Krista Lackey
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About
I am a 2011 graduate of The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg with my Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Interior Design. In the time that I spent at The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg I became very active in the school. I flourished in my classes and graduated with honors with a 3.5 GPA. I was a Student Ambassador which allowed me to meet many great people. I also worked as a Resource Room Manager and an Interior Design Tutor. I was very involved in Student Organizations; I was President of the interior design student run organization, Design Alliance. After running the group for two years I was asked to be a Student Advisory Group Leader to oversee and manage all of the Student Organizations.
I am currently working as an Interior Designer at a commercial interior design and build company out of Crystal Lake called Affrunti Design & Management. I am involved in the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce and a member of their Young Professionals network group. After being involved for 8 months, I was nominated to become Chair of the group's Connect Committee, which finds new ways for young business people to network with one another.
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Education
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Bachelor of Fine Arts Interior DesignIllinois Institute of Art2009 - 2011
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Experience
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Interior DesignerAffrunti Design MgmtJan 2012 - Present (13 years)Affrunti Design & Management is a full service interiors firm offering expertise in planning, design and project management of business interiors. With over three million square feet of space designed in corporate, medical, financial and specialties, Affrunti Design & Management has become a company of increasingly higher technology and standards in the field of interior design and construction management.
Duties include but not limited to:
- Producing AutoCAD construction documents and creating 3D renderings in SketchUp
- Managing the materials library and scheduling meetings with vendors to view the new products
- Conceptualize various color schemes and finish options for projects
- Meeting with clients and creating presentation boards
- Visiting job sites for verification and running meetings with the contractors
- Direct the company's marketing by: keeping track of the Facebook and LinkedIn pages, assisted with designing the company's website and keeping it current, designed and produce the ADM quarterly publication, and putting together company marketing materials -
Special Ops Promotional Team CaptainChicago SlaughterDec 2008 - Present (16 years 1 month)The Chicago Slaughter is an American professional football team. They have been members of the Indoor Football League since the 2010 season. The franchise was a part of the Continental Indoor Football League from 2007-2009, winning the championship in 2009. The Slaughter's head coach is Steve "Mongo" McMichael and their owner is Jim McMahon, both from the 1985 Chicago Bears Super bowl team.
Duties include but not limited to:
- To represent Chicago Slaughter in a positive and professional manner while spreading the name of the Slaughter in the surrounding communities at various appearances
- Developing a team of strong, confident women to partake in the Special Ops Team
- Maintaining a positive atmosphere among team members
- Structuring a game-day schedule for the promotional team
- Assist with the execution of all in stadium entertainment, which enhances the atmosphere and fan experience
- Aiding with opening ceremonies, national anthem, in-game and post-game contests and promotions, promotional giveaways, and special celebrations -
Interior DesignerFreelance DesignerJul 2008 - Present (16 years 6 months)- Performing on-site design consultation and space planning
- Selecting materials and finishes
- Managing the project's progress
- Providing professional organization for the home and office -
Student AmbassadorThe Illinois Institute of Art-SchaumburgMay 2010 - Jan 2012 (1 year 8 months)Student Ambassadors are current students who act as a link between the school and current and prospective students and their families. They use their own experiences to give people interested in university life an idea of what it is like to be a student.
Duties included but not limited to:
- Represented The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg during internal and external activities
- Lead campus tours during orientations and open houses
- Had a positive influence on future/current students and the college
- Assisted the college representative during off-campus events -
Interior Design TutorThe Illinois Institute of Art-SchaumburgApr 2011 - Dec 2011 (8 months)- Assisted interior design students in various aspects of their education, such as: hand drafting, AutoDesk AutoCAD, AutoDesk Revit Architecture, Adobe Photoshop, and SketchUp
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Resource Room ManagerThe Illinois Institute of Art-SchaumburgMar 2010 - Dec 2011 (1 year 9 months)- Managed the school's interior design sample center
- Organized donated samples for student use in projects
- Researched products to educate students on their priorities
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Interior Design InternArthur P. O'Hara, Inc.Jun 2011 - Sep 2011 (3 months)Arthur P. O’Hara Inc. is the company Chicago goes to for their office furniture solutions. Our satisfied customers have come to expect flexibility, speed, and convenience with a reputation for having a solution for just about any office furniture need-and a unique ability to "make it happen." Whether you are looking to purchase one desk, bookcase, vertical, lateral or fireproof filing cabinet for you office, or furnish an entire business, Arthur P. O’Hara can help.
Duties included but not limited to:
- Worked in the showroom by helping customers find exactly what they were looking for
- Learned the products that Arthur P. O’Hara, Inc. works with
- Designed commercial space plans with the 20/20 Giza software
- Organized the design library and communicated with vendors and representatives
- Assisted with design concepts for clients and shadow during client meetings
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Office AssociateThe RoomPlaceJun 2008 - Jan 2009 (7 months)The Roomplace is a chain of furniture stores headquartered in Lombard, Illinois operating 22 stores in Illinois and Indiana. It was voted as one of the top 100 retailers in the United States by Furniture Today in 2011.
Duties included but not limited to:
- Took and processed customer payments, managed a cash drawer, and processed financing purchases
- Provided telephone coverage and arranged delivery/pickup dates
- Processed sales orders and assisted in working the daily reports
- Provided telephone coverage and performed other duties to assist in providing prompt, effective customer service at the store level and on the phone
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Awards
Leadership Certificate, 2012
Volunteered at Habitat for Humanity, 2011
Attended The American Heart Association Go Red for Women Luncheon, 2011
Received The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg Education Foundation Scholarship for Interior Design, 2010
Featured in The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg Careers in the Arts presentation, 2010
Work displayed at The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg, 2010, 2011
Leadership Certificate Program, 2010-2011
Certificate of Appreciation, 2008 and 2009
Award of Excellence, 2007
Girl Scouts of America, Member for 13 years
Girl Scout Gold Award, 2007 -
Affiliations
Crystal Lake Chamber Young Professionals, Allied ASID, Allied IIDA,
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