Lydia Shukin Lisle IL, 60532 (630) 828 - 3795 Lydiashukin@gmail.com Profile: Technically skilled designer with experience in Autodesk AutoCAD, SketchUp with Enscape, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Configura CET. Experience in client-facing roles which strengthened empathy, communication, decision making, and problem solving. A detail-oriented and self-motivated designer with a strong work ethic and a thoughtful, focused approach.
Experience: June 2024 - August 2025 Cleve Carney Art Museum, College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn IL. - Student Art Gallery Aid ● Front desk attendance. ● Communicated directly with visitors, students, special-interest groups, and people with diverse learning styles and abilities, providing prompt, professional and courteous responses to all patron concerns. ● Installed artwork, painting walls, and prepping space for new exhibits. ● General maintenance of the art gallery area, keeping the space clean. April 2022 - June 2022 Cabinet City, Lisle, IL. - Assistant Designer ● ● ● ●
Assisted with customer relations. Cold called prospective clients and general managers. Answered phones and maintained a professional attitude. Trained in 2020 Design.
March 2022 - June 2023 Pisces Cafe, Lisle, IL. - Barista ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Prepared drinks according to customers’ orders. Worked quickly and efficiently in a loud, fast-paced environment. Took customers’ orders, operated Square cash register and handled cash. Answered the phone to take orders and answer questions. Restocked items throughout the shift. Designed specialty menus and created themed drinks for the seasons and social media. Washed dishes and kept the workspace clean. Assisted new employees.
Education: ● Interior Design, A.A.S — College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn IL. — August 2023 - May 2026 Student Affiliations ● Student Member of NKBA