Interior Designer

Contract Furniture Alliance Nashville, TN 37219 USA

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Employment Type
Full-Time
Position Overview

Contract Furniture Alliance is currently seeking experienced designers to join our Nashville and Memphis Teams. As an integral member of our
team, the design and project manager position will be responsible for bringing creative value to every project.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for developing layouts, designs, furniture specifications, finish selections and budgets

Manage all aspects of the design process from the proposal through the project management

Interact with clients, contractors, other outside trades and vendors through all phases of a project

Work closely with internal team members; account managers, sales administration, installation teams, and others to ensure a smooth and
successful project

Provide onsite field verification and inventory of existing furnishings

Required Skills

Minimum 2 years experience in Interior Design or related field.

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field

Working knowledge of commercial office and educational space planning and layouts.

Proficiency in AutoCAD 2014 (or higher)

Experience in working with 2020 CAP Studio specifications software and 2020Visual Impressions or similar software.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Preferred Experience with Team Design or similar order entry software

Highly organized, detail oriented and self-motivated

Ability to function in a high performance and fast paced environment

Excellent written & verbal communication skills

NCIDQ Certification or working toward certification

Compensation

CFA offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. CFA is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Kelsey Mead
3220 Hawks Creek Drive
Apison, TN 37405
479-925-8697
wjw725@mocs.utc.edu

September 14,2017
Hiring Manager
Contract Furniture Alliance
817 Airpark Center Drive
Nashville, TN 37217

To the Hiring Manager at Contract Furniture Alliance:

I am writing in response to your post for an Interior Design Position. I have a lot to offer your firm,
including time management and leadership skills, hard work ethic, and team spirit. I am sure in my ability
to become a great asset to your company and all it must offer the community of Nashville.
I am determined to succeed in every aspect of my social and professional life meaning I put forth one
hundred and ten percent towards anything I pursue. I am a sophomore attending The University of
Tennessee at Chattanooga studying Interior Architecture with a minor in entrepreneurship. I believe my
knowledge and skills would make me a great candidate for the Interior Design position. Currently I am
involved with several campus extracurricular activities, meaning I can balance multiple tasks at one time.
I have moved around a lot growing up which allows me to have the ability to understand a wide range of
different tastes to fit any customers needs. I am very dedicated to my studies which shows my passion
and drive to be a great employee.
Below I attached my resume for your review, you will see my experiences and values would make a great
asset to your team. I look forward to arranging a time to speak with you to discuss all I can contribute to
this company. I can be contacted via email, wjw725@mocs.utc.edu, or via phone, 479-925-8697. Thank
you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Kelsey Mead

Kelsey Mead
3220 HAWKS CREEK DRIVE APISON, TN 37302 | 479-925-
8697 | CMEADKM2@GMAIL.COM

OBJECTIVE
I AM SEEKING TO OBTAIN A POSITION IN DESIGN FOCUSING ON INTERIOR DECORATING, FURNISHING
HOMES, AND ARCHITECTURE.

EDUCATION
East Hamilton High School
Graduation Date: May 20 2016
Grade Point Average: 3.2
Studio Art
Duel Enrollment
Introduction into Interior Design
AP Courses
Art III
Ceramics
Art 3D

EXPERIENCE
STUDENT WORKER | DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER | 615 MCCALLIE AVE,
EXPERIENCE
STUDENT WORKER | DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER | 615 MCCALLIE AVE,
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421 {AUGUST 2016-PRESENT}
MANAGING FRONT DESK OF OFFICE
FILING
MENTORING STUDENTS
CARHOP | SONIC | 7420 E BRAINERD ROAD, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
{JULY 2015-AUGUST 2016}
PROVIDING CUSTOMER SERVICE BY MAKING DRINKS AND PREPARING FOOD,
BAGGING FOOD, AND SERVING FOOD
COLLECTING TRANSACTIONS
ANSWERING CUSTOMER REQUESTS
CLEANING
STOCKING

STOCK ASSOCIATE | HOLLISTER CO. | 2100 HAMILTON PLACE BOULEVARD,

CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421 {MARCH 2015-SEPTEMBER 2015}
PROVIDING CUSTOMER SERVICE BY ANSWERING QUESTIONS ABOUT PRODUCTS
AND PRICING
STOCKED CLOTHING ITEMS BY SKU (STOCK KEEPING UNIT)
FOLDING AND SORTING PRODUCTS

TEAM MEMBER | CHICK-FIL-A | 1804 GUNBARREL ROAD, CHATTANOOGA, TN

37421 {AUGUST 2014-APRIL 2015}
COLLECTING TRANSACTIONS
ANSWERING CUSTOMER REQUESTS
CLEANING
STOCKING
PROVIDING CUSTOMER SERVICE BY MAKING DRINKS AND ICE CREAM,
PREPARING FOOD, BAGGING FOOD, AND TAKING ORDERS

COMMUNITY SERVICE
STUDENT TO STUDENT MENTORING CLUB- UPPERCLASSMEN STUDENTS
GOT PAIRED WITH FRESHMAN STUDENTS TO GET ONE-ON-ONE HELP IN
ANY CLASS OR TO HAVE A FRIENDLY FACE TO TALK TO.
HABITAT FOR HUMMANITY- VOLUNTERED TO CLEAN UP A LOCAL STREET
WITHIN THE INTERIOR DESIGN DEPARTMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF
TENNESSEE CHATTANOOGA
UNITED WAY DAY OF CARING- CLEANING AND CARING FOR THE LOCAL
ORGANIZATION GIRLS INC.
VOLUNTEER FOR GIRLS INC. SPRING BREAK CAMP

REFRENCES

Mr. Terry Bennett

Sonic Manager
7420 E Brainerd Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Phone:423-316-0568
Mr. Charles Dandy
Phone:423-316-0568
Mr. Charles Dandy
Chick fil a Manager
1804 Gunbarrel Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Phone: 716-200-2215

Mrs. Coli Escher

Youth Leader
th
1602 NW 12 Street, Bentonville, AR 72712
Phone: 770-630-4433