Design High School
Resume:
MICHELLE LAPA
702-***-**** Cellular • ************@*****.*** E-mail
OBJECTIVE
I am seeking an opportunity to join a company where my knowledge, skills and experience will be
beneficial while providing me with a challenge and professional growth. I have a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Interior Architecture & Design with five years experience in Hospitality and Commercial design.
SKILLS
Concept Design, Design Development, Space Planning, Construction Documents, FF&E Selection/
Specifications, Budgets, Presentation Boards, Photoshop Renderings, Perspective Drawings, and Project
Coordination/ Management.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Auto-Cad (2006, 2007, & 2008), Photoshop (CS, CS2 &
CS3)
WORK EXPERIENCE
CAGLEY & TANNER Oct 2006 - Aug 2008
Las Vegas, NV
DESIGNER (FF&E) May 2007-Aug 2008
Worked on 4 star projects in the FF& E Department. Responsibilities include material selection, FF&E
sourcing, communication with vendors and manufacturers the design intent, budgets, specifications,
presentation boards, Photoshop floor plan and elevation renderings.
Projects:
Mirage Villas- Las Vegas (Design concept & color scheme development stage)
Bellagio Suites- Las Vegas (Design concept & color scheme development stage)
Mondrian Hotel & Casino– Las Vegas (opening 2010)
Areas: Ultra Lounge, Sundry Shop, and Logo Shop
Wind Creek Atmore Hotel- Atmore, Alabama (Installation Due September 2008)
Areas: VIP Lounge, Coffee Shop, 24 Hr Cafe, Steakhouse, Entertainment Lounge, Buffet, Sundry
& Logo Shop, and Suites Corridor.
ASSISTANT PROJECT DESIGNER Oct 2006-May 2007
Produced Design Development drawings, Construction Documents as well as produced Photoshop
renderings of floor plans and elevations for presentation boards.
Projects:
Greektown Hotel Casino- Detroit, Michigan
MGM MIRAGE DESIGN GROUP Feb 2006-Oct 2006
Las Vegas, NV
JOB CAPTAIN
Worked on MGM Mirage projects. Produced Construction Documents and Photoshop renderings of floor
plans and images for presentation boards.
Projects:
Monte Carlo-32nd Floor & Main Lobby -Las Vegas
Monte Carlo Food Court remodel-Las Vegas
Treasure Island Canter's Deli-Las Vegas
Goldstrike Typ. Suites- Tunica, MS
Bellagio Suite Refurbishing-Las Vegas
NYNY VIP Host Office and Meeting Rooms – Las Vegas
MGMMirage Corporate offices remodels – Las Vegas
Beatles Ultra Lounge – Las Vegas
WARD & HOWES ASSOCIATES Apr 2003-Nov 2005
Las Vegas, NV
INTERIOR DESIGNER June 2003-Nov 2005
Lead designer working on 3 star hospitality projects. Worked full scope of a project including design
concept and development, space planning, Autocad drawings, freehand and Photoshop perspective
renderings, material & finishes selection, specifications, and furniture design. Worked several projects to
their completion.
Projects:
8 Ultra Lounge – Las Vegas
Eureka Casino Suites- Mesquite
California Hotel Sports Book & Keno Area- Las Vegas
J.W. Marriot Social Catering Area- Las Vegas
Edgeresorts Offices- Las Vegas
Bomas Bar and Restaurant– Las Vegas
Rock & Roll Sushi Bar- Las Vegas
Eureka Casino Steakhouse- Mesquite
INTERN/DESIGNER ASSISTANT Apr 2003- Jun 2003
Assisted interior designer with material selection, writing specifications and produced hand sketches.
Aided in preparation of presentation boards, ordered samples and organized the library. Produced
AutoCad drawings (elevations) for construction documents. Assisted on hospitality and commercial
projects.
Projects:
NYNY Public Restrooms- Las Vegas
Par-A-Dice River Boat Casino- Illinois
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree 2003
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
Associates of Arts Degree 1998
Community College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
High School Diploma 1995
Clark High School
Las Vegas, NV
(CEU) CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS
ADA: American with Disabilities Act
Questions Answered and Answers Questioned
8 Health,Safety & Welfare Units
DESIGN ARTS SEMINARS INC Nov 2010
Las Vegas, NV
CERTIFICATIONS
NCIDQ Certificate # 023***-**** ACTIVE
Nevada State Registration # 147-ID 2008- 2010
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