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Objective                                                                                                   

To broaden my horizons and gain more experience in the commercial and hospitality design fields.

 

Education                                                                                                  

Villa Maria College (CIDA accredited)                                                  Major: Interior Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, May 2016                                          

                            

Skills                                                                                                          

  • Knowledgeable in AutoCAD, Revit, Google Sketchup, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign

  • Accomplished with space planning, concept development and material selection

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills

  • Proficient in presentation and idea communication

  • Experienced in sustainability and universal design

  • Restoration work with Shea’s Performing Arts Center

  • Recipient of the Historical Restoration and Preservation Certificate

Leadership Experience                                                                              

  • Secretary for IN club ASID student chapter [fall 2013-spring 2016]

  • Leadership for Life Seminar [spring 2013]

  • Special Spaces Buffalo [winter 2015]

Work Experience                                                                                         

The Kittinger Gallery                                                                   June 2015 to May 2016

5363 Transit Rd. Williamsville, NY 14221                                    Position: Intern/Design Assistant

716.204.4040

 

Kalamata Family Restaurant                                                      September 2011 to August 2012   

Address: 5690 S Transit Rd, Lockport NY 14094                                               Position: Hostess

Phone: 716.433.2626

 

Arrowhead Golf course                                                                June 2010 to August 2013

Address: 12292 Clarence Center Rd, Akron, NY 14001                                   Position: Banquet Server

Phone: 716.542.4653

 

Community Involvement                                                               

  • Habitat for Humanity                                                                  Spring 2014 and 2015 Through IN club we worked on the demolition phase of a house.

  • Festival of Trees                                                                   Winter 2012, 2013, 2014

   As a design team we made Christmas displays to be auctioned

   off with proceeds going to Women and Children’s Hospital.

  • Junior League Show House                                                                        Spring 2015

   I was part of a design team for an artist’s studio and I helped

   construct a built in window seat.

  • Special Spaces Buffalo                                                                          Spring 2015

   I was part of a small design team to assemble a terminally ill

   girl’s bedroom.

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