VALERIE HUGUET
240-888-9774
valeriehuguet855@gmail com
1524 Baylor Ave Rockville, MD 20850
S K I L L S
RELEVANT SKILLS
Market Research, Customer Service
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Revit, SketchUp, Enscape, Adobe
Creative Suite (photoshop), Space Planning, Microsoft Office 360
SOFT SKILLS
Team oriented, creative thinker, critical problem solver, interpersonal communication, visualization in detail
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English and Spanish
E D U C A T I O N
VIRGINIA POLYTECHNICAL INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY
BS, in Interior Design
College of Architecture, Arts and Design
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Interior design Studio I - IV
Methods and Materials
Building Systems I - II
Geometry of Mathematics and Design
Construction Documents
Contemporary Practice in Interior Design
EXTRACURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT
IDEAS
Cru/ GreekCru
Pi Beta Phi Fraternity
O B J E C T I V E
Motivated interior design professional seeking to acquire a full-time position that expands on current skills and experience gained through internships and academic projects. Eager to contribute my creativity, passion and perspective to designing functional spaces in a studio setting with industry experts.
INTERIOR DESIGN INTERN
WDG ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIORS
05/2023 - 08/2023
Responsible for editing Revit models, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards
Collaborated with the design team to develop design concept and finish boards, which were presented to clients Assisted in client presentations
Collaborated in site visits to scope out tentative projects
Contacted representatives to obtain finishes and fabric samples
INTERIOR DESIGN INTERN
KRISTIN PEAKE INTERIORS
06/2022 - 08/2022
Familiarized with the basics of autoCAD in order to create floor plans for clients
Conducted market research to develop an understanding of the current trends in residential interior design
Analyzed data from customer surveys to identify areas for improvement in the company’s design offerings
Mastered knowledge of upholstery, drapery, and carpet fabrics through analyzing swatches and mood boards
IN-STORE ASSISTANT
SANCTUARY INTERIOR DESIGN
03/2020 - 05/2021
Successfully upsold products and services to customers, resulting in an increase of total sales Collaborated with the design team in developing scopes of work for projects and proposals. Answered client inquiries regarding project feasibility, design concepts, product specifications, budgets and schedules
Greeted, provided assistance and shared information to clients pertaining to their needs
Maintained an inventory of all fabrics and textiles in relation to brand and color scheme, updated bi-weekly
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