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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 Certified Floor Plans and Specifications Specialist

Credential recognizing verified proficiency in residential floor plan development, construction documentation, specification coordination, and NKBA‑compliant drafting practices essential for communicating buildable design intent to contractors and trades.

NKBA Certified Lighting Specialist

Credential recognizing specialized proficiency in residential lighting design, fixture specification, layered lighting strategies, and NKBA lighting standards for functional and aesthetic performance.

NKBA Certified Cabinetry Specialist

Credential demonstrating verified proficiency in cabinetry construction, technical specification, and integrated design solutions aligned with NKBA professional standards.

NARI Certified Remodeling Designer (CRD) — In Progress

Actively completing NARI’s Certified Remodeling Designer program, a selective credential that emphasizes high‑level remodeling design skills, construction‑ready documentation, and the technical standards trusted by contractors and remodelers.

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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