
Bachelor of Interior Design Student
Phone:
902-759-5263
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PROFILE
As an emerging interior designer, my design philosophy is to design spaces that put the user first and accommodate all. The design world is constantly growing and changing - I strive to constantly learn new skills to best grow my place in the industry.
EDUCATION
September 2021 - April 2025
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
BACHELOR OF INTERIOR DESIGN (HONOURS)
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Cumulative GPA: 4.0
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Awards:gov
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Governor General's Silver Academic Medal - 2025
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The Governor General's Silver Academic Medal is awarded for academic excellence to the undergraduate who achieves the highest academic standing in a Bachelor degree program at their respective academic institution. ​
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Creative Vision Award - 2025
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The Creative Vision Award recipient is selected by the Algonquin College Bachelor of Interior Design Faculty, and recognizes the student who has demonstrated great skill and avant-garde design, taking a new approach to complex design problems. Exemplifies tremendous skill and commitment to their work. This student identifies a unique design concept and effectively demonstrates it visually in their final work.​
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Dean’s Honours List: September 2021 - April 2025
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The Dean's Honours List recognizes students who have demonstrated academic excellence by maintaining a grade point average of at least 3.60.​
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MillerKnoll Modern Design Award - 2024
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Awarded to a third (3rd) year student in the Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours) program who recognizes the importance of timeless design for the good of humankind.​
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Interior Designers of Nova Scotia Student Scholarship - 2023
- ​Through this scholarship fund, IDNS provides funding to a Nova Scotian student entering or studying in a Canadian CIDA-accredited Interior Design program following a successful application for the award.
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Burns Connor Scholarship - 2023
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The Burns Connor Scholarship is awarded to a student entering the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of the Bachelor of Interior Design program with the highest GPA.​​​​
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Burns Connor Bursary - 2022
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This bursary is awarded to a student in the BID program based off of financial need and highest GPA entering the second, third, or fourth year of study.
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WORK EXPERIENCE
May 2024 - Present
June 2023 - August 2023
July 2019 - June 2023
INTERIOR DESIGN INTERN
Parallel 45 Design Ltd. - Ottawa, ON
Student Intern Role: Spring/ Summer 2024 Co-op extended through 4th year studies (May 2024 - April 2025)
Full-time Intern Role: May 2025 - Present.​
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Utilizes technical proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Enscape to support creative design development and visualization
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Interprets and executes design tasks and directives from senior team members with accuracy and efficiency
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Applies working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code, construction detailing, and material/finish selection
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Assists in the production of both presentation and construction documents to support project development and communication
GRAPHIC DESIGN OFFICER
United Way of Pictou County - New Glasgow, NS
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Created marketing and infographic materials for both digital media and print media using Canva and Adobe Photoshop
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Redesigned the organization’s website using Umbraco
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Created a cohesive brand and visual communication style
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Understood given tasks and worked to fulfill requests in a timely manner
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Completed daily clerical and communications tasks, such as Excelwork, outreach to businesses, and email responses
CASHIER/ DUTY CASHIER
Sobeys Pictou - Pictou, NS
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Worked in a close-knit team environment as both a team member and responsible leader
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Demonstrated the ability to listen to client questions/ concerns and provide solutions to problems
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Exercise an understanding of client money handling and money management for the company
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
September 2021 - April 2025
ALGONQUIN COLLEGE VOLUNTEER
Algonquin College - Ottawa, ON
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Duties include operation of open house events, speaking on program experience, participation in the program accreditation process, and peer mentoring
December 2021 & December 2022
SEASONAL VOLUNTEER WORK
Kinette Club of New Glasgow - New Glasgow NS
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Duties include delivering holiday cards to local care units andcollecting Salvation Army Red Kettle donations at local businesses
SKILLS
TECHNICAL SKILLS
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High-level understanding of Sketchup & AutoCAD
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Competency in Adobe Photoshop & InDesign, as well as Revit
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Understanding of the application of the Ontario Building Code
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Clear visual communication in a number of ways including hand sketching, presentation drawings, and construction packages
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Ability to use Microsoft Office & Google Suite programs
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
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Personable customer service skills to retain strong client relationships
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Excellent time management to ensure all tasks are completed
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Eager to learn and further develop new skills
MEMBERSHIPS
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Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) - Intern Member