Nicole Cota

Senior Designer/Project Manager — New York, NY

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Enthusiastic and innovative interior designer with +5 years of experience in design and project management within boutique design firms specializing in high-end residential, restaurant and hospitality design.

Experience:
6 years
Education:
Pratt Institute

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FERNANDO SANTANGELO INC.
2/06...present [INTERIOR DESIGNER]
Designer and Project Manager of High-end Residential, Commercial and Hospitality Projects including complete interior renovations, construction supervision, furniture/material specifications and custom furniture design.

SELECTED PROJECTS: The Bowery Hotel Model Guest Room, NYC; Lafayette House, NYC; Lunetta Restaurant, NYC; Rick Owens Retail, NYC; Kenmare Restaurant, NYC and private residences in NY, CA and Mexico.
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RE:PLACE
4/05...1/06 [FREELANCE DESIGNER]
Collaborated on the design of residential and commercial interior design projects within small firm specializing in holistic design.

PROJECTS: Corcoran Group Corporate Training Center, NYC;
Citi Habitats agent office, NYC; Buttonwood Real Estate, NYC; Private Residence, BKLYN.
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NADIA GELLER DESIGNS
8/04...12/04 [DESIGN ASSISTANT]
Assisted in all aspects of design process including project management, sourcing, administrative tasks and working directly with vendors.

PROJECTS: Event design for the Childrens Defense Fund annual benefit gala produced by Dalzell Productions. Awarded Bizbash 2005 Style Award for best Tabletop Design. Microsoft Window on Wheels- touring high-tech home, a residential design for a glass walled trailer showcasing Microsofts latest home media systems.
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MCCANN ERICKSON WORLDWIDE
6/03...9/04 [CREATIVE ASSISTANT]
Assisted creative directors and group of art directors/copywriters working on major accounts. Administrative responsibilities in addition to graphic and conceptual work.
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PRINCESS POWER PICTURES, INC & SLAM CAT PRODUCTIONS: Father and Son
6/2000 [PRODUCTION DESIGNER]
Developed visual concept of film with Producer and Writer/Director. Coordinated location scouting, wardrobe and scene dressing. Managed production design budget and supervised prep and wrap on location.
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EUE/SCREEN GEMS: CINE INTL + HUGE PRODUCTIONS
Summer 1999/2000/01 [PRODUCTION ASSISTANT]
Assisted Executive Producers and Directors throughout commercial broadcast production process on set and off. Coordinated location scouting. General office
management.
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q u a l i f i c a t i o n s

Innovative and creative thinking.
Enthusiastic and energetic.
Multi-tasking and detail oriented.
Knowledge of AutoCad, Microsoft Office, Adobe Design Programs

e d u c a t i o n + a w a r d s

Pratt Institute; Advertising Art Direction, BFA w/Honors
May 2003
One Club Student Exhibition 2003



Projects by Nicole Cota