Administrative Assistant Manager
Resume:
Yuko Kagawa
Chicago. IL ***22
773-***-**** ****.******@*****.***
Objectives
Interior design related position where my commercial interior designer and
administrative assistant experiences would be utilized.
Work Experiences
the Ruder Group
Position: Intern Assistant Showroom Manager at Commercial Furniture
showroom
August 2009 to December 2009 Chicago, Illinois
* Arranged showroom furniture and display.
* Developed knowledge of product lines.
* Organized fabric and catalogue library.
* Controlled shipping and receiving activities for samples.
* Assisted showroom manager for Neocon 2010.
Columbia College A+D Department
Position: Graduate Administrative Assistant for MFA & BFA Interior
Architecture
September 2007 to May 2009 Chicago, Illinois
* Provided excellent administrative support for Director.
* Assisted in curriculum development.
* Contacted 30 faculty members on a daily base.
* Organized events and meetings.
* Provided required materials for classes.
* Arranged and coordinated travel.
Stan Co.
Position: Showroom Manager at High-end Kitchen and Bath Showroom
September 2005 to July 2006 Tokushima, Japan
* Greeting customers and gave showroom tour.
* Coordinated meeting with vendors.
* Supported sales agents.
* Collected data for special project members.
* Designed residential kitchen and bathroom.
* Responsible to organize events.
Hydzik-Schade Associates, Ltd.
Position: Interior designer
August 1999 to August 2003 Chicago, Illinois
*Hydzik-Schade Associates is an architectural design firm that
specialized in designing commercial
interior spaces. (Please see attached Experienced Design Duties at
following page)
Education
*Columbia College Chicago/ MFA in Interior / Architectural Studies
December 2009
*Columbia College Chicago/ BFA in Interior Design
June 1999
Yuko Kagawa
2709 W. Hirsch St.
Chicago. IL 60622
****.******@*****.***
Communication/Interpersonal
*Proven self-motivated, energetic, persuasive, and outgoing individual
*Exceptional organization skill
*Capable to operate multi task
*Ability to operate independently on project tasks with periodic
supervision
*Loyal team player with great positivism
*Work well under pressure
*Proficient in English as well as in Japanese
Skills
AutoCAD
3D Studio Max
Studio VIZ
Sketchup Pro
Photoshop
InDesign
Illustrator
Word
Excel
Power point
Outlook
Drafting
Rendering
Awards / License
*Columbia College Chicago Graduate Assistant Award ship 2007 & 2008
*Passed NCIDQ Drafting Section Part III in 2003
Experienced Design Duties:
Schematic Design
Develop exciting and innovative design concepts in collaboration with
team members. Conduct programming: engaged in questions & answer
sessions with clients to determine project needs, design scopes and
constraints. Create concept models. Site analysis. Programming.
Design Development
Produce space plans for client needs within space constraints.
Facilitate presentation materials for communicate to clients. Field
survey and input existing condition. Organize and conducted
professional design presentations (oral and visual). Select
materials/finishes.
Contract Documentation
Produce floor, reflected ceiling, electrical, elevation and detail
plans as well as finish schedule and furniture/equipment plan. Design
millwork and developed detail drawings. Review shop submittals.
Construction and Follow-up
Work with contractors in the field to ensure design quality is
maintained. Create punch-lists and follow up.
Other Knowledge
*Create Area calculations and Marketing Plans.
*Chicago Building codes ADA requirements
*Resources for quality furniture, materials and finishes
*Work with under budget
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