I am dedicated to this career endeavor; as I am doing something that I feel passionate about. I enjoy painting and photography and I just started learning how to refurbish furniture. DIY projects are always something that I like to do when I have free time.
Kitchens on Montana, Santa Monica, CA, Drafter/Design Assistant
Create layouts, plans and elevations for kitchen designs and remodels. Design electrical and mechanical plans according to kitchen specifications and appliance package. Organize and mantain all samples in showroom. Assist with pricing in accordance with manufacturer idiosyncrasies.
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, US, Teacher's Assistant
Liaison between students and professor. Support professor with student assignments and projects. Lead students through discussions and critiques while aiding in the development of ideas for projects. Initiated relevant topics for class discussion.
Elvis Restaino Designs, LLC, West Hollywood, CA, US, Drafter
Responsible for creating detailed 2D renderings of room designs and elevations. Compose room binders to communicate design work for 3D renders. Utilize marketing skills for binder presentation and organization.
Annette English + Associates, Beverly Hills, CA, US, Interior Design Intern
Supported senior and junior designers with project organization including tracking of client proposals, invoices, samples, and schedules. Gained knowledge of PDC and LCDQ while generating relationships with vendors. Researched and created inspiration boards. Managed materials library. Efficient with Design Studio.
MML PR, Venice, CA, US, Office Manager
Assisted publicists with day-to-day projects including events, travel plans and execution of weekly pitches. Fully managed and organized beauty supply room as well as all sample requests including mailing, pick/up drop off, tracking and inventory. Coordination of project supplies, event supplies and creative build of project pitches. Met project deadlines under stressful situations and time constraints.
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, US, Architecture and Interior Design
Certificate in Architecture and Interior Design - Foundation level for master's program
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York, New York, NY, US, Color Specialist