Resume 2012

1. Cara Anita German, International Interior Design Association Associate Member
cara.a.german@gmail.com
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
 Knowledgeable on specific medical facility design requirements, including American with Disabilities
Act design guidelines
 Efficient in creating visual presentation materials
 Advanced in selecting design finishes such as furnishings, flooring, lighting and various elements
 Accomplished positive working relationships with project managers, general contractors and installers
 Excellent communication abilities both written and visual with diverse populations
 Experience in creating and implementing layouts and design work for residential settings
 Working knowledge of building codes
 Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint , AutoCAD, AutoCAD with Architectural
Desktop, 20/20 Design and Adobe Suite CS3.
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Design
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
CIDA Accredited Program
Life Scholarship Recipient and Order of Omega Honor Society
GPA: 3.2
DESIGN WORK EXPERIENCE
Kitchen and Bath Designer- Lowe’s - Charlotte, NC (March 2011-Present)
Full Time Seasonal Associate Promoted to Full Time Associate – 40hrs Weekly
 Design layouts for clients that are in line with National Kitchen and Bath Guidelines and Safety Code
Guidelines
 Establish selections ranging from cabinet finishes, lighting, countertop and other materials.
 Lead projects to achieve a design aesthetically pleasing and functional for clients
 Work with general contractor and installation team to manage projects until completion
 Achieved $180k+ in project sales in the last six months of employment
Design Studio Specialist- Pottery Barn - McLean, VA (October 2010-Febuary 2011)
Full Time Seasonal Associate – 35hrs Weekly
 Recommended design solutions, including furniture and various home accessories
 Developed furniture layout options, color scheme possibilities; conduct in-store/in-home design
consultations
 Provided customer service, maintain floor visuals and complete design orders

2. Cara Anita German, International Interior Design Association Associate Member
cara.a.german@gmail.com
Senior Thesis - Asthma and Allergy Specialist of Baxter Village
Winthrop University - Rock Hill, SC (August 2009-May 2010)
 Year-long thesis project involved 6 months of extensive research focused on healthcare design
including demographics of potential facility site, safety codes and asthma/allergies among
generations
 Local facility was selected, surveyed and designed to house the clinic upon completion of research
 Contract documents including architectural plan, furniture plan, electrical plan, plumbing and other
related plans were designed
 Selected all finishes including furniture, fabrics, flooring, wall coverings, and medical equipment for
the facility and specifications created
 Judged by board of design and architectural professionals; received high level marks resulting in an A
RELATED DESIGN EXPERIENCE
Client Services Specialist - Drexel Heritage - Pineville, NC (January 2010-May 2010)
Part Time Associate – 15hrs Weekly
 Assisted customer with design selections and set up sales appointments
 Maintain the designer’s customer pick-up system and the electronic daily tracker
Interior Design Intern - Office Environments - Charlotte, NC Summer 2009-Fall 2009
Part Time Associate – 15- 35hrs Weekly
 Assisted designers with selecting materials for various projects, primarily healthcare focused, and
assisted with design decision and provide suggestions for clients
 Completed specifications for Charlotte, North Carolina’s largest healthcare facility chain
 Utilized AutoCAD to create and redline drawings
 Maintained in-house library; placed numerous sample and material orders to replenish inventory
ASSOCIATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
 International Interior Design Association
 National Kitchen and Bath Association
 Delta Sigma Theta
 Church College Relations Committee

3. Cara Anita German, International Interior Design Association Associate Member
cara.a.german@gmail.com
REFERENCES
Quinton Tucker
Human Resources Manager, Bank of America
(Formally Lowe’s Human Resources Manager)
Crystal M. Burns
Securities Research Analyst, Mergent, Inc.
Jessica Blakely, IIDA
Design Manager, Hendrick Automotive Group
(Formally Office Environments Design Director)