Interior Designer or Interior Designer-Hospitality or Interior D

 

JENA SIMMS [email protected] ~PROFILE~ Interior Designer with experience in multiple facets of hospitality & commercial design projects. Proven invaluable team player with positive attitude, excellent work ethics & focus. Demonstrates leadership & dependability while remaining personable & approachable. Passion rooted in creating spaces with ambiance that are warm & inviting while utilizing the space in the most efficient, functional & safe means. ~EDUCATION~ The Art Institute of Las Vegas, Henderson, NV Bachelor of Arts-Interior Design, Magna Cum Laude Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK Bachelor of Performing Arts, Cum Laude

~INTERIOR DESIGN-PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE~ *PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT-LAS VEGAS, NV NOV 2008-MAY 2010 DESIGN SPECIALIST -Created & implemented standards for design specifications, drawings & resource library -Developed & presented various design schemes & concept boards; completed FF&E documentation for property guest rooms, suites, retail stores & casino -Coordinated with procurement, property management & contractors through all phases of the project's development; compiled budgets, made site visits, & assisted in final installation of FF&E *CAGLEY & TANNER-LAS VEGAS, NV APR 2008-AUG 2008 INTERIOR DESIGNER -Completed project documentation including FF&E specifications, budgets, finish schedules for high-end residential & hospitality projects *URBANE DESIGN ASSOCIATES-LAS VEGAS, NV JUL 2006-APR 2008 INTERIOR DESIGNER -Developed conceptual presentation boards, space planning, concept sketches; completed project documentation including FF&E specifications, budgets, finish schedules & drawings -Involved with client presentations, project coordination meetings and project administration including site visits, approval of finishes, CFA's and shop drawings -Supervised interns, researched product, met with vendors/representatives *SIMMS DESIGN STUDIO-LAS VEGAS, NV APR 2006-JUN 2006

 

INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANT -Collaborated with independent developer on various commercial and residential projects for selection of interior finishes, space planning & marketing concepts *COMMERCIAL DESIGN GROUP-LAS VEGAS, NV JAN 2005-MAR 2006 INTERIOR DESIGNER -Created conceptual designs, space planning & interior finish selections for various new & existing commercial spaces -Developed construction documents including floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, schedules, details & sections -Worked closely clients & conceptual general contractors entire phase ofwith projects from design tothrough construction administration

~INTERNSHIPS~ *LMS DESIGN GROUP-LAS VEGAS, NV FEB-MAR 2004 *CHARLES GRUWELL DESIGN-LAS VEGAS, NV JAN-MAR 2004

~CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE~ *VENETIAN RESORT & CASINO-LAS VEGAS, NV NOV 2005-NOV 2007 BANQUET SERVER AT FIVE DIAMOND RESORT *BELLAGIO RESORT & CASINO-LAS VEGAS, NV DEC 1999-APR 2005 FONTANA LOUNGE FOOD & COCKTAIL SERVER AT FIVE DIAMOND RESORT (voted Best Lounge in Las Vegas 4 years in a row) -Provided customer service & trained newly hired servers in live entertainment lounge serving specialty cocktails & gourmet appetizers -Bellagio Academy of Spirits & Cocktails training *LETTUCE ENTERTAIN YOU ENTERPRISES, INC MON AMI GABI AT PARIS RESORT & CASINO-LAS VEGAS, NV AUG 1999-DEC 1999 GOURMET FOOD SERVER -Provided customer service at classic French bistro serving gourmet French cuisine & wine selections from a rolling wine cart

~PERFORMING ARTS/TEACHING EXPERIENCE~ *MULTIPLE DANCE PERFORMANCES-LAS VEGAS, NV AUG 1997-JAN 2000 DANCER/FEATURED DANCER -Performed in various "one night only" events in addition to a tap commercial for Fashion Show Mall, New Years Eve show at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino -Dancer in 1950's themed show - "Jukebox Rock" at

 

Hotel Continental -Dancer in multi-cultural show - "Dazzle Dance" at Harrahs Resort, Lake Tahoe, NV *PEGGY SIMMS SCHOOL OF DANCE-SALINA, KS AUG 1988-MAY 1997 CO-DIRECTOR/TEACHER -Co-director, choreographer & performer in show troupe; Performances included Hawaii cruise 2000 & 2006 & a television commercial for local broadcasting-Access TV Station -Instructed jazz, tap & ballet classes to students from age 4-50+ years old & participated in multiple dance conventions & competitions -Taught various workshops innationwide lyrical dance, stylized jazz & tap

~COMPUTER SKILLS~ AutoCAD 2007, Adobe Photoshop CS & Acrobat 8 Professional, Microsoft Office, SpecSources Interior Design Software

~WORKSHOPS~ *Mike Lin Graphic Workshop-Kansas City, KS (2005) *Interior Design Student Career Forum-San Francisco, CA (2004) *Lovewell Institute for the Creative Arts-Salina, KS (1992-1993)

~ACTIVITIES~ Yoga, Dancing, Choreography, Music, Traveling, Hiking, Running, Beach Volleyball, Snowboarding

**References and portfolio available upon request** **Formatted resume as PDF available upon request**