Lauren McElwain

Design-focused professional with two years of QA/QC and project review experience at a land development firm, combined with four years of architectural, environmental, and interior design education, and professional CAD certification. Currently gaining practical residential interior experience through home staging work. Skilled in balancing technical accuracy with design awareness while maintaining organization and responsiveness to project needs.

QA/QC Analyst and Initial Reviewer - LJA Engineering

Worked at a land development firm for two years while pursuing design studies. Conducted careful review of technical drawings and project documentation, including plan and profile sheets, grading, utilities, water, wastewater, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer information.

• Identified inconsistencies and documented redlines
• Tracked project details and communicated findings with project teams
• Developed precision, organization, documentation habits, and follow through to keep projects accurate, complete, and on track

Home Staging Specialist - Home staging startup

Ongoing work with residential interiors and the preparation and presentation of homes for the past year.

• Gained practical experience with residential interiors
• Refined understanding of furniture placement, scale, visual balance, and function
• Demonstrated impact of thoughtful design decisions on space experience

Professional Certification - CAD

Architectural, Environmental, and Interior Design