CARA VENTURA 443.280.0502
caramv8@vt.edu
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
B.S. INTERIOR DESIGN Virginia Tech 2015 – 2019 Minor: Industrial Design GPA: 3.56
INTERN ASD|SKY | San Francisco, CA | May 2018 – Aug 2018 •Rendered design development perspectives using Revit, Enscape, & Sketchup. •Picked up red lines on reflected ceiling plans and other construction drawings. •Organized finish schedules and made wall & floor tags. •Created presentation and finish boards for client meetings. •Communicated with vendors for material samples, specs, & technical information.
COURSEWORK
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sustainable Design & LEED Construction Documents Materials & Methods
PEER CAREER ADVISOR Career & Professional Development | Blacksburg, VA | Jan 2017 – Aug 2017 •Served as a student representative for Career & Professional Development. •Assisted students with resumes and cover letters during walk-in advising. •Prepped students for career fairs, interviews, and aided in design posters.
EDUCATION
SKILLS Revit Rhino Sketchup Enscape Photoshop
InDesign Illustrator AutoCAD LaserCAMM Painting
SALES ASSOCIATE Tjmaxx | Sykesville, MD | Dec 2015 – Dec 2017 (seasonal) •Assisted customers in finding merchandise to ease their checkout experience. •Stocked shelves and sales displays with merchandise from the back rooms. •Processed clothing, shoes, and other accessories with security sensors.
AFFILIATIONS & ACTIVITIES AWARDS UNIVERSITY HONORS Fall 2016 – Present DEAN’S LIST Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018
American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Fall 2017 – Present International Interior Design Association (IIDA), Fall 2017 – Present Interior Designers for Education & Sustainability (IDEAS), Fall 2015 – Present Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Spring 2016 – Present Relay for Life, Spring 2016, Spring 2017 Big Event, Spring 2016 Empty Bowls, Spring 2019