Experience & Education
With a diverse range of work experience and a solid educational background, I wanted to offer a closer look at my career and education journey. Below, you’ll find a more detailed snapshot of my professional path, highlighting award winning design firms that have all had a hand in shaping and developing my expertise.
Employment
2016-2018, 2019-2024
LIV Design Studio
Vancouver, BC
LIV Design Studio is an award winning design firm located downtown Vancouver. LIV notably focusses on multi-residential design projects with Canada's largest developer and community builder, Concord Pacific. Projects through LIV also consist of single-family homes, offices spaces, and hospitality Designs. Rochelle took a brief hiatus in 2018/2019, on a contract basis, and took time for herself to travel and be with family.
2015-2016
Aberdane Construction
Vancouver, BC
Aberdane Construction was a design-build company in Vancouver who unfortunately closed their doors in 2016. Aberdane's main focus was commercial office spaces and tenant improvements.
2013-2015
Omicron Interiors
Vancouver, BC
Omicron Interiors is a branch of Omicron AEC in Vancouver. Omicron is a multi-faceted company as it has all aspects of development under one roof. The company offers Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Construction, and Project Management. While with Omicron, Rochelle was role was an Architectural Technologist and Jr Interior Designer. During her time at Omicron, Rochelle worked on multiple high end and large scale corporate offices and tenant improvements.
Self Employment/Contracts
Rochelle Morran - Home renovations, Building Permit Packages, Kitchen renovations, etc.
Trail, BC
Hil-Tech Contracting - Community Skills Centre Office
Trail, BC
Menelaws Contracting - Numerous Projects & Single Family Homes
Trail, BC
Hatch Interior Design - Contract Projects
Kelowna, BC
Suki Creative Studio - Contract Projects
Vancouver, BC
Peregrine Plastics - Contract Projects
Burnaby, BC
Education
2012-2013
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
The Architectural CADD and Graphics Technician certificate program at BCIT is an intensive, 10-month course designed to be fast-paced and hands-on. This program was an excellent complement to Rochelle's previous interior design education, allowing her to refine and enhance her skills in construction drawings and technical details.
2010-2011
Vancouver Island University
Vancouver Island University was an additional year of Interior Design education and the opportunity to travel to Italy for a 4 week study of Architecture and history.
2007-2009
Lethbridge College
In 2007, immediately following high school graduation, Rochelle moved to Lethbridge, AB for Interior Design school. After completing 2 years of a condensed, high level program, Rochelle was awarded a diploma in Interior Design.