Katie Van Nyhuis
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Interior Design Assistant
Lisa Weyland Designs
Lafayette, CA
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Research design trends and source furniture and decor items
- Assist lead designer with project management tasks including scheduling appointments, ordering materials and managing invoices
- Create mood boards and design presentations, contributing to the visual communication of design concepts
- Elevate brand awareness through strategic social marketing
Office Assistant
Seattle University
Seattle, WA
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Administrative tasks such as calendar creation, appointment scheduling, and tracking department budgets
- Facilitated department collaboration and organized special events
- Designed department marketing visuals
Alumni Engagement Coordinator
Seattle University
Seattle, WA
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Served as the face of the Seattle University student body when communicating with alumni
- Organized alumni panels and recruitment events
- Wrote and designed visually engaging newsletters and marketing materials
PR and Communications
Hui Nani Partners
Honolulu, HI
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Produced copy and content for LinkedIn and Twitter accounts
- Designed and coordinated PR and monthly newsletter templates
- Developed and implemented communications plans for internal stakeholders.
Organizational Specialist & Social Media Manager
BlissHaus
Oakland, CA
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Assisted managers during on-site at sustainable kitchen makeovers
- Constructed an editorial calendar to plan and manage social content
- Inventory, shipping, and receiving management
Education
Post-Graduate Certification - Interior Architecture And Design
UC Berkeley
Berkeley01-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Strategic Communications And Media Studies
Seattle University
Seattle, WA01-2023
Studio Art, Fashion History & Design
Santa Reparata International School of Art
Florence, Italy2022
Skills
- Adobe photoshop, illustrator, lightroom
- Hand-drafting and sketching
- Quickbooks and Design Files
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Digital media and campaign creation
- Highly organized and adaptable
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Interior Design Assistant
Lisa Weyland Designs
06.2023 - 02.2024
Office Assistant
Seattle University
01.2023 - 06.2023
Alumni Engagement Coordinator
Seattle University
09.2022 - 06.2023
PR and Communications
Hui Nani Partners
02.2022 - 05.2022
Organizational Specialist & Social Media Manager
BlissHaus
01.2022 - 03.2022
Post-Graduate Certification - Interior Architecture And Design
UC Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts - Strategic Communications And Media Studies
Seattle University
Studio Art, Fashion History & Design
Santa Reparata International School of Art