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Nadia Choates

Houston

Summary

Dynamic Lighting Designer with expertise, specializing in innovative lighting solutions for residential and commercial spaces. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through creative vision, product knowledge, and exceptional client communication.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Lighting Designer

LIGHT
02.2015 - 09.2025

Lighting Design & Sales

Administration
Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist
Digital & Content Marketing
Social Media Management
Notary Public

Microsoft Word- Excel- Outlook- PowerPoint- Adobe Acrobat- Windward System- AutoCAD - SendPulse


Interior Design, Electrical, & technical expertise.


  • Worked with Architects, Designers, Builders, and Electricians to determine best lighting design and techniques according to location and situation. Mix of Residential and Commercial work.
  • Enhanced lighting with use of dimmers and lighting controls.
  • Emphasis on Customer Service, Sales, Artistic Knowledge, Design, and Electrical plans.
  • AutoCAD experience and previous certification.
  • Great knowledge of Lighting & Furniture products, Design, Systems, and Usage. Specialty in Modern & Architectural spaces and eco friendly/ sustainable products.

Artist Instructor- Team Lead

Painting With A Twist
05.2010 - 12.2014
  • Taught classes in Acrylic paint processes and techniques, provided student feedback throughout lessons.
  • Fostered creativity and encouraged self-expression of students.
  • Coordinated ordering and implementation of products needed for classes. Assisted with scheduling of artists, as well as other administrative duties. Team lead from January to December, 2014.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - BFA- Drawing And Printmaking

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

AutoCad Certification -

University of Houston- Downtown
Houston, TX
05-2018

Skills

  • Client communication
  • Creative vision and concept development
  • Energy efficiency optimization
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Interior and exterior lighting & design
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Organizational skills

Timeline

Lighting Designer

LIGHT
02.2015 - 09.2025

Artist Instructor- Team Lead

Painting With A Twist
05.2010 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Arts - BFA- Drawing And Printmaking

McNeese State University

AutoCad Certification -

University of Houston- Downtown