Janelle Garguilo

Interior Designer

OBJECTIVE: To continually explore the fascinating world of Design by challenging myself with creative projects and new experiences from Commercial & Residential Design, to Graphics and Furniture/Accessory Design/Production. I welcome any opportunity to explore another media or collaborate!

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Along with my Strong computer skills and background in Interior design, I find that communication and a true understanding for the purpose of each project is the key. Brainstorming and collaborating with clients or creative colleagues is invaluable to the progression of each project. Pushing the envelope by using great organizational and problem solving skills to create an opportunity to explore design always keeping its purpose in mind.

EDUCATION:
Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), New York, NY
Bachelors Degree in Interior Design (January 2006 - December 2007)
Associates Degree in Interior Design (January 2004 - December 2005)
Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, NY
Associates Degree in Commercial Arts

WORK EXPERIENCE:
July 2008-Present
Interior Designer, Stickley Audi & Co (White Plains, NY)

December 2007
Freelance, Studio Sofield (New York, NY)
Assembled Material Boards

May 2007 - March 2008
Designer, North Eastern Contracting (Wappingers Falls, NY)

Worked with clients on creating and redesigning spaces
Programmed needs of clients
Specified materials & construction requirements
Coordinated & scheduled deliveries
Oversaw construction
Final walkthroughs & punch lists
Assessed potential projects & created estimates
Conducted research on new products & services for showroom
Liaison between Reps / Manufactures & North Eastern

May 2005 – May 2007
Assistant Designer, Debbi Lebowitz Interior Design (Lawrence, NY)

Assisted in design layout through ideas & cad drawings
Coordinated and scheduled deliveries
Participated as a liaison between client and showrooms
Was responsible for organizing and dealing with invoices
Shopped for fabrics and furniture for approval
Conducted research on new products and designs ideas

November 2001 – January 2006
Copy & Print Specialist, A Copy A Second (Hopewell Jct., NY)

Assisted customers with design layouts and graphics
Placed orders through various vendors
Refined problem solving skills
Learned aspects of the printing business
Organized and maintained organizational systems
Produced layouts & forms for customers
Handled calculations & money daily

SKILLS:
Can Read and Create Floor Plans, Elevations, Sections, Details & Perspective Drawings.
Presentation Layouts, Design, Purchase Orders & General Reception Skills.

Computer Skills:
Auto Cad, Photo Shop, Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point
Along with my Strong computer skills, thorough background in design & exceptional organizational skills.

REFERENCES Available upon request

Status

Interested in Fulltime Employment and Freelance Projects

Location

Beacon / Tri State Area, NY

Specialties

  • Interior Design
  • Architecture
  • Point of Purchase

Experience

5 years

Awards

•Interior Design AAS & BFA Award: outstanding service to the department. Creativity,technical skills,cooperation, initiative & reliability. •FIT Student Life Achievement Award •Interior Design Club at FIT President 06-07,Vice President 05-06,FITSA Rep 04-05 •1st & 2nd Place Photography Awards