I consistently perform to the best of my abilities, dedicating myself to all that is asked of me to explore and accomplish. In collaborative endeavors, I usually assume a leadership role, and have years of experience in coordinating resources and events. I possess excellent service skills, working nearly 10 years with the public. I always seek opportunities to better myself and the organization for which I work.
education
Illinois Institute of Technology
Masters of Architecture
Masters of Integrated Building Delivery
Fall 2010 – current
GPA – 3.90/4
Faculty Nominated: Spring Awards, Peterhans Visual Training Award (2010-2011)
Offered TA Position with School of Architecture (2011-2012)
Harrington College of Design
Associates of Applied Science, Interior Design
Summer 2008 – Spring 2010
GPA – 3.99/4
Graduated with Highest Honors
Washington University in St. Louis
Double Bachelor of Fine Arts, Sculpture and Film/Media Studies
Fall 2001 – Spring 2005
GPA – 3.26/4
Elizabeth Bland Art Scholar
employment
Angela Dominguez Studio
Web Developer
May 2004 – present
I manage and design this portfolio website, including layout, functionality, cross-browser testing, and file management. I utilize development software as well as code html and css by hand.
Roy's Furniture Co.
Associate Buyer
February 2008 – July 2010
I purchased and coordinated furnishing groups for the sales floor with product representatives. I also assisted in merchandising the showroom, focusing on sales demands. I helped make our store more aggressively current at the High Point Furniture Market.
Sales Associate
June 2005 – July 2010
I sold custom-order furniture to and designed rooms for a very diverse clientele; the spec and order processes required great organizational and customer service skills. I took initiative to manage the logistics of the sales floor, including stock and inventory status, pricing, and merchandising.
Z Gallerie
Sales Associate
June 2004 – April 2005
I sold furniture, art prints, and home decor, consistently meeting my sales goals despite working part time while going to school. I shared visuals and merchandising responsibilities with my co-workers.
leadership and volunteer work
Center on Halsted
Volunteer
October 2010 – present
Opportunities vary.
Spectrum Alliance
President
January 2002 – December 2004
I served two terms as President for this advocacy group, running general activities, coordinating special events, and collaborating with other student groups. The position demanded official public communications, and I expanded the role to involve outreach and peer-counseling.
Celebrations Committee
Ambassador
Fall 2003 – Spring 2005
I served two years coordinating events for prospective students and served as ambassador to the university.
computer and other skills
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- I can read, write, and speak conversational Spanish, though I am not quite fluent.
- I can code in HTML, CSS, and work with javascript and Flash.
- I have excellent public speaking abilities.
- I can write well both professionally and creatively.
