Lydia Gach-Dunn

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Trumbull, Connecticut 06611

E-Mail: acskzj@r.postjobfree.com

Cell: 310-***-****

Professional Experience

Self Employed 6/02 – Present

Currently, I manage several residential properties which I own and lease in addition to doing freelance architectural and interior design work. I am active with many community service projects and volunteer my time with various organizations.

Maidens of Iron 9/98 – 6/02

Partner - Co-owner of a furniture component company specializing in iron works. Responsible for the logistics of the business on a daily basis, product design, sales, accounting and fulfillment. Major accounts included The Home Depot, and Lowe’s.

Third Eye Design 5/94 -Present

Architectural and Interior Designer - Responsible for client procurement and creation of architectural drawings in AutoCAD. Manage construction work sites to ensure projects are done to specifications; come in on time and on budget.

Scarsdon & Company 4/90 - 5/94

Architectural Designer - Architectural Draftsperson & Designer for residential remodels and new construction projects. Set up and maintained company’s computer systems, including AutoCAD, MS Office and Quickbooks. Worked with contractors on site to manage projects to successful completion.

Party Productions 4/86 - 4/90

Event Coordinator - Owner and operator of a full service event production company. Services included event consultation, location search, invitations, entertainment, catering, decorations, floral needs, transportation, hotel accommodations, rentals and event personnel. Responsibilities included coordination and supervision of all areas from start to finish, as well as advertising, marketing, public relations and accounting.

Marriott 10/88 - 12/89

Event Supervisor - Responsible for coordinating and supervising events and meetings. Oversaw staff assignment and training. Interfaced with catering and sales departments on events. Responsible for billing clients at the conclusion of their events.

Go America 9/89 - 4/90

Group Tour Coordinator - Prepared competitively priced itineraries for groups traveling from Europe to the Western United States. Responsible for translations of itineraries into German or Spanish. Sent price quotes to foreign travel agents, arranged passenger transportation, hotel accommodations, meals, tours and special events.

Fantasea Charters 4/83 - 4/86

Sales Manager/Event Coordinator - Sales and marketing of yacht charters in Southern California and Mexico. Responsible for helping clients coordinate their events and charters. Coordinated event schedules and procedures with outside vendors, hired crews, and supervised yacht maintenance.

EDUCATION

Norwalk Community College

Currently Enrolled

Major: Architectural Engineering & Design

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Associates of Arts Degree, 1983. GPA: 3.8

Major: Merchandising and Interior Design

UCLA Extension

Architectural Drafting; History of Architecture; Remodeling; Reading Blueprints; Anatomy of a House.

ICS

Building Inspections Certificate

Santa Monica College

California Real Estate License

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