Manager Design
Resume:
Chi T.X. Nguyen
Cell phone: 415-***-****
Email: ***********@*****.***
Portfolio: http://chidecor.carbonmade.com
EDUCATION
Savannah College of Art and Design, SCAD
Atlanta, GA, USA
M.A. Interior Design
September 2011 to March 2013
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA, USA
M.F.A. Candidate Interior Architecture and Design
January 2011 to May 2011
GPA: 3.9/4.0
Architecture University of Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
B.A. Interior Design
September 2001 to July 2006
Awarded Top Student
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software:
MS Office Word, Excel, Power Point
Autodesk 3D – Studio Max, Autodesk CAD, Photoshop
Design:
Knowledge of residential, retail, hospitality, office design and construction
Hand rendering, Feng Shui Analyzing
Presentation skills: Prezi, flip book, public speaking, sample board making
Foreign Language: English/ professional written and verbal skills
Fluent in Vietnamese
EXPERIENCE
Material Resource Room Assistant, February 2012 to May 2012
Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA
Organized and maintained the reference library materials and the Interior Design
Resource Outlet
Cataloged the reference materials
Contacted suppliers, ordered, and received new materials
Interior Design Lecturer, May 2007 to December 2010
Architecture University of Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
Prepared and gave lectures to 2, 3, and 4 year students
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Managed student activities of Interior Design Faculty
Published Basic 3D Studio Max Rendering Techniques for 3rd year undergraduate
students
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General Manager, October 2007 to October 2010
Giahi.decor Co, Ltd. Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
Designed, renovated, and constructed commercial and residential interiors
Managed marketing and public relation
Built and maintained client relations
Managed working processes between different departments
Coordinated with sub-contractors and regulatory agencies to accomplish projects
Managed budget, profit and pay-roll
Decor Department Manager, June 2006 to June 2007
Living Space Co, Ltd. Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
Designed, renovated, and constructed commercial and residential interiors
Managed marketing and public relation
Built and maintained client relations
Coordinated with other departments and sub-contractors to accomplish projects
Freelance Consultant, May 2006 to December 2010
Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
Consulted for
"Nha Dep" - Magnificent Architecture Magazine
"Noi That" - Interior Design Magazine
"Sai Gon Tiep Thi" - Sai Gon Marketing Magazine
"Kien Truc Doi Song" - Architecture and Life Magazine
"Before and after" house renovation shows
"Khong Gian Song"- Living Space Television, HTV7, HTV9, HCTV
"Suc Song Moi" - New Day Television, VTV3
Freelance Designer, May 2003 to April 2006
Aloha Advertising Co; Adam Co; Lost Art Co. Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
Interior design: designed and constructed commercial and residential interiors
Graphic design: designed backdrops, stages, logos, invitations, etc.
Exhibition and event design: designed showrooms, game shows, set designs, etc…
AWARDS/PUBLICATIONS
ASID, ASID Student Design Competition 2012, Honourable Mention
Project was displayed at NeoCon 2012
Museum of Design, Atlanta, MODA Chair Hack 2012, 2nd Place
Van Lang Uni. VN, Design Festival 2005, 2nd Place
Nha Xinh Co, AA Cooperation, VN, “Dream Home” 2004, Honourable Mention
Hawa - Fine Arts and Wood Products Association of Ho Chi Minh City, VN, “Hoa
Mai” Furniture Design Contest 2003, 2004, Finalist
ORGANIZATIONS/VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY
IIDA, ASID Student Organizations, 2011-2012, Role: member
Vietnam Coconut Association 2009-2010, Role: founder
Architecture Uni. VN, Student Design Festival 2009, 2010, Role: Event Coordinator,
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Architecture Uni. VN, Interior Design Contest 2008, 2009, Role: Event Coordinator,
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Architecture Uni. VN, Traditional Festival of Architect University 2004, 2005, Role:
Event Coordinator, Event Manager
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