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Stephanie Macari

Stephanie Macari

Branford, CT, US

 

About 

I am a student at the University of New Haven and I will be graduating this coming May. I am passionate about the design field, and am eager to grow and learn as a new designer. 

I am actively involved in the Connecticut chapter of American Society of Interior Designers. I am the student chapter president at UNH, as well as the Student Representative to the Board of CT. 

Employment 

Porcelanosa, Paramus, NJ, US, Kitchen Designer / Sales Support

· Assist sales staff in promoting the product to clientele.
· Design modern contemporary kitchens with high-end customizable European cabinetry and metric measurements.
· Design display kitchens for Porcelanosa Showrooms.
· Provide architectural and design solutions to homeowners and the A&D community with innovation and quality service.
· Use 20/20 Planit design software and AutoCAD to develop designs that address the clients concerns while meeting their needs.
· Knowledge of kitchen and wardrobe products suitable for commercial and residential applications.

Jun 2014 - current
 

University Tees, Lakewood, OH, US, Campus Manager

Actively approach clubs and organizations to determine their needs and build professional relationships
Collaborate with student organizations on campus to create and order custom apparel or promotional products
Participate in weekly conference calls with sales manager to consistently update sales plan
First Campus Manager at UNH

Dec 2012 - current
 

Pier 1 Imports, Branford, CT, US, Sales Associate

Provide customers with design advice for home furnishings
Accountable for monthly rotating of in-store displays and visual merchandising
Assist customers with purchases, open Pier 1 credit cards, work as a team to meet Pier 1’s sales goal each shift
Replenish merchandise and clean up during closing

Sep 2012 - current
 

Kitchens by Gedney, Inc., Madison, CT, US, Intern

Drafted floorplans in AutoCAD and by hand Assisted the designers with kitchen job
pricing, including cabinets, fillers, moldings,
etc.
Went to preliminary, demolition, in-progress, and
complete job sites Participated in weekly staff meetings

May 2013 - Aug 2013
 

Education 

University of New Haven, West Haven, CT, US, Bachelors, Interior Design

Bachelor of Arts
Estimated Graduation: May 2014
Major GPA: 3.8
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society

Studies include basic design and architectural drawing courses, construction documents, lighting design and specifications, building systems and codes, interior materials and finishes, and interior design studios 1-6.

Aug 2010 - current
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills