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Megan Sickles

Megan Sickles

Philadelphia, PA, US

 

About 

I am a soon-to-be graduate of Drexel's MS in Interior Design & Architecture program seeking a full-time position in New York City. 

Employment 

Eimer Design, Philadelphia, PA, US, Interior Design Intern

• Meet with reps, coordinate educational luncheons, and maintain our material library
• Serve as a resource when the design team needs additional project assistance

Mar 2015 - current
 

Drexel University Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, Department of Architecture and Interiors, Philadelphia, PA, US, Graduate/Teaching Assistant

• Serve as a mentor and teaching assistant for interiors classes
• Assist with events such as Research Day, open houses, and NASAD work collection
• Work as an attendant in the school’s Hybrid Making Lab operating a laser cutter,
CNC Router, and various hand tools
• Support the department by performing a variety of administrative duties as needed

Sep 2013 - current
 

Gensler, New York, NY, US, Interior Design Intern

• Assisted in completing base sales area and BOH elevations for a department store
occupying parts of five floors in a new mixed use development in City Point, Brooklyn
• Performed construction document sheet setup and redline edits to assist my team
in the permit and bidding process
• Adapted standard base transition details, developed egress plans, set up the door/
hardware schedule, and documented MEP coordination of the City Point project
• Participated in a wide range of studio meetings, product presentations, software
trainings, and networking events
• Collaborated with a cross-disciplinary team of Gensler interns, employees, and Far
Rockaway community members on a intern project redesigning an abandoned fire
house as a community center

Jun 2014 - Sep 2014
 

QVC, West Chester, PA, US, Scenic Design Intern

• Organized and maintained the Scenic Style Guide digital collection for use in the
creative direction of the network’s shows
• Converted Scenic Style Guides to a new layout utilizing Adobe InDesign & Photoshop
• Participated in weekly meetings with the creative team and other departments

Jun 2013 - Sep 2013
 

Deloitte & Touche LLP, Philadelphia, PA, US, Experienced Audit Assistant

• Collaborated with small teams from Audit Assistant to Partner to complete yearend
and interim audits for clients in various industries within budgeted time
• Obtained my Certified Public Accountant License in Pennsylvania (No. CA056868 -
Currently on Inactive Status)
• Established and maintained a professional relationship with my teams and clients

Sep 2010 - Jun 2012
 

Education 

Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, Masters, Interior Design & Architecture

• Dean’s Fellowship Recipient

Jun 2012 - current
 

The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), University Park, PA, US, Bachelors, Accounting

• Graduated in top 2% of the class with Highest Distinction

Aug 2006 - May 2010
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills