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Alexandra Seager

Alexandra Seager

New York, NY, US

 

About 

Design is an opportunity to use aesthetics and sustainability to maximize the beauty, comfort, and functionality of a space, as well as to secure the future of our planet. I believe details characterize a space, and that those details must reflect a client’s needs. Integrating efficiency and understanding psychology can change the dynamic of the relationship between human experience and space. Using materials to tell a story, design innovation to solve problems, and sustainability in a variety of ways are all guiding principles in my work. I enjoy creating challenging and complex concepts, and developing exciting moments that spark interest and engagement with a space. I have a strong sense of construction and an eye for aesthetics; furnishings, natural material, bold colors, and rich textures highlight the forms and function of a space. My work is innovative, detailed, and reflective of each client’s unique needs.

Employment 

Spacesmith, New York, NY, US, Junior Designer

Jun 2014 - current
 

Reddymade, New York, NY, Intern

My position consists of administrative work, office organization, organizing the material library, design projects, design presentations, and assisting in photo shoots.

Nov 2011 - Dec 2013
 

Panera Bread, Lead Day Baker & Associate

My position, as Lead Day Baker, was the first in the corporate Boston area. I was in charge of bakery aesthetics, baking fresh items all day, sampling, training new bakers and associates, cashier, barista, answering phones, and connecting with customers.
I was also responsible for back of the house maintenance, food safety, and general organization.

Aug 1998 - Sep 2010
 

Dave's Pet Food City, Associate

In charge of cash register, training new employees, answering phones, product returns, store organization, animal care, and customer assistance.

Mar 2005 - Jun 2008
 

Angela Fina's Professional Pottery, Assistant

Cleaned and organized studio a couple days a week
Prepared clay

Feb 2006 - Jan 2007
 

Education 

School of Visual Arts (SVA), New York, NY, US, Bachelors, Interior Design

Graduated with honors

Sep 2011 - May 2014
 

Boston Architectural College (BAC), Bachelors, Interior Design

Sep 2009 - May 2011
 

Awards 

Best Thesis Award, Award

2014 SVAID Best Thesis Award

2014
 

2014 NY11+ Student Exhibition, Nomination

Represented the School of Visual Arts

2014
 

ASID Education Legacy Fund, Scholarship

2013 Scholarship and Certificate of Excellence in Interior Design

2013
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills