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Kimberly Macaluso

Kimberly Macaluso

Bay Shore, NY, US

 
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About 

Employment 

KMVD - Kimberly Macaluso Virtual Interior Design Assistant, Bay Shore, NY, US, Owner

Jun 2019 - current
 

Base3D, New York, Project Manager

As a project manager for Base3D I am a liaison between our local and international clients and our international 3D artists. I focus on developing, maintaining, and managing client relationships as well as managing high quality 2D and 3D renderings from project start to finish:
• Managing 35-45 projects at all times, completing about 5 projects a week
• With the use of Project Work Flow, making sure all stages of the rendering process are completed within 10-15 business days to create high volume productivity while making sure all images generated to our highest standards.
• Using Photoshop and CAD drawings daily to visually communicate architectural and interior designs to 3D artists in China
• Managing the time zone differences with clients and 3D artists with high awareness for the time sensitivity for project completion
• Managing incoming sales inquiries from existing clients and referrals

Feb 2018 - Feb 2019
 

Grisoro Designs, New York, NY, US, Junior Interior Designer

As the Junior Designer for Grisoro Designs I directly support the owner and principal with all phases of residential projects in Manhattan and Long Island. Some projects range from re-decorating using existing pieces to full gut renovations. My favorite task as a junior designer is connecting with vendors and sourcing the perfect pieces within' our client's specific budget and time frame.

Mar 2017 - Mar 2018
 

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, US, Intern - Design & Construction

Working with the design and construction team at Memorial Sloane Kettering was truly a memorable learning experience. I was able to visit the sites of new construction to learn the phases of construction and how a team of designers and architects contributed to create beautiful and highly functional, efficient spaces for patients and healthcare professionals.

Mar 2017 - Jun 2017
 

Heather Zick Design, New York, NY, US, Interior Design Assistant

As an interior design assistant to the Principal of Heather Zick Design I supported Heather in all phases of the design process for all residential, residential staging, and commercial projects. Together we staged over 20 model apartments at Manhattan House for resale and re-designed the 100 hallways within' Manhattan House towers while also managing a full gut renovation on Central Park West among other projects.

Oct 2014 - Oct 2016
 

Furnished Quarters, New York City, Human Resources Coordinator

As a Human Resources Coordinator for a small-medium corporate housing company, I was able to establish long lasting relationships with my 'customers', or fellow co-workers. I assisted the Vice President, and the Director of Human Resources with all Human Resources tasks and took the lead and initiative on some of my own projects. I also completed administrative tasks and was a point of contact for all employees at the company in regards to benefits, performance management, employee relations, recruitment, on-boarding and new hire orientation as well as HRIS.

Sep 2012 - Aug 2014
 

VillageCare, New York City, Human Resources Assistant

"At Furnished Quarters, we enable residents to stay differently. We provide a comfortable, fully furnished and equipped private apartment, plenty of helpful neighborhood information and 24-hour customer service. Because our services—including design, housekeeping, and maintenance—are in-house, we’re able to meet our residents’ needs quickly and consistently. While we consider ourselves first and foremost a hospitality company, we're proud to offer a distinctly residential experience for all of our guests."

As an assistant to the Vice President of Human Resources, I worked closely with payroll and preformed all needed HR administrative duties; calendar management, applicant screening, interview scheduling, New Hire Orientations, assisting with benefit enrollment, utilizing ADP employee database, creating employee reports, employment verifications, organizing of all confidential personnel files, coordinating monthly employee recognition breakfasts for all offices, etc

Jan 2011 - Aug 2012
 

Education 

New York School of Interior Design (NYSID), New York City, Masters, Interior Design - MFA-1

The focus of the MFA-1 program is on the ability to formulate, propose, and work out design solutions that are safe, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing. The comprehensive curriculum emphasizes research and analysis applied to a wide range of user groups, taking into account global practice, sustainable design, and social justice. The program is also structured to allow for ample opportunities to work outside the classroom, with an Experiential Learning course offered in the summer where students can do internships, independent study, study travel, or community/service learning.

Classes I am currently during my first semester taking include; Historical Styles, Color For Interiors, Design and Drawing, Interior Design Studio, Sketchup, Adobe Indesign, Textiles.

Aug 2014 - Jun 2017
 

Zicklin School of Business. Baruch College/CUNY, New York City, Bachelors, Marketing Management

Aug 2009 - Feb 2014
 

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