Jennifer Thorpe-Moore
Oak Park, IL 60304
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EDUCATION
The International Academy of Design and Technology Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Interior Design, 3/2006
(FIDER Accredited) GPA 3.5/4.0
The International Academy of Design and Technology Tampa, FL
Associate of Applied Science: Interior Design, 9/2003
(FIDER Accredited) GPA 3.5/4.0
EMPLOYMENT
Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Chicago, IL
Assistant Teacher: 6/2015 – Present
•Work with children from Infancy through Kindergarten
•Provide a nurturing atmosphere for children
•Develop educational curriculum for various age groups
•Create activities to encourage developmental skills
•Prepare meals & maintain kitchen
The Giving Tree, Forest Park, IL
Pre-School Teacher: 11/2009 – 9/2010
•Worked with children from ages: 3months – 5 years of age
•Created a curriculum in preparation for elementary school
•Designed a child friendly work environment by D.C.F.S guidelines
•Provided care & stimulating play for all ages of children.
New Hope Center, Dolton, IL
Program Assistant: 1/2009 – 10/2009
•Care for Physically & Mentally Disabled Adults in a CILA Residence
•Administer Medication & Certified in D.S.P & C.P.R
•Tend to household duties, Transportation for work & activities, Personal Shopper
•Follow Programs to improve behaviors & increase skill levels
Westin, Lombard, IL
Customer Service & Sales: 1/2008 – 9/2008
•Assist Customers with Gift Shop purchases
•Knowledge of register and closing procedures
•Order Products for store, review & calculate inventory, organize merchandise
(Resume Continues)
Adecco Technical, Hoffman Estates, IL
Contractor: 5/2007 – 9/2007
•Design Merchandise layouts for Kmart stores on Retail Focus program (Auto CAD)
•Create Hardlines by using analyst & plan-o-gram information to produce high sales
•Utilize Microsoft Outlook and Excel
Home Depot, Elmwood, IL
Design Consultant & Specialist: 9/2006 – 4/2007
•Assist customers with custom design in the areas of flooring, window treatment & paint selections.
•Work with vendors & installation contractors to assist with design related projects and ensure prompt arrival of materials.
•Perform administrative & customer service tasks.
Eastern Kitchen & Bath Company, Chicago, IL
Design Coordinator/Administrative: 2/2006 – 9/2006
•Assist clients with space planning, cabinet & granite selections
•Create design layouts on 3D Home Architect program
•Contact suppliers, invoice, inventory and sales
•Utilize Microsoft Word and Excel
Internship: 2/2006- 4/2006
•Design consultant, sales associate & administrative assistant
•Assist clients with cabinet & granite selections
•Create layouts on 3D Home Architect
Career Services IADT, Tampa, FL
Work Study/Administrative Assistant: 4/2002 - 4/2004
•Research career possibilities for students through cold calling, Internet and networking.
•Utilize MS Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as ACT.