Objective:To apply my experience in interior design in collaboration with a team to fully utilize my unique abilities and professional experience. 

Skills/Associations Profile:

  • Knowledge of industry trends, evidence based research (EDAC) and products with emphasis in kitchen and healthcare design.
  • Detail oriented and organized
  • Business management skills (budgets, deadlines, and marketing)
  • Exceptional interpersonal, client service skills
  • Member of American Society of Interior Designers and National Kitchen and Bath Association
  • Proficient in Auto CAD, 20/20 Technologies, Archi-CAD, Sketch Up, Design Manager, Basic Revit, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Quickbooks, SPSS Statistical Data Analysis Software, Hand Drafting, 2006 Guidelines for Healthcare Construction

Employment History:

Kitchen & Bath Designer

9/2005-Current

Nantucket Housefitters & Tile Gallery

  • Provide 20/20 and Auto CAD drawings for client presentations (current PT).
  • Coordinated deliveries, field-measures and installations.
  • Managed contracts, estimates, invoices, purchase orders and basic administrative office work.
  • Collaborated with architects, electricians, plumbers and contractors to complete jobs on schedule.
  • Implemented a quarterly company e-newsletter the dovetail.

 

Interior Design Assistant

9/2005-12/2005

Fenwick House Designs

  • Accurately reconciled banking and client accounts.
  • Contacted vendors for information and pricing on fixture, furnishing and equipment selections.
  • Calculated numerous pricing quotes and prepared invoices for client billing.
  • Operated phones and maintained sample library.

 

Kitchen Cabinet Specialist

6/2005-8/2005

Lowes

  • Offered my knowledge and service to clients and assisted at the cash register with purchases.
  • Operated phones for client appointments and questions.
  • Produced plans, quotes, set up installed sales, placed special orders and closed sales.
  • Maintained clean showroom and stocked items as needed.

 

Intern
Janet Flack Interiors, Inc.

  • Produced design documents and research for residential and commercial projects.
  • Specified fixtures and furniture and order cut samples of fabric.
  • Organized an interior design information session for local Girl Scouts.
  • Updated and maintained library and client files.
  • Designed various tile layouts for an upscale family residence.

 5/2004-8/2004

Education:

Master of Science in Healthcare Interior Design

 

Present

Stephen F. Austin University of Texas ONLINE, Nacogdoches, TX

 

Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, Magna cum Laude

 

2005

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana,  PA

 

 
kristy zajac . po box 5123 nantucket ma 02554 . zajac83@gmail.com