Graduate of the Illinois Institute of Art- Schaumburg, IL (CIDA accreditation) with experience in all aspects of design. Interests in retail, hospitality, and commercial design along with green/ sustainable practices. Passion lies in the eclectic style and the up coming new age ideas (adaptive re-use).
*Looking to relocate to Southern California for Full-Time position as soon as possible.
**Would also be available to travel with work.
SPECIALTIES
WORKING TOWARDS
LEED certification 2012, NCIDQ certification 2014
Charles Sparks and Company, Westchester, IL, US, Intern/Designer
-Retail design, planning, communication.
-Projects include new/remodeled Starbucks Coffee locations
Caribou Coffee, Schaumburg, IL, US, Shift Supervisor
-Being a role model by managing 8-10 employees
-Learning how to place bulk orders, cash handling and helping customers while multi-tasking
-Administer training to new employees when necessary
Design d'Vision, Arlington Heights, IL, US, Design Assistant
-Answering phones and speaking with designers and reps
-Ordering by faxing for memos and placing purchase orders
-Expanding my knowledge of different vendors
Design d'Vision, Arlington Heights, IL, US, Intern/Design Assistant
-Answering phones and speaking with designers and reps
-Ordering by faxing for memos and placing purchase orders
-Expanding my knowledge of different vendors
The Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg, Schaumburg, IL, US, Bachelors, Interior Design
TECHNICAL SKILLS
AutoCAD, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Photoshop,
Revit Architecture, Microsoft Word, Google SketchUp, Adobe InDesign
RELATED COURSEWORK
Commercial Design, Perspective and Rendering, Textiles and Materials, Specialty Design, Residential Design, Codes and Specifications, Kitchen and Bath, Detailing
William Rainey Harper College, Palatine, IL, US, Fine Arts-Interior Design
-General Education Courses with concentration in Interior Design
“Most Efficient Space Planner” Award, Spring 2011, Award
Was able to introduce a graphic design firm into an existing space using less than 8,000 square feet.
Dean’s Honors List, March 2010-December 2011, Award
Perfect Attendance Award, Summer 2010, Award
Attended NeoCon, 2010, 2012, Other
