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Thao Tran
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCES Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA) | Los Angeles Interior Design Intern
July ‘17 - September ‘17
• Assisted in hospitality projects such as Movenpick Hotel, Wynn Projects, etc. in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and China • Helped with mood boards, material selections and boards, construction documents, 2D and 3D renderings, client presentation books, and red-linings • Contacted vendors for samples and pricing informations • Joined the vendor presentations, clients meetings and educational sessions about design trends and materials
CORE Design | Vietnam Interior Design Intern
March ‘14 - December ‘16
• Strategized HR Policy and training programs, focusing more on members’ experiences and benefits • Coordinated special decennial anniversaries, internal networking events, and welcoming days ranging from 20 to 150 participants • Co-chaired major recruitments for 10 summer and year-long projects, each attracting 400 applications nationwide
IM Venture Co-Founder
Extra
April ‘14 - September ‘15
• Featured on Vietnam Television Corporation (VTC) show on innovative youth programs and aspiring young leaders • Pioneered programs and logistics, and managed recruitment for two-week long trips, attracting 200 applications worldwide • Collaborated with local educational companies to execute 10-week long inspirational workshop series, engaging more than 500 Vietnamese youths nationwide
Minor in Electronic Design 3.9/4.0 Dean’s List 2015-2018 Semi-finalist in Disney Imagination Competition 2017 (Team Leader) Academic Honors Scholarship Achievement Honors Scholarship International Students Scholarship Students Opportunity Scholarship Study Abroad in France
Clark University Year 2013-2014 Degree B.F.A Business Management
August ‘16 - Now
• Participated in a two-week long training program on customer services, counseling and support services, teamwork and team-leading • Instructed on college involvement and extra-curricular activities • Assisted faculty in First Year Experience course
VietAbroader Organization Executive Head of HR
GPA Award
October ‘16 - March ‘17
• Assisted in retail and residential projects • Helped with furniture layout and decoration, material selections, construction documents, 2D and 3D renderings, marketing, and paperwork
Savannah College of Art & Design Orientation & Student Assistant
Savannah College of Art & Design Year 2015-2018 Degree B.F.A Interior Design
GPA Award
Minor in Communication and Cultural Studies 3.9/4.0 Dean’s List 2013-2014 Full Tuition Scholarship
ORGANIZATIONS • ASID Georgia Chapter • NEWH Student Network • Charrett System Training by National Charrett Institute: Charrett management in architecture & urban planning
SKILLS Technical:
• Revit, 3Ds Max, AutoCAD, Sketchup • Photoshop, InDesign, Illustration • Hand Sketch & Rendering • Model Making, Woodworking
Professional:
• Project Management, Event Planning, Organizational Skills • Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Language: English, Vietnamese
REFERENCES Christine Luk
Sarah Boehm
Senior Project Designer | Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA) Christine.Luk@HBA.com +1 310 829 9087
Interior Design Professor | Savannah College of Art & Design sboehm@scad.edu +1 912 525 6927
Emily Hinkamp
Charles Boggs
Resource Manager | Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA) Emily.Hinkamp@HBA.com +1 310 829 9087
Interior Design Professor | Savannah College of Art & Design cboggs@scad.edu +1 912 525 6927
Janalee Schaefer Interior Designer | Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA) Janalee.Schaefer@HBA.com +1 310 586 2810