I am a certified NCIDQ Interior Design professional with 24 years of experience in Hospitality, Restaurant, QSR prototype development, Commercial, Healthcare and Residential design. I own Allgood Interiors, Inc., where I guide projects from concept to completion and build strong client relationships through creative design solutions and a collaborative approach. As an adjunct college instructor and mentor, I share real-world industry knowledge with students, emphasizing design fundamentals, technical skills, and business practices. I am passionate about sustainable design, branding, and creating spaces that support operations and brand experiences for franchisees and corporate clients. Go to _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ to see professional projects

MARIA ALLGOOD

I am a certified NCIDQ Interior Design professional with 24 years of experience in Hospitality, Restaurant, QSR prototype development, Commercial, Healthcare and Residential design. I own Allgood Interiors, Inc., where I guide projects from concept to completion and build strong client relationships through creative design solutions and a collaborative approach. As an adjunct college instructor and mentor, I share real-world industry knowledge with students, emphasizing design fundamentals, technical skills, and business practices. I am passionate about sustainable design, branding, and creating spaces that support operations and brand experiences for franchisees and corporate clients. Go to _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ to see professional projects

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I am a certified NCIDQ Interior Design professional with 24 years of experience in Hospitality, Restaurant, QSR prototype development, Commercial, Healthcare and Residential design. I own Allgood Interiors, Inc., where I guide projects from concept to completion and build strong client relationships through creative design solutions and a collaborative approach.

As an adjunct college instructor and mentor, I share real-world industry knowledge with students, emphasizing design fundamentals, technical skills, and business practices. I am passionate about sustainable design, branding, and creating spaces that support operations and brand experiences for franchisees and corporate clients. Go to Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup to see professional projects

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

CEO and Founder at Allgood Interiors, Inc.
October 1, 1996 - October 1, 2023
Led a turn-key interior design firm delivering concept-to-completion services for commercial and hospitality spaces. Responsible for marketing, sales, client relations, design development, FF&E procurement, and construction administration; developed design standards for QSR prototypes and managed staff and operations.
Project Designer at JBI Interiors, Inc.
July 1, 1994 - September 1, 1996
Prepared design portfolios and project documents for international and domestic Quick Service Restaurants. Duties included client and general contractor relations, drafting (AutoCAD/hand), rendering and material specifications; projects spanned from South America to the Pacific Rim with clients such as KFC, McDonald's, Burger King, and Pizza Hut.
Adjunct Instructor at Orange Coast College; Saddleback College; University of Chattanooga
January 1, 2008 - Present
Instruct interior design students with a focus on design fundamentals, technical skills, and business practices; courses include Codes for Interiors, Space Planning, Hospitality Design, Design Communication, Residential Design, Fundamentals of Design, Careers in Design, Internship, and more.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Interior Design, Magna Cum Laude at California State University - Long Beach
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1994
Associates of Arts: Interior Design at Golden West College - Huntington Beach
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1991
LEED Green Associate Certification at USGBC / Green Building Certification Institute
June 1, 2014 - June 18, 2026
NCIDQ Certification at National Council for Interior Design Qualification
April 20, 2022 - June 18, 2026
General Contractor License at California State License Board
July 1, 1999 - June 18, 2026

Qualifications

NCIDQ Certification
April 20, 2022 - June 18, 2026
LEED Green Associate Certification
June 1, 2014 - June 18, 2026
General Contractor License (California)
July 1, 1999 - June 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Healthcare, Real Estate & Construction, Education, Professional Services