Coroflot

Resume

Melissa Gazzaneo


SUMMARY: � Earned Bachelor of Arts Degree in May 2003.
� Completed home staging and interior design projects with Nest Home Design.
� Designed cover, select photographs, and created artwork for MFDAART.com
� Helped design marketing collateral for the Comcast Art & Soul festival.

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Arts, May 2003
San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA
Graduated with a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

EXPERIENCE:
Interior Design Intern / Graphic Artist, July 2009 - October 2009
Nest Home Design, Oakland, California
� Designed cover and created artwork for MFDAART.com.
� Created and installed Interior Design and staging projects in residential homes.
� Sourced items and assisted with client presentation.

Window Display Artist, April 2008 to April 2009
Maximum Impact, various locations, California
� Developed business relationships with store owners.
� Installed and adjusted displays for current campaigns.
� Performed site-surveys for various stores.

Freelance Design Subcontractor, July 2006 to January 2007
City of Oakland - Cultural Arts and Marketing, Oakland, California
� Created banners and signage for the Comcast Art and Soul Festival.
� Designed and executed layouts for booths within the festival.
� Developed and installed two window displays focused on a current campaign.

Curator and volunteer, August 2006 to April 2007
The Crucible, Oakland / Berkeley, California
� Create eye-catching displays while featuring artist�s work.
� Communicate with staff and artists prior to install to discuss direction.
� Volunteer during special events working with the youth program.

Visual Team Leader, April 2005 July 2006
Macy�s West, various locations, California
� Completed eight month management training program.
� Trained and delegated responsibilities among new staff members.
� Created and maintained effective visual displays throughout the store.

TOOLS: � Proficient in: Microsoft Office, Photoshop 6, Illustrator 10, In Design 2, some AutoCAD.