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Jennifer LaPier | resume & design portfolio
Hi, my name is Jennifer LaPier. Design is my passion and I love taking on new projects.
I have a professional degree in Interior Architecture and experience working in interior design, project management and graphic design. Please scroll down to view my resume.
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Professional Skills
  • Outgoing, positive, & professional
  • Able to multi-task efficiently
  • Creative & detail-oriented
  • Strong ability to learn quickly
  • Collaborative team-player
  • Continually working to better myself & the quality of my work
Computer Proficiencies
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook & Powerpoint
  • Adobe Acrobat Professional
  • Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
  • AutoDesk AutoCAD 2D & 3D
  • Typing speed of 65 WPM
Professional Experience
Project Manager/AutoCAD Administrator
April '09-Nov '09 | Reliable HVAC, Inc.
  • Managed commercial heating & cooling projects
  • Performed contract administration
  • Maintained an up-to-date budget & administered billing
  • Coordinated responsibilities between field & office staff
  • Processed & budgeted change-orders
  • Maintained updated installation plans according to specifications
  • Developed 2D & 3D AutoCAD renderings of full drawing sets
  • Provided AutoCAD support for staff
Project Assistant/Office Manager
March '08-April '09 | The Studio Resource Group
  • Assisted with the design of commercial & residential renovation projects
  • Built a database for tracking project budgets & specifications
  • Administered office tasks such as answering phones, faxes and managing schedules
  • Corresponded with clients, architects, contractors & vendors for each project
  • Managed & organized comprehensive documentation for each client
  • Researched & ordered products for various projects
  • Produced client presentation materials & installation drawing sets
Graphic Designer, freelance position
March '08-Jan '09 | Shapiro Didway Landscape Architecture
  • Developed drawings for client presentations by using Adobe Photoshop & SketchUP
  • Created a PowerPoint marketing presentation for potential clients
  • Worked on-location to take measurements and photograph landscape conditions
  • Constructed AutoCAD drawings from rough sketches and field measurements
Graphic Designer, freelance position
September '08 | Pearl Painters, Home Improvement & Remodeling Show
  • Designed & developed marketing materials for an interactive-children’s play area
  • Assisted with booth layout design, product display and created various marketing materials
  • Represented Pearl Painters at their booth during the Home Improvement show
Floor & Wall Specialist
Jan '08-May '08 | The Home Depot
  • Provided exceptional customer service and product installation knowledge
  • Followed-up with customer leads and calculated cost estimates for materials
  • Organized and maintained a clean and professional showroom
Education
2002-2007 Bachelor of Interior Architecture | University of Oregon
(B.IARC) School of Architecture and Allied Arts
Five-year professional degree
2000-2002 Multimedia studies | California Lutheran University
Undergraduate studies
Deans List member - 2002
Work-Study:
+  Office Assistant for the Women’s Resource Center - 2000-2001
+  Office Assistant for the Religion Department – 2001-2002
Volunteer Experience
Community Art Studio volunteer
On-going | 100th Monkey Studio

Library Clerk
January '08 | Multnomah Law Library
+  Assisted head librarian with clerical duties, library organization & circulation
References
I will be happy to provide my reference information upon request.