My name is Sarah Loya, I am a recent graduate of The Art Institute of California-Inland Empire. Upon graduation I received my bachelors, from my newly WASCA accredited school, in interior design. Describing myself as a designer in three words or less, I would say, I am a quick visionary. When purposed with a concept for a space, I am able to readily provide design ideas.
My work background while in school has been in fashion retail, along with a previous background in furniture retail. I believe this experience in retail has taught me many things that can be used in the design industry. One of these skills is working with and developing a clientele. Having a strong customer base in our industry I believe is key, no clientele, no job.
While working retail I have begun to notice that the patterns and colors which are popular in fashion are also translated in interior design. This observation has made me conscious of current trends in the industry.
New York and Company, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, US, Sales Associate
I assist customers on a daily basis. My job consist of working the register, to helping with store floor set, Opening boxes of freight and daily and nightly clean up. While working on the sales floor it is my job to promote the NY and Company Rewards Credit Card.
Pier 1 Imports, Fontana, CA, US, Sales Associate
On a daily basis I would assist customers. It was my job to ring customers up at the register, fill out order forms, process incoming shipment, take care of janitorial duties and set up floor with new merchandise.
The Art Institute of California - Inland Empire, San Bernardino, CA, US, Bachelors, Interior Design
I studied
Design Principals
Space Planning
Design Programs-InDesign, Photoshop, AutoCad, Google Sketch Up, and 3ds Max
Rendering
Color Theory
Best of Quarter-Human Factors, 1st Place
We had the best class project. The project was helping with a charity event for Loma Linda Children's Hospital. We collected art work from patients as well as photographed the work. We put together a slide show and a poster.
Best of Quarter-Building Construction and Systems, 1st Place
This was a group class project. For this particular project we had to construct a model of different types of building systems.
