Vanessa Serbastian
900SW 104th CT APT #306 Miami, FL 33174 – 3832 305.332.8685 s.vanessa15@gmail.com
Objective To attain a position as an interior designer/assistant designer/designer with a dynamic company that will allow me to utilize my knowledge, unique abilities and advance my career.
Education
Bachelor of Interior Design Florida International University School of Architecture Interior Design Program (FIDER accredited) Associate in Arts Miami Dade College School of Architecture Interior Design Program
December, 2010
August, 2009
Work Experience
Space Analyst/Student Assistant Department of Academic Space Management Florida International University
May 2011 – August 2011
Developed policies and procedures for space management; generated 3D models for proposals/presentations. Student Assistant/Office Designer Department of English and Communication; Department of Arts and Philosophy Miami Dade College
June 2007 – August 2008
Main role was to assist Administrative Staff in their duties (including department correspondence, filling, typing, computerizing student records database, training new employees, and managing office phones). Secondary role was to use my skills in Interior Design to create a conducive, accessible, friendly and efficient office area. Freelance December Design ideas and consultation Furniture, Kitchen and Interior Design Assistant Event Coordinator Majestic Events Inc.
2010 - Present
March 2011 - Present
Related Skills Well versed in CAD (2004-2010), SketchUp (6.0, Pro, &8), Revit, Photoshop (CS2 &CS3), INDesign, Viz, 3D Max and Microsoft Office with Windows XP, Windows Vista and Mac Language Skills: English (Advanced), Bahasa Malaysia (Advanced), Tamil (Advanced), Hokkien-Chinese (Advanced) and Spanish(Intermediate) Skilled in space planning, material selection, rendering and model building Ability to work productively and effectively with all levels of management Understanding needs of clients/employer with diligent attention to detail Ability to meet deadlines, work well under pressure and work as a team. Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing. Excellent interpersonal skills, client service skills, phone manner, and office etiquette
Recent Activities Creation of Posters / Graphics for the Dr. Martin Luther King Week at FIU Assisted in curating of MLK Worlds Ahead Exhibit @ The Frost Museum at FIU
Organizations
Phi Theta Kappa, 2008 Honor Student in MDC NEWH. 2008 – Present. International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Student Organization, 2008- Present
Sample work can be found @ http://issuu.com/banessa DETAILED PORTFOLIO AND REFERENCES UPON REQUEST
January 2011 January 11-30th 2011