Nicole A. Lesnick
*** ********* ****** • Jeannette, PA 15644 • Phone: 724-***-**** • ******.*.*******@*****.***
BJECTIVE
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To obtain an entry-level position in the field of interior design that would enable me to contribute to the company by utilizing
my creative and technical skills while gaining a greater knowledge in the field and an opportunity to grow with the company.
PROFILE
Creative with a strong interest and desire in interior design. Aspires to create aesthetically-pleasing environments. Works
well independently or with others. Willing to accept critiques and new ideas in order to improve the outcome. Exhibits a
strong work ethic paired with excellent time management and multitasking skills. Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Works well under pressure.
EDUCATION
MERCYHURST COLLEGE, ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA - Bachelor of Arts - August 2010
Major: Interior Design
Relevant Coursework: Design Basics & Studio, Studio 1 Residential, Studio 2 Hospitality & Retail, Studio 3 Healthcare &
Recreational, Studio 4 Institutional & Government, Studio 5 Corporate & Industrial, Technical Graphics 1-4, Building
Technology, Interior Design Graphics, History of Furniture & Architecture, 20th Century Interior Design, Renaissance to 20th
Century Art History, Environmental Design, Color & Light, Programming & Research, Business & Professional Practices,
Senior Seminar 1 & 2
HEMPFIELD AREA SENIOR HIGH, GREENSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA - June 2006
Relevant Coursework: Four years of art classes including Drawing & Design, AP Art, Photography 1, Ceramics & Sculpture 1&2
WORK EXPERIENCE
KIM BARNES STUDIO, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Design Assistant Summer 2009
• Assisted the designer by:
Taking and verifying on-site field measurements.
Preparing and producing hand-drafted floor plans and furniture plans.
Space-planning activities.
Organizing and maintaining the office library.
Filing and archiving blueprints.
Writing textile sample requests and returns.
Obtaining product specifications and pricing.
Assembling and preparing public relations packages.
• Attended periodic internal staff meetings, as well as occasional meetings with manufacturer and dealer representatives.
KIM BARNES STUDIO, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Intern Summer 2008
• Duties as outlined above.
COLD STONE CREAMERY, Squirrel Hill, Pennsylvania – Crew Member, Cake Decorator April 2004 – Present
• Customer service, cake decoration, and food preparation in frozen dessert franchise.
COLD STONE CREAMERY, Greensburg, Pennsylvania – Crew Member, Cake Decorator Summer 2008
• Customer service and food preparation in frozen dessert franchise.
SUB CONNECTION, Erie, Pennsylvania – Food Service Fall 2006
• Customer service and food preparation in on-campus eatery.
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, Greensburg, Pennsylvania – Sales Associate Winter 2005
• Customer service and merchandise sales in retail industry.
OMPUTER SKILLS
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• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
• Competent with Autodesk AutoCAD, Google SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, and Artlantis
REFERENCES AND PORTFOLIO
Available upon request.