Project Manager Sales

Lauren Bacon

*** ******* ***. ***. **** ( Coral Gables, Florida 33134

256-***-**** ( *.***********@*******.***

objective

Highly motivated, university

graduate seeking a full-time position with a

residential or commercial interior design firm

where I can utilize my strong

creative skills and professional experience. Superior work

ethic, excellent communication and organizational skills,

with an enthusiasm for design.

education

Bachelor of Science in Human

Environmental Sciences, August 2006

The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa

Major: Interior Design, FIDER and

NASAD accredited

GPA: 3.0/4.0

The University of North Alabama,

Florence

August 2001-December 2003

Major: Interior Design

qualifications

Computer Skills

Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2008, Adobe Acrobat 9

Professional, Design Manager, Adobe Photoshop 5.0 and CS2,

Adobe Illustrator 10.0,

Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft

Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher

Design Skills

Space planning for residential and commercial

interiors, Universal design,

furniture and lighting design, hand

drafting (pencil and ink), 3D modeling,

color rendering, computer aided

drafting, material and finish selection,

presentation board assembly, digital

presentation techniques

experience

Freelance Interior Design Associate,

May 2010-Present

Jennifer Rae McNamara, Coconut Grove,

FL

. Created existing CAD plan and furniture plans for

residential remodel located in Davie, Florida

. Developed existing space plan and furniture plans for

Stella's Sweet Shoppe located in Miami Beach, Florida

. Created concept designs for residential and commercial

remodels

. Assisted project manager in selecting and gathering FF&E

materials, quotations, and lead times for client

presentations

Lauren Bacon

380 Giralda Ave. Apt. 601W ( Coral Gables, Florida 33134

256-***-**** ( *.***********@*******.***

Sales Associate, February 2010-

Present

Nordstrom, Coral Gables, FL

. Responsible for all aspects of consulting wardrobe

purchases, sales, and customer service

. Created visual displays to promote higher sales of

merchandise

. Redesigned sales floor layouts

. Prepared and launched new store grand opening

. Participated in advertising and marketing for special

store events such as fashion shows

. Maintained sales floor and stock room daily

. Assisted with store inventory

Interior Design Assistant, May 2008-

December 2009

DSI Hospitality, Miami, FL

. Created contemporary designs for upscale hotels in the

Caribbean and South Florida

. Prepared and updated AutoCAD documents and plans during

design development

. Responsible for the selection of FF&E, finishes, and

materials for all projects

. Prepared presentation boards and PowerPoint

presentations for client meetings

. Reviewed pricing, proposals, materials, and

customization options

. Developed client control books and assisted in

purchasing

. Preformed administrative duties

. Helped maintain the resource library and design studio

Interior Design Assistant, March 2007-

May 2008

S & B Interiors, Inc., Miami, FL

. Designed and furnished commercial and residential

interiors

. Generated numerous plans and drawings using AutoCAD

. Produced custom designed furniture

. Assisted in client presentations

. Guided budget planning for projects

. Oversaw daily operations, such as outsourcing and client

relations

. Coordinated the work and activities of others

. Supervised job site installations

. Managed and directed project schedules

. Generated quote requests, proposals, and purchase orders

. Maintained and organized office books and sample room

. Handled company phone calls

Lauren Bacon

380 Giralda

Ave. Apt. 601W ( Coral Gables, Florida 33134

256-***-**** ( *.***********@*******.***

Home and Pet Care Provider, August 2007-March 2009

Brickell Key, FL

. Maintained interior order

. Walked, fed, and bathed family pet

. Oversaw maintenance operations when appropriate

. Responsible for picking up mail, answering phone calls,

and taking messages while home owners were away on

business or vacation

Waitress, August 2006-March 2007

Zaxby's Restaurant, Huntsville, AL

. Assisted and greeted customers

. Operated main cash register

. Took inventory of sales

. Stocked and maintained supplies

. Answered phones and scheduled delivery orders

Student Designer, January 2006-

May 2006

New Hall, University of Alabama campus,

Tuscaloosa, AL

. Developed OPS configurations using Steelcase office

furniture

. Created construction set of drawings for building

remodel

. Constructed complete CSI specification booklet

. Selected materials and finishes for commercial

applications

Student Designer, August 2005-December 2005

Design House, University of Alabama campus,

Tuscaloosa, AL

. Lead design team in measuring and recording historical

documentation of existing structure

. Compiled a book set of drawings based on findings

. One of two design managers in charge of overseeing and

completing second level floor plan

Student Designer, January 2005-May 2005

Doster Caf , Tuscaloosa, AL

. Designed interior space plan for restaurant remodel

. Broadened knowledge of codes, standards, and guidelines

. Developed restaurant theme, logo, and color scheme

Student Designer, August 2004-December 2004

Child Development Resources & Services

Center, Tuscaloosa, AL

. Generated proposal for interior floor plan

. Incorporated existing office furniture

. Produced custom designed reception desk

. Selected materials and finishes for interior

applications

portfolio and references available upon request

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