Catherine Nelson

Twelve years of design experience coupled with a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. Creative and stylish with a strong aptitude for organization and time-management. Naturally skilled in facilitating new client sales and fostering ongoing relationships with existing clients. Proficient in AutoCAD, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, HTML, and Microsoft Office Applications.

8/2001 - Ongoing

INDEPENDENT DESIGNER

CA, NY, VT, NH
Interior, Web, & Graphic Designer
Independent freelance designer for a variety of design projects
--Design, propose, and implement interior design solutions
--Design graphic advertising and promotional materials for ASID UCLA Extension Student Chapter events
--Propose and effect commercial web and graphic solutions

5/2007 - 6/2008

RISA BOYER ARCHITECTURE

Los Angeles, CA
Design Assistant
Design assistant to principal
--Assist with material and design component selections for architectural projects
--Coordinate purchasing and installation of selected materials and products with vendors and subcontractors
--Assist with AutoCAD redline corrections for architectural project drawing sets

3/2005 - 2/2007

OJMR ARCHITECTS

Los Angeles, CA
Design Assistant, Marketing Coordinator
Design assistant and marketing coordinator to OJMR's principal and architects
--Assist with construction management and material selection for a variety of residential, commercial, and development projects
--Responsible for firm's marketing material and networking strategies

6/2002 - 10/2003

dpf DESIGN, INC.

White River Jct., VT
Interior Design Assistant
Assistant to dpf Design's partners on commercial and residential interior design projects
--Managed day-to-day operations and aided in design and construction phases
--Responsible for tile and solid surface sales to architects, tradesmen and clients
--Prepared design elements for client presentations

1/1999 - 8/2001

CAMBRIA CORPORATION

Palo Alto, CA
Lead Web Designer
Project Leader for web development accounts
--Coordinated over 20 web projects
--Designed and created web elements; synchronized design with programming solutions
--Designed sales campaign materials and cultivated resulting leads
--Established company presence in Manhattan

9/1998 - 1/1999

ZIFF-DAVIS

San Francisco, CA
Graphic Contractor
--Created online graphics for PC Computing Online
--Implemented resourceful html solutions for time-sensitive launch deadlines

2/1997 - 6/1998

SCOTT FORESMAN-ADDISON WESLEY

Menlo Park, CA
Online Designer/Project Specialist
Successfully developed web sites using a wide array of HTML, graphic design, and other technical tools
--Developed and maintained company web sites for School Division
--Trained creative staff in web implementation and creation standards
--Worked with multiple departments to maximize use of corporate Intranet

8/1996 - 9/1996

NETSCAPE COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION

Mountain View, CA
Production Assistant
Assistant production administrator within the Internet/Media Department. Responsible for production file tracking, and vendor relations.

UCLA EXTENSION

Currently enrolled in UCLA's Professional Level Program of Interior Design

9/1992 - 6/1996

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT SANTA BARBARA

BA with Honors
Major: Art Studio
Minor: Art History

ASID UCLA Extension Student Chapter

Board Member, Graphics Chair, 2008 - 2009