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ExperienceL. Kershner Design, Santa Cruz CADesigner- 3/2013-Present• Utilize AutoCAD and DIRTT ICE to draft floor plans, elevations,
perspectives, sections, coded finish plans, FF&E selection schedules and fly-though videos.
• Rendering in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. • Manage social media updates. • Manage overhaul of website. • Develop and implement creative solutions with a focus on
innovation, quality and sustainability. • Support principal designer with development of concept, story line,
FF&E budgets and presentation boards. • Finish materials selection and specifications, and furniture selection
and specifications. Interior furnishings, fabrics, decorative lighting, and accessories product research and selection.
• Expedite and follow-up on order status. Communicate and work with vendors to acquire quotes and lead times.
• General office duties: phones, filing, copying, office and resource library organization.
Rochelle Dusatko Designs, Sunnyvale CASenior Designer/Project Manager/Executive Assistant- 1/1010-Present• Generating quotes, contracts, invoices and receipts; proficient with
financial data (invoices, budgets and accounts payable). • Hire and train new employees. manage installation crew, de-installation
crew. Maintain warehouse • Coordination with clients, vendors, contractors and purchasing agents
throughout design and specification process to insure that projects are adhering to outlined project schedules.
• Interior finish, plumbing, appliance, lighting, and hardware sourcing, selections, and schedules.
• Maintain client files and library • Calendaring and appointment management for principal designer and
myself, including on-site and off-site meetings, • events, deliveries and installations.• Design consultations, develop design schemes and furniture layouts. • Selecting FF&E samples for renovation and remodeling of residences. • Accessorize all rooms while considering the order of importance of each.
Trudy’s Brides, Campbell CASales Associate, 8/2012-Present• Responsible for meeting or exceeding sales and new account goals. • Demonstrate knowledge of all products and services and using this
knowledge to build sales. • Building customer relationships and loyalty, maintenance of a client
file.
Staging Artists, San Jose CAStager and Design Consultant, 12/2009-12/2010• Generated quotes, conducted design consultations and marketing at
Broker open houses. • Managed our installation crew, de-installation crew and training of new
employees. • Selected and arranged items to fit the style and character of a house
while considering the area, race and age of potential buyers Selby House Ltd., Menlo Park CADesign Consultant and Sales Representative, 6/2006-1/2009• Created professional photography shoots, AutoCAD drawings, floor
plans, space plans, presentation boards, and material boards. • Duties included customer service, shipping and receiving of
merchandise, pricing and stocking of inventory, creating floor displays, organizing catalogues and material samples.
• Worked with own clients on space planning, choosing paint color, furniture, lighting, paint or wall
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Skills and EducationProfessional Skills
Negotiation and sales in a target based environment.
Goal oriented, analytical take the initiative and handle multiple tasks easily.
Outstanding organizational, computer, project management skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Can work effectively and develop solutions in high-pressure, fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
Can handle multiple projects and adhere to strict deadlines.
Function capably as effective team member, leader, supervisor, coach, and collaborator.
Very strong critical thinking, reasoning and problem solving abilities coupled with confident decision making ability.
Computer Skills 3D AutoCAD, Revit Architecture,
DIRTT ICE Software, Google SketchUp, Podium,
QuickBooks, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word,
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe
Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Intuit
Website Designer, Picasa, Flicker, Facebook,
Instagram, iPhoto.
Hands On Skills
Drafting, Rendering, Acrylic Painting, Oil Painting,
Mixed Media Art, Sewing, Photography, Concept
Boards, Re-Upholstering, Assembly of Furniture and
Fixtures, Unique Furniture Design and Construction.
Organizations and Volunteer WorkMember of the International Interior Design Association, 2007 – Present.Volunteering annually at the Herman Miller We Care event at the Boys & Girls Club in San Francisco.
Interests and HobbiesParticipating in theater productions, performing in choral and jazz ensembles, dancing to the blues, photography, and traveling. Additionally, I enjoy helping my dad build and remodel our family home.
Catalyst RiverMeadowStartup Tech CompanySan Jose, CA
Catalyst RiverMeadowPhase 1 Photos
Eckert Residence Floor PlanSan Jose, CA
Eckert ResidenceElevations
San Jose, CA
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Eckert Living RoomWall Color Selection
Leather Selection For Belgium Collection
Eckert KitchenWall Color Selection
Table Linen Color Selection
Eckert Guest Room Wall Color Selection
Eckert Master Bedroom
Wall Color Selection
Eckert BathroomsWall Color Selection
Ford Guest SuiteCarmel, CA
FORD GUEST SUITESCALE 3/8” = 1’
Ford Guest SuiteCarmel, CA
City of Santa Cruz Public Art Commission
Anderson
Knickerbocker
Nicholas
Mary
Senior Project
Senior Project
Tara Rasmussenwww.TaraRasmussen.comTara.M.Rasmussen@gmail
408.656.0934
ThankYou