About
​Hello, my name is Christina and I am currently Junior Interior Designer at Plaza Park Interiors and a recent graduate of the School of Architecture and Design at the New York Institute of Technology. I also completed a technical certification and minor in Graphic Design and have been working towards earning an MBA. In my studies, I have worked on a variety of academic design projects and am proficient in both Revit and Rhino. I was a design intern for 2 years and am experienced in working to create visual concepts and layout design with Adobe Creative Suite. I have 4 years experience in customer service with sales and 2 years experience in team management. I am currently seeking new and challenging roles within the design industry.
Education
New York Institute of Technology
May 2023
SUNY Westcheser Community College
December 2018
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design
School of Architecture and Design. Graphic Design Minor. Presidential Honor List. 3.7 GPA. Completed 31.5 credits toward an MBA in Management. 3.6 Department GPA. NYIT Transfer Achievement Award.
Associate in Science in Mathematics & Science
​School of Mathematics, Science, & Engineering.
Dean’s List. 3.5 GPA. 3.8 Department GPA.
Saunders Trades & Technical High School
June 2016
Career & Technical Endorsement in Graphic Design
​Century Honors Student. 3.7 GPA.
Awarded 2 years in a row for Scholastic Excellence.
Work Experience
Junior Interior Designer & Operations Assistant
Plaza Park Interiors | Mamaroneck, NY | Apr 2024 - Present
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Supports residential and commercial design projects by selecting and sourcing fabrics, ordering samples, and participating in client meetings.
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Delivers tailored client consultations in the showroom, providing fabric recommendations, organizing and maintaining the sample library, and collaborating with designers to meet client needs.
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Prepares detailed project quotes by gathering design specifications from clients and our workroom.
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Manages project logistics, including fabric specification, purchasing and vendor management, client communication, and scheduling assistance.
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Develops marketing materials through graphic design initiatives, enhancing brand visibility and client engagement.
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Maintains project documentation through organized digital and physical filing systems, ensuring efficient workflow and seamless information retrieval.
Sales Lead
Francesca’s | West Nyack, NY | Jun 2019 - Jan 2021
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Responsible for organization and presentation of merchandise.
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Managed team members as part of the leadership team.
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Provided customer service.
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Opened and closed the cash register and boutique.
Brand Representative
Abercrombie Kids | White Plains, NY | Apr 2018 - May 2019
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Contributed to presentation standards throughout the store.
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Maintained stockroom organization.
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Provided customer service.
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Completed cash register transactions.
Sales Associate
Bath & Body Works | Yonkers, NY | Jul 2017 - Nov 2017
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Executed visual displays during overnight floor sets.
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Maintained stockroom organization.
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Greeted and assisted customers.
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Completed cash register transactions.
Graphic Design Intern
Smooth Sportswear | Yonkers, NY | Nov 2014 - Apr 2016
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Created t-shirt designs and logos for customers in Adobe Illustrator.
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Organized proofs for t-shirts and other products.
Skills
Renderings and Graphic Design
Construction Documentation
Fabric Selection and Sourcing
Client Meeting Preparation and Participation
Team Management and Collaboration
Organization and Attention to Detail
Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
Flexibility and Reliability
Communication and Customer Service
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, & InDesign
Revit
Rhino
Microsoft Office Suite
G Suite
