Kristi Vivaldi
San Diego,CA
Summary
Looking to gain experience and grow with a company who values teamwork, creativity, and innovation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Interior Designer
Private Client
- Sourced sustainable decor for aesthetically pleasing spaces
- Managed budgets and timelines effectively
- Developed comprehensive design concepts through sketches and 3D models
Creative Director
Freelance
12.2022 - Current
- Created and directed multimedia video-shoots
- Styled models' hair, makeup and outfits in a timely manner
- Scouted locations to film
Marketing Team
NewNorm
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Strategized marketing tactics for an emotional development startup
- Increased brand awareness by developing and executing targeted marketing campaigns
Runway Designer
DMR Productions
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Created a collection of original designs for 15 models
- Upcycled sustainable materials from local shop owners
- Helped fundraise for The Lupus Foundation
Research Assistant
UCSB
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted the Department Chair of Communications in a study regarding dementia patients
- Coded for nonverbal and verbal communication between dyads
- Compiled mass amounts of data into a digestible format
Research Assistant
UCSB
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted the lab professor in a study about students who have anxiety
- Transcribed dialogue between participating study members
Bartender
Eos Lounge
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift
Costume Department Pa
NBC Universal Studios
New York City
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Sourced costumes for the actors of the hit TV show FBI's Most Wanted
- Gained a deeper understanding of various fabrics and materials
- Assisted costume designer on set
Administrative Assistant
IPM
06.2018 - 05.2021
- Assisted in managing client accounts, office organization and scheduling for the CEO
Runway Model
Sacramento Fashion Week
05.2017 - 09.2019
- Walked the runway in 5+ shows
Level 4 Associate
In-N-Out Burger
02.2016 - 08.2019
- Frequent promotions, trained 5+ new hires on company policies and procedures
- Remained positive and energetic with hundreds of customers per shift
- Multitasked taking orders, restocking, cleaning, and food prep
Fashion Internship
Nordstrom
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Styled models with in-season trends
- Walked in a Nordstrom fashion show wearing luxury branded clothing
- Gained fashion merchandising and retail experience through the lens of a billion dollar corporation
Skills
Bachelors of Arts-Communications, 2023
University of California, Santa Barbara
Awards
- Most Likely to Be a Social Media Influencer
- Bronco Award - Best teammate
- Photograph was selected for the 1st virtual pop up exhibition for performing, visual and media arts at SBCC: this year's theme was justice!
- Nordstrom Fashion Ambassador
Timeline
Marketing Team
NewNorm
12.2023 - 05.2024
Runway Designer
DMR Productions
09.2023 - 10.2023
Creative Director
Freelance
12.2022 - Current
Research Assistant
UCSB
08.2022 - 06.2023
Research Assistant
UCSB
08.2022 - 06.2023
Bartender
Eos Lounge
01.2022 - 01.2023
Costume Department Pa
NBC Universal Studios
07.2021 - 12.2021
Fashion Internship
Nordstrom
09.2018 - 05.2019
Administrative Assistant
IPM
06.2018 - 05.2021
Runway Model
Sacramento Fashion Week
05.2017 - 09.2019
Level 4 Associate
In-N-Out Burger
02.2016 - 08.2019
Interior Designer
Private Client