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To apply my artistic experiences where I can work with a creative and dynamic team in developing bold color and material palettes, and to continue to expand my knowledge about color and fabric
Phipps & Co., New York, NY, US, Assistant Project Manager
- Assisted Project Managers and developed intricate and accurate project matrices (take-offs) and all item specification lists (+50 items including finishes, furniture, and fixtures- apartments, condominiums, and hotels)
- Communicated with CEO on a daily basis to discuss projects and to receive quotation mark-ups & regularly communicated with the China office (via email/ phone) to advise project specifications
- Completed and calculated (no profit & with profit) quotations: mark-ups/ margins, purchase invoices, and profit details
- Supervised two clients' projects, (1) Stone client: managed various deadlines per week, offered options between granite & quartz countertops/ backsplash, sent out quotations and final purchase invoices (including five items, $80,000), (2) Hotel developer: $1.5 million project (including 20 items), collaborated with architect and provided all interior finishes, furniture, and fixtures
- Managed and revamped materials library (consisting of accessories, hardware, stone, tile, vinyl, wood) & requested for project samples from the China office/ vendors
Carnegie Fabrics Creative, New York, NY, US, Design Intern
- Worked with Xorel Design Team and created names for latest Xorel collection print styles
- Developed presentation renderings, using Photoshop (hospitality, health care, retail)
- Prepared InDesign presentation boards and iPad presentation layouts
- Created color palettes of Xorel styles and organized test samples into color schemes for final selection
- Worked with Textile Design Team to create material palettes & complementary textile palettes, concentrating on color and pattern, for promotional tactics
- Communicated with Executive Vise President (Creative) & Designers to create inspiration, trend, Pinterest presentations to be sent out to clients
- Developed concept artwork for new (healthcare) textile with Designers using Illustrator
The Gap Inc., New York, NY, US, Freelance, Administrative Support Assistant in Design & Production
- Support Gap Body & Kids/Baby Production Teams, by organizing samples daily and updating PLM by requesting fabric from our global partners
- Coordinate with Gap Body Design Team, by revising seasonal color schemes using Illustrator and preparing InDesign presentations for merchants
- Assist in updating PLM with all marketing features for Gap Body styles (+50 styles), inclusive of creating key templates
The Gap Inc., New York, NY, US, Fabric Research & Development Intern
- Worked with Fabric Research & Development Department (Trim, Knits, and Wovens)
- Developed new season concept boards (Finding inspirational pictures and new trim and fabric)
- Assisted in finding specific types of trim and fabric to provide for designers' needs and requests
- Attended vendor meetings and assisted in choosing new innovative samples
- Organized and created new sourcing libraries for all three departments
Joyce D. Silverman Interiors, Brooklyn, NY, US, Interior Design Intern
- Researched and selected finishes and furniture for interior specifications, while working closely with principal, consultants, and various vendors
- Aided interior designers with drafting and assembling, proposals and presentation materials
- Attended project site meetings to confirm measurements of clients' homes
- Developed custom furniture designs with clients to meet their specifications
- Coordinated the materials and recourse libraries for the Interiors Department
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York, New York, NY, US, Color Specialist
New York Eleven Plus 2013 Exhibition - Albany & New York City Exhibitions, Nomination
Nominated to represent the School of Visual Arts Interior Design Program
Gap Inc. Farbric R&D Intern Award and Applause Recognition, Honorable Mention
