career objective                              

recent interior design graduate eager to contribute superior customer service, project management, and technical skills toward actively supporting a creative company in designing unique spaces

profile                                                

ø  offer more than three years of interior and event design experience as well as a b.a. in interior design; practical knowledge of both the residential and commercial arenas

ø  develop and conduct winning presentations for a diverse range of clients; provide excellent customer service and administrative support to achieve specialized goals and receive outstanding satisfaction ratings

ø  perform extensive research to source new materials, select optimal colors and fabrics, and secure best value through vendor negotiation

ø  strong attention to detail and artistic vision as well as operational needs; provide administrative support; manage client correspondence and accounts, organize product binders and material resource libraries, track financial activity and billing, and coordinate publicity and events

ø  demonstrated ability to perform multiple concurrent responsibilities while maintaining high quality standards

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills

ø  proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments

education                                           

b.a. in interior design, becker college, worcester, ma                                                                may 2008

 

professional experience                

support advocate, seven hills foundation, lunenburg, ma                                                          5/05 c present

• perform a broad range of basic caregiving responsibilities for five developmentally challenged girls; provide emotional support and assist with daily routines including academic homework, cooking and cleaning, and shopping
• successfully launched redesign initiative for multiple group-home environments to cultivate a more residential atmosphere; interviewed individual children and house managers to create designs reflective of individual needs and tastes
• recognized by agency for effectively improving home appearance and functionality; requested to continue and expand project organization-wide

 

admissions coordinator, harmony health care institute, merrimack, nh                                   1/07 c 8/08

• proficiently oversaw all aspects of operations for the admissions department including increasing school awareness, executing on-site and direct mail recruiting campaigns, and providing operational support
• managed efforts to attract prospective applicants, assessed student qualifications for program, and assisted individuals with the admissions process and applying for financial backing
• entrusted with coordinating graduation ceremonies and responsible for design of invitations, diplomas, and awards; directed presentation efforts and created event videos

 

~ additional experience ~

freelance designer                                                                                                              insert date c present

• work closely with clients to design customized event themes, decorations, and printed materials; consistently achieve excellent levels of client satisfaction by adhering to strict schedule and budget guidelines while producing unique d cor ideas