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About
I am a graduate of the Academy of Art University with a second Bachelor's degree in Interior Design. My first degree was received from the University of Hartford in Art History. My professional career has always been focused on professional creative service, primarily as a project manager for advertising agency creative departments. I made the move to go back to school to pursue my passion for interior architecture and design. I now work for a furniture design and manufacturing company, but my goal is to work with a studio where I will be involved in the overall creative process and design amazing interior spaces.
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Education
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Bachelors of Art Interior Architecture & DesignAcademy of Art University2009 - 2011
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Bachelors of Art Art HistoryUniversity of Hartford1993 - 1997
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Experience
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DesignerJL FurnishingsLos Angeles, CASep 2012 - Present (12 years 3 months)– Collaborate with designers from concept to CAD drawing to finished piece
– Work closely with designers regarding materials, finishes, revisions and prototype review
– Coordinate with production and engineering managers to produce furniture within budget
– Manage logistics with designers and fabrication team to make sure install dates are met
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Visual Merchandising AssociateCrate & BarrelSan Francisco, CASep 2011 - Nov 2012 (1 year 2 months)– Set up displays and fixtures, designed windows based on planograms, and assisted in any visual merchandising needs
– Maintained a clean and stocked showroom for all incoming and returning customers
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Design InternSan Francisco, CAJun 2012 - Sep 2012 (3 months)– Worked with designers on concept development and space planning
– Performed site reviews and measures for accurate CAD floorplans and elevations
– Sourced materials and finishes for internal and client projects
– Styled photo shoots for commercial and residential projects
– Prepared schedules, FF&E binders, and expediting reports -
Showroom InternAnn SacksSan Francisco, CAJan 2010 - May 2010 (4 months)– Accompanied sales representatives to sites for installation review
– Maintained a clean and organized sample and showroom
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Project DireectorVitroNov 2008 - Jul 2009 (8 months)
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Project DirectorNYCAEncinitas, CANov 2005 - Aug 2007 (1 year 9 months)– Developed project timelines, monitored job progress, and led weekly status meetings
– Approved all projects leaving agency for client review, approval, and printing
– Assigned by management to oversee production studio in all new business pitches -
Project ManagerCorbett AccelNew York, NYMar 2002 - Jul 2005 (3 years 4 months)– Created work flow processes for print ads, promotional materials, and creative projects
– Approved final comps of all components leaving agency (meeting materials, final ad files, and medical/legal review materials)
– Developed project timelines, monitored job progress, and led weekly status meetings
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Awards
La Borsa Negozio showed in the 2011 Winter Show
POP Hotel showed in the 2012 Spring Show
Heliocentric featured in 2012 issue of 180 Magazine -
Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@MelissaB75, member since 2014
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