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Cassandra LaPorte

Cassandra LaPorte

Hadlyme, CT, US

 

About 

I am a highly motivated recent graduate of Cazenovia College, currently seeking a job in the commcercial, and healthcare design field. Oddly enough, I absolutely love working with codes and ADA guidelines. I also have a very high interest in sustainability, which I hope to be able to incorperate into my future career.

 

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS HGTV Design Project: Showhouse Showdown, Winning Design, Summer 2011 Retail Design Project Featured in Cazenovia College Art Gallery, Spring 2012 Collaborated on design for a vodka distillery, Fall 2011 Photographs included in “A Million Little Pictures” cross country exhibition, Fall 2011 Residential Design Project:  Designed kitchen re-model, Spring 2010 

COLLEGE ACTIVITIES Interior Design Club, Vice President  Dance Club, Vice President      Up ‘til Dawn – St. Jude’s Residence Hall Council    Tennis Club        Craft Club

Employment 

CJ Interior Design Studio, Pittsburgh, PA, US, Renderer

Hired to complete renderings for projects from home.

Aug 2011 - current
 

Fox Hopyard Golf Club, East Haddam, CT, US, Event set-up, bar back and server

Set up space for special events including private parties, showers, golf tournaments and weddings. Train incoming servers.

May 2006 - Sep 2011
 

CJ Interior Design Studio, Pittsburgh, PA, US, Intern

Collaborated on design ideas for all projects including HGTV Design Project for Showhouse Showdown.
Design Renderings.
Assisted lead Designer in project execution.
On-site review of drawings with contractors.
Met with contractors independently for project estimates.
Taught other intern 3ds Max.
Selected colors, finishes and materials for projects.

Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
 

Home Builders Association of Central New York, Syracuse, NY, US, Greeter- Parade of Homes

Greet community members as they come in to tour the home. Answer general questions about the home, questions about the builders, and the housing association.

Sep 2010 - Sep 2010
 

Education 

Cazenovia College, Cazenovia, NY, US, Bachelors, Interior Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design, Magna Cum Laude, GPA: 3.70
Studio Art Minor

CERTIFICATIONS
Lightolier Certified, 2010 LED Certified, 2010 NYSERDA Certified, High Performance School Design, 2011 ASID Student Member, 2011

Sep 2008 - May 2012
 

Awards 

Deans List 2009-2012, Award

2012
 

Presidential Leadership Scholarship, Scholarship

2008
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills