CYNTHIA CARRASCO

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East Meadow, NY 11554

516) 551 – 2973

busmdb@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS:

• AutoCAD Google Sketch-Up Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel PowerPoint Photoshop

• CAD/Hand drafted furniture plans, elevations, perspective renderings, product specification, presentation boards

• Strong application of color/texture, material combinations and design/décor functions

• Office management and support functions

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Design Exclusives – Massapequa, NY 4/09-Present

Design Assistant

• Collaborated with senior designer on all functions within the design process.

• Prepared drawings and selections for furnishings, fixtures and accessories for client approval.

• Performed on-site field measure for new projects.

• Revamped marketing campaign: designed new materials and correspondence for distribution.

• Generated purchase orders and coordinated deliveries.

Lerner, Cumbo & Associates, Inc. - New York/Melville, NY 12/02 – 12/08

Senior Account Executive/Staffing Manager (6/06 – 12/08)

Recruiting Manager (6/04 – 06), Jr. Recruiter (12/02 – 6/04)

Managed and executed all facets of recruiting/staffing functions, from junior-level recruiting to senior-level account management.

EXPO Design Center - Commack, NY 7/02 – 6/03

Décor Sales Associate

• Placed orders to various vendors using a customized computer system.

• Followed up on special orders to ensure proper measurement and installation when applicable.

• Basic sales floor duties: department maintenance, managing stock availability, answering phones, etc.

• Successfully assisted in planning/conducting design /décor seminars for the general public.

PS Micaza Interiors - Bellmore, NY 3/01 – 7/01

Design Assistant

• Assisted senior designer with all aspects of the design process

• Prepared preliminary color schemes, fabric & furniture selections.

• Create and draw custom-designed furniture pieces and window treatments.

• Prepared floor plans, lighting plans, elevations, and conceptual design sketches by hand.

• Researched and finalized fabric and furniture selections for senior designers

• Prepared, processed, and maintained client purchase orders and project binders

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Mansions & Millionaires: La Selva Showcase, Brookville, NY – 2009

Assisted in the conceptual design, planning and execution of a 300 s.f. family room for Long Island designers showcase; selected fabric, furniture and accessories, sourced and coordinated vendor donations.

• ASID Student Chapter: Annual Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity, Garden City – 2001, 2002

Coordinated yearly themed based events to raise money for Interior Design club; managed and allocated funds received

PROFESSIONAL AFFFILIATIONS:

• Allied Membership – ASID (2005 – 2009)

EDUCATION:

Fashion Institute of Technology – New York, NY

Major: Interior Design: In Progress

Nassau Community College - Garden City, NY

Major: Interior Design: A.A.S., 2002, Deans list 2001; 2002 GPA 3.5

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