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Christyn Gorga

Christyn Gorga

Paramus, NJ, US

 

About 

I am an Interior Designer with experience in high end residential design and hospitality design.  I enjoy working closely with clients to achieve their ideal environments. 

I studied at Syracuse University's nationally recognized Interior Design program, and receive a well rounded education.  Upon graduating, I began working for a hospitality design firm in New Jersey.  After my time there, I began working for a high-end design firm in New Jersey, where I am currently.  Working directly under the president on the company, I have gained an invaluable education into the inner workings of a design firm and what it takes to be successful in this industry.  While my time there has been nothing but exemplary, I am now looking to project my career even further with my next opportunity.  I am looking to return to the hospitality/commercial field of interior design with a company that I can grow with.  Please feel free to contact me regarding any employment opportunities!

Employment 

Polo M.A. Inc., Boonton, NJ, US, Interior Designer

Responsibilities include one-on-one meetings with clients to discuss project direction and progress, documenting existing conditions, CAD drawings, space planning, invoicing, creating purchase orders and subsequent follow up, site visits to check progress of jobs and oversee installations, FF&E selection, obtaining custom quotes, custom cabinetry/furniture drawing and design, meeting with sales representatives, resolving damage and repair claims to merchandise, research new vendors and resources, manage Assistant Interior Designer and delegate work, schedule vendors for installations, keep projects on schedule.

Jan 2006 - current
 

Maxey Hayse Design Studios, Montclair, NJ, US, Assistant Interior Designer

Responsibilities included CAD drawings, space planning, finish selection, furniture selection, upkeep of the office and design library, administrative duties, ordering samples, researching new products, preparing presentation boards, met with sales representatives about their products and updated the design library.

Sep 2005 - Dec 2005
 

J. Gorga Construction, Inc., Paramus, NJ, US, Design Consultant

Consulted with contractors in the selection of residential design products and specified materials within budget, created AutoCad drawings and renderings, collaborated with industry professionals in the selection of materials, worked with homeowners during the design process, consulted with the contractor and client during the estimate process.

Jun 2002 - Aug 2004
 

Education 

Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, US, Bachelors, Environmental Design/Interiors

Environmental Design is a FIDER accredited program that focuses on the study of Interior Design and its relationship to architecture in its environmental context and the metaphor of the city within a building.
Minor in Psychology.

Aug 2001 - May 2005
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills