Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards and Academics
Interests
Timeline
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Christal Chavez

Christal Chavez

Ilfeld

Summary

I am an optimistic and adaptable High School student trying to further my education. I have gotten certified in Interior Decorating and am currently working toward my Home Staging certification. I love to be creative, work in teams, and learn new skills. Being a highly motivated and determined person has always been a part of my personality, which has helped me throughout my life and make mutual and interpersonal connections with my employer, co-workers, and teachers.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Interior Design Intern

NAK Interiors
07.2024 - Current
  • Participated in client meetings, taking detailed notes and providing valuable input on design solutions as needed.
  • Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to source materials, meeting budget requirements and maintaining project timelines.
  • Specified and selected furniture, fixtures and lighting conditions to achieve desired effects.
  • Gained hands-on experience in selecting furniture pieces, lighting fixtures, artwork, and accessories appropriate for each space''s aesthetic requirements while adhering to budget constraints.
  • Participated in site visits, gaining valuable insight into construction processes and understanding the implications of design choices on built environments.
  • Assisted lead designer in creating visually appealing spaces for residential and commercial clients, resulting in an increase in project success rates.
  • Selected furniture, lighting and accessories to enhance design concepts.
  • Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
  • Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.

Education

Currently Working Toward Home Staging Certificate - Home Staging

QC Career School
Bethesda, MD
09-2026

High School Diploma -

Santa Fe High School
Santa Fe
05-2025

Interior Decorating Certificate - Interior Decorating

QC Career School
Bethesda, MD
09-2024

Skills

    Interior styling

    Teamwork and collaboration

    Time management

    Attention to detail

    Problem-solving abilities

    Multitasking Abilities

    Reliability

    Excellent communication

    Organizational skills

    Active listening

    Effective communication

    Adaptability and flexibility

    Self motivation

    Professionalism

    Determined

    Quick Leanrner

    Optimistic

    Task- Focused

Certification

Interior Decorating Certification


Awards and Academics

I have had above a 3.5 GPA throughout my junior and senior year of high school and have an overall GPA of 3.49. Through my GPA I have earned honor roll and have ranked 99 out of 371.

I have also taken two AP courses throughout my junior and senior year. Those courses are AP Language and Composition and AP Literature and Composition

Interests

I enjoy:


Cooking

Singing

Spending time with my family

Exploring nature

Exercising

Fashion

Reading the Bible

Gardening

Youth Group

Watching Childhood TV Shows

Drawing and Painting

Timeline

Interior Design Intern

NAK Interiors
07.2024 - Current

Currently Working Toward Home Staging Certificate - Home Staging

QC Career School

High School Diploma -

Santa Fe High School

Interior Decorating Certificate - Interior Decorating

QC Career School
Christal Chavez