+1.703.577.9762 jennifer.m.hicks@gmail.com
EDUCATION
J E N N
H I C K S
DESIGN EXPERIENCE
George Washington University
Washington, D.C. Interior Architecture + Design Program Master of Fine Arts in Interior Design First-Prof. degree [Dec 2014, GPA: 3.9]
University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma School of International Relations Master of Arts in International Relations [Jan 2010, GPA: 4.0]
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts [May 2003]
HONORS Scholarship Finalist
2014 Gensler Brinkmann Scholarship
Design For Good Charette Winner
Team Leader, 2014 Design for Good Charette, Client: DC Central Kitchen
Design Competition Finalist
2013 InteriorDeck International Competition
ADDITIONAL COURSES - Introduction to ADA Guidelines for Hospitality + Hotel Spaces, 2014 - Philips Lighting Showroom Experience IDCEC Approved Courses: - Understanding Building Code Basics, 2013 - Human Benefits of Design with Nature, 2014 - Lighting for Tomorrow, Available Today, 2014
Interior Design Intern
asym interiors, LLC | Fairfax, Virginia Photoshop + palette development; Commercial design [Feb 2014 - June 2014]
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Logistics Officer | United States Air Force | 2003 - 2011
Global logistics planning and operations professional with extensive international experience living in Japan, Afghanistan, Honduras and Germany. Highlights of eight years in global logistics management and leadership include: Planning. Managed program for 17 humanitarian assistance construction projects in 11 foreign countries, directed planning, budget, and site surveys interfacing with foreign militaries, local governments, US embassies and USAID to clarify project scopes, logistics, and construction requirements Leadership. Led a team of 129 logistics personnel which operated 24x7, managed the largest military passenger terminal in Europe, moved over 250K passengers annually Achievement. Recognized for exceptional leadership, team performance, and outcomes with the receipt of the Air Force Achievement, Air Force Commendation, and Meritorious Service Medals Trust: Operated at the highest security levels in a trusted capacity; youngest officer ever selected as executive assistant to general officer, spearheaded task delegation and tracking for 125 person directorate responsible for developing and overseeing US military logistics policies and operations across the entire European continent
TECHNICAL SKILLS Computer Aided Design
revit 2012 autocad 2012 sketchup podium
ORGANIZATIONS
Adobe Suite CS6
The Hospitality Industry Network, NEWH American Society of Interior Designers, ASID International Interior Design Association, IIDA Illuminating Engineers Society, IES
Microsoft Office
photoshop indesign illustrator acrobat
word excel powerpoint outlook
Additional Design Skills
hand-sketching hand-drafting
expertise