CYNTHIA CARRASCO
East Meadow, NY 11554
516) 551 – 2973
busmdb@r.postjobfree.com
SKILLS:
• AutoCAD Google Sketch-Up Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel PowerPoint Photoshop
• CAD/Hand drafted furniture plans, elevations, perspective renderings, product specification, presentation boards
• Strong application of color/texture, material combinations and design/décor functions
• Office management and support functions
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Design Exclusives – Massapequa, NY 4/09-Present
Design Assistant
• Collaborated with senior designer on all functions within the design process.
• Prepared drawings and selections for furnishings, fixtures and accessories for client approval.
• Performed on-site field measure for new projects.
• Revamped marketing campaign: designed new materials and correspondence for distribution.
• Generated purchase orders and coordinated deliveries.
Lerner, Cumbo & Associates, Inc. - New York/Melville, NY 12/02 – 12/08
Senior Account Executive/Staffing Manager (6/06 – 12/08)
Recruiting Manager (6/04 – 06), Jr. Recruiter (12/02 – 6/04)
Managed and executed all facets of recruiting/staffing functions, from junior-level recruiting to senior-level account management.
EXPO Design Center - Commack, NY 7/02 – 6/03
Décor Sales Associate
• Placed orders to various vendors using a customized computer system.
• Followed up on special orders to ensure proper measurement and installation when applicable.
• Basic sales floor duties: department maintenance, managing stock availability, answering phones, etc.
• Successfully assisted in planning/conducting design /décor seminars for the general public.
PS Micaza Interiors - Bellmore, NY 3/01 – 7/01
Design Assistant
• Assisted senior designer with all aspects of the design process
• Prepared preliminary color schemes, fabric & furniture selections.
• Create and draw custom-designed furniture pieces and window treatments.
• Prepared floor plans, lighting plans, elevations, and conceptual design sketches by hand.
• Researched and finalized fabric and furniture selections for senior designers
• Prepared, processed, and maintained client purchase orders and project binders
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
• Mansions & Millionaires: La Selva Showcase, Brookville, NY – 2009
Assisted in the conceptual design, planning and execution of a 300 s.f. family room for Long Island designers showcase; selected fabric, furniture and accessories, sourced and coordinated vendor donations.
• ASID Student Chapter: Annual Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity, Garden City – 2001, 2002
Coordinated yearly themed based events to raise money for Interior Design club; managed and allocated funds received
PROFESSIONAL AFFFILIATIONS:
• Allied Membership – ASID (2005 – 2009)
EDUCATION:
Fashion Institute of Technology – New York, NY
Major: Interior Design: In Progress
Nassau Community College - Garden City, NY
Major: Interior Design: A.A.S., 2002, Deans list 2001; 2002 GPA 3.5