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Professional Roles and Certifications

CJ’s professional credentials represent the formal foundation of her design practice — a combination of accredited education, nationally recognized certifications, and ongoing advancement within NKBA and NARI specialty programs. These roles and distinctions reinforce the technical rigor, product knowledge, and industry‑aligned expertise that support her work across kitchen, bath, cabinetry, lighting, and remodeling‑focused design.

Executive Design Director & Founder — PARADIGM INTERIOR DESIGN + BUILD

Principal designer and design/build lead overseeing editorially refined interiors, custom cabinetry, and full‑scope project management.

Bachelor of Science in Interior Design — magna cum laude

Formal professional degree earned with academic distinction, establishing foundational qualification in interior design, architectural drafting, and design theory.

NKBA Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD)

National Kitchen & Bath Association certification recognizing advanced expertise in kitchen design, technical planning, codes, and industry standards.

NKBA Cabinetry Specialist Badge

Credential demonstrating verified proficiency in cabinetry construction, specification, and design integration within NKBA professional standards.

NKBA Lighting Specialist Badge — In Progress

Actively completing NKBA’s lighting specialty education track, focused on residential lighting design, fixture specification, layered lighting strategies, and NKBA lighting standards.

NARI Certified Remodeling Designer (CRD) — In Progress

Currently enrolled in NARI’s CRD review program, demonstrating active advancement in remodeling‑focused design knowledge and commitment to elevated industry standards.

Manufacturer Product Education & Factory Immersion — Ultracraft, Plato Woodwork, Crystal Cabinets, Bellmont Cabinets, Cambria

Completed multiple manufacturer‑hosted dealer education programs, including in‑factory walkthroughs, product knowledge sessions, demonstrations of advanced machinery and finish systems, and behind‑the‑scenes exposure to custom production processes. Includes formal certificates of completion where provided.

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