I am a recent University graduate with a BA in Interior Design, aspiring to attain a position in a creative and challenging environment in which I can put my design skills to use and gain professional experience. My motivated and enthusiastic personality compliments my passion for design. My work experience combined with my education has contributed to my ability to become a valued member in any team.
John V. Schultz Furniture & Mattress, Erie, PA, US, Sales Consultant
Duties: Greet customers and help each individual discover their needs to eventually create a beautiful space while developing a client relationship to build trust. Quickly respond to all phone calls and emails from all customers. Finalize orders and enter finance information.
Goal Achieved: Knowledge of several mainstream furniture manufacturers. Responsibility of client orders from beginning to after the product is delivered. Attention to detail in all orders.
Network Consulting Inc., Erie, PA, US, Consulting Interior Designer
Duties: Wrote report and researched interior lighting techniques and energy savings in commercial construction projects. Selected finishes for corporate on-going projects.
Goal Achieved: Improving knowledge of lighting methods through research and gaining experience working with a professional in the design field.
Presque Isle Downs & Casino Clubhouse, Erie, PA, US, Server
Duties: Taking guests orders, serving food and beverages, checking with guests to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems if necessary, being responsible for payments, and cleaning tables.
Goal Achieved: Multitasking skills through serving multiple parties at once, and communication skills through providing a welcoming dining experience for guests.
ADW Architects, Charlotte, NC, US, Design Intern
Duties: Assisted Interior Designer by contacting sales representatives to order samples, putting together materials boards, organizing samples in materials lab and in Microsoft Excel, reading over drawings, hand drafting, altering images and drawings in Photoshop, some experience in MicroStation, and sitting in on meetings discussing on-going projects.
Goal Achieved: Gained professional interior design experience in an architecture firm, developed a greater education of furniture, materials and finishes.
Saint Vincent Health Center, Erie, PA, US, Food Service Associate
Duties: Deliver patient meals to rooms and take patient orders via telephone.
Goal Achieved: Developed communication skills with patients and other medical professionals, also gained time management skills through ensuring patient meal times.
