Allegra Flores Creative + Design Syracuse University

allegra flores

>>education

Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY

College of Visual and Performing Arts May 2011 BFA Interior Design CIDA Accredited Program Ranked 4th in the nation by design intelligence 2011 Deans List Scholar

>>involvement

CHANCELLORs AWARD FOR PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND SCHOLARSHIP | SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

Fall 2011 Awarded to the Senior Interior Studio Individual class project which implemented Design skills within Hillside Phoenix Center, a local facility for area students Project focused on performance improvement among students and cost reduction in construction

Syracuse University Study abroad | London, UK

Interior Design + Interdisciplinary Design Spring 2010

>>employment
Hemmler + Camayd architects | Scranton, PA
Intern Summer 2010 Site visits including client meetings Presentation and approval of personal renderings to the client Prepared RFPs in collaboration with architecture team Created new organizational system for materials library Contacted material vendors Commercial office renovation and space planning Chose full material collection for large scale projects Created concept boards, coordinating projects direction Exterior signage and landscape design

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Fall 2009 Team project in collaboration with Interior and Industrial Designers Obtained position within chosen top ten groups Strong use of team-building, problem-solving, and ideation tactics within a multi-disciplinary group setting Responsible for pinpointing final solution, project branding and marketing, installation renderings, oral and written communication

Phi Sigma Sigma Fraternal organization Syracuse University

Spring 2008/Present Executive Board Member > Public Relations Chair Fall 2008-Spring 2009 Designed and distributed marketing and PR brochures Weekly presentation to a chapter of 150 members Initiated and effectuated the constitution of new programs, strategy, and infrastructure development Responsible for maintaining relationships with all members parents Employed design skills in order to achieve publicity and advocacy Committee Head | Insignia Chair Fall 2008-Fall 2009 Designed all apparel graphics and placement Coordinated with distribution companies Managed a timeline and specified budget

Syracuse University Summer College | Syracuse, NY

Interior Design Program > Teaching Assistant Summer 2009 Assisted in construction of program curriculum Instructed and mentored high school students whom plan to study design at a higher learning facility Employed design skills after one year of training to students with no knowledge of the field Taught foundation design skills including drafting and perspective drawing

ALLEGRA FLORES (570)510-2763 aeflores@syr.edu 906 Grandview St. Scranton, PA 18509

State Street Grill | Clarks Summit, Pa

Server + Bar Manager Summer 2008/Present Bartending license Management of a full, high-end bar Responsible for inventory and financial transactions Assisted with renovating and rearranging restaurant design and layout Developed strong communication and customer service skills

>>skills

Kidoodles | Scranton, PA
Head Artist + Sales Associate Fall 2003/Spring 2007 Created and revised all store art designs Devised product positioning and direction for multiple stores while assessing current trends, customer retention, demographics, and area culture Managed visual merchandising and display design Completed hand-made orders in a fast environment Supervised training of all new employees Organization through multiple store locations Attended out of area shows and conventions assisting and approving overall purchases for all stores

Mac + PC Systems Adobe InDesign CS5 Adobe Photoshop CS5 Adobe Illustrator CS5 AutoCAD 2011 Revit Architecture 2011 Hand-rendering Model Building Google Sketchup 8 Microsoft Office 2011 Interdisciplinary Design Other skills include Graphic design and layout, branding, fine arts, fashion drawing, retail, writing

BRANDING + COLLABORATION

EXPLANATORY GRAPHICS

INTERIOR DESIGN