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Cristina Strader
FL
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About
I currently work in the commercial design field, mostly with retail spaces, boutiques, gift shops, and restaurants. I meet with various franchisee and independent owners to turn brand concepts into drawing sets for permit. I also create residential kitchen designs with 3D views to help the client visualize their new space and create quotes using Fabuwood cabinetry.
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Education
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Summer Program: Graphic Design & Design ManagementParsons The New School for Design2008 - 2008
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Bachelor of Arts Interior DesignFlorida State University2004 - 2008
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Experience
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DesignerDelray Beach, FLFeb 2015 - Present (9 years 10 months)• Collaborated with brand designers to complete construction documents for franchisees
• Designed juice bar flagship location interpreting client’s initial vision through final construction, and coordinated with project manager to meet deadlines and exceed expectations for execution
• Redesigned kitchen showrooms with new cabinetry line to become dealer and provide design and installation services, while developing additional leads and relationships with local clientele
• Remodeled retail stores for layout efficiency, versatility, and developed custom fixtures to increase sales by average of 30% -
Design AssistantSuzanne Gausch DesignsMiami, FLJul 2014 - Feb 2015 (7 months)• Composed floorplans and elevations using AutoCAD for residential design installations
• Researched product options to align with project and client objectives
• Developed 3D renderings of spaces with SketchUp and Photoshop
• Assisted in client presentations to convey furniture and finish options
• Specified and purchased furniture, fixtures, and materials to meet budget and timelines -
Design Sales ManagerMiami, FL2005 - Jun 2014 (8 years 6 months)* Selling products from worldwide design sources
* Follow up with vendors and clients
* Manage website sales
* Keep the team on track with daily goals
* Process incoming and outgoing shipments
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Legal AssistantMiami, FL2005 - 2009 (4 years)* Prepare and edit: invoices, letters and legal documents
* File, copy, collate, and index case files
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Interior Design InternTallahassee, FLJan 2008 - Apr 2008 (3 months)* Assembling material boards
* Updating and cataloguing materials library
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Affiliations
ASID, IIDA
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@cmsdesign, member since 2008
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