I am an interior designer educated in the most current technology with a background in art and sales. My strengths are in communication, concept development, presentation delivery and listening.  I am motivated and eager to learn.

CORE COMPETENCIES 
• Advanced skills in AutoCAD, Photoshop, Revit, and Microsoft Office Software.
• Strong hand rendering, painting and quick sketching skills.

• Excel in providing individualized customer service and creating personal relationships.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design (BFA)
Design Institute of San Diego, San Diego, CA, CIDA Accredited, December 2011
• Peer nominated to give commencement speech at graduation (view at http://youtu.be/PCskdshVjSM)
• Portfolio (view at http://meganhearon.carbonmade.com/)
Bachelor of Fine arts in Studio Art (BFA)
University of Arizona, Tucson Arizona, May 2006

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
id studios, San Diego, CA
Intern, 2011-2012
Consultant, 2012-Present
I assist with construction documents, fabric selections, research, specifications, board assembly and communication with manufacturer representatives.
• Assembled project boards for the SDSU Aztec Center
Pottery Barn, San Diego, CA
Design Specialist, 2010-Present
I provide scheduled and impromptu consultations, in-store and at homes, for guests needing an interior designer.
• Awarded the CTS (Catch The Spirit Award) for customer service, January 2012.
• Selected to stage a ranch house and teepees for Madeleine Pickens, wife of T. Boone Pickens, for CBS morning show.
Young + Company, Incorporated, San Diego, CA
Intern, 2010
I improved the organization of the materials library and assisted in AutoCAD and Excel when needed.
• Assisted with the completion of FF&E specification books for 2 government projects including price point comparisons.
Enterprise Rent-a-Car, San Diego, CA
Management Trainee, 2006
Assistant Manager, 2007-2008
I completed a program where I received intense training in sales, customer service and marketing. Enterprise promotes on performance and I quickly moved to the position of assistant manager where I was responsible for employee development, branch performance, and resolving customer questions and concerns.
• 5 time San Diego MVP for sales and Customer Service.
• Consistent high sales and customer service scores above corporate average.

ACTIVITIES
• Volunteer for the United Services Organization, offering support for military and their families
• Student chapter of ASID
• 13 time half marathon finisher raising money for selected charities between 2009-present