Industrial Design

Cara Jacques

City of Orange, NJ

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I am an Account Executive at Design Within Reach, a furniture company where I specialize in designing and furnishing residential and commercial projects with modern, authentic furniture.

I graduated from Kean University with a Bachelor's of Design in Industrial Design, focusing on Furniture and Interior Design.
Education
- New York School of Interior Design
- Interior Design Fundamentals DWR
- Bachelor's of Industrial Design
  
  Kean University
  
  2014
- MS Design and Build Student Exhibition
  
  Kean University
  
  2013
Experience
- Account Executive
  
  Design Within Reach
  
  Paramus, NJ
  
  Dec 2016 - Present (10 years)
  
  Opened new studio location, trained employees on visual directives and standards
  Provide exceptional customer service, educate clients on product quality and history to generate sales
  Collaborate with local designers on residential and commercial projects
  Maintain relationships to promote new products and business for the studio
- Sales Assistant
  
  Design Within Reach
  
  New York, NY
  
  May 2016 - Dec 2016 (7 months)
  
  Assisted on trade visits by measuring and drafting room layouts
  Created 3D renderings and floor plans for top clients in Manhattan
  Implemented visual directives for the studio and assisted with administrative task
- Design Intern
  
  Baby Blue Brand Inc.
  
  Bala Cynwyd, PA
  
  May 2015 - Apr 2016 (11 months)
  
  Designed graphical illustrations of container designs
  Produced final concepts of client suggestions for production and packaging
  Coordinated local events, assisted with workshops and planned meetings
Awards

2009 Grammy in the Schools Award

2013 Design and Build Student Exhibition, Kean University, Union, NJ
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Cara Jacques

Branded Environments Project Manager

Industrial Designer, Packaging – Lead