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Christina Chen

Christina Chen

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

Interior designer, artist, and active language learner.
Recent graduate from Pratt Institute, interior design experience gained in multiple projects through residential and commercial designs. A detail oriented team player with strong business communicating skills. LEED AP BD+C accredited professional and pursuing licensure. Seeking an working environment that appreciates creativity and laughter.

Employment 

Freelance, New York, NY, US, Interior Designer and Consultant

- Projects include 3,500 SF apartment combination and other private residences throughout NYC
- Produce design drawing set, schedules, fixture sourcing, and conducting presentations/ meetings.
- Assess client needs to provide space planning and furniture/ finish budget purchasing packages.
- Interior Design Consultant for Jose Ramirez Architects.

Jan 2017 - current
 

Maxine Shriber Design and Simply Decorate LLC, New York, Interior Designer and Project Manager

-- Visit job sites and communicate with contractors, vendors, and clients to meet project objectives.
-- Draft and complete design drawings and construction drawing sets from field surveys.
-- Work with principal and architect to apply for DOB permit and Landmark permit.
-- Make client presentations by creating 2D/3D renderings and/or detailed elevations.
-- Sourcing materials, artworks, furnishings, and appliances to meet client needs.
-- Calculate project estimate, draft contracts, write up invoices, and collect commission.
-- Make and manage 2D/3D furniture drawings with Vectorworks for Simply Decorate backend system.
-- Create online design packages for Simply Decorate and specify furnishing pieces.

May 2013 - Dec 2016
 

WHAT IF: Chinatown - Once Upon a Time Architectural Exhibition, New York, NY, US, Exhibition Participant

- Produce drawings and diagrams with Rhino for the exhibition with a group of designers and architects.

Jun 2016 - Jul 2016
 

Pratt Institute, Interior Design Department, Brooklyn, NY, US, Undergraduate Architectural Drawing Class Teaching Assistant

- Provide support and help in class to students with hand drafting/rendering knowledge.

Aug 2013 - May 2014
 

Pratt Institute Library, Brooklyn, NY, US, Multimedia Front Desk and Equipment Loan Office Librarian

- Circulated equipments and DVDs to students and staff.
- Troubleshoot technical issues with projectors, video cameras, and photography light kits.

Aug 2011 - May 2013
 

Ogilvy One Marketing Worldwide, Taipei, TW, Account Executive and Management Intern

- Worked on Centurion Marketing Campaign with American Express.
- Inspected print samples to ensure the quality of final production; select artworks and materials for airport lounge.
- Communicated with creative dept. and client on a regular basis to ensure the quality of final production.

May 2010 - Aug 2010
 

Education 

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, Masters, Interior Design

Aug 2011 - May 2014
 

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana-Champaign, Bachelors, Advertising

Aug 2007 - May 2011
 

Skills