Nicole Katzarkov

• Assists customers with product selection, sizing, and fit recommendations.
• Processes sales transactions accurately using POS system.
• Develops comprehensive product knowledge, enabling effective upselling and cross-selling.
• Increases sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
• Collaborates with team members to organize and host birthday parties and events, creating fun and engaging experiences between the ages of 1 and 8.

• Prepared meals and snacks aligned with family preferences and dietary needs.
• Planned and implemented age-appropriate activities supporting learning, creativity, and physical development for a 2-year-old child.
• Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up playroom.
• Managed bedtime routines, including bathing, dressing, and tidying the child's room to ensure a clean and comfortable sleeping environment.

• Produced floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, and elevations using AutoCAD for the showroom and residential projects.
• Created professional presentations using PowerPoint to creatively communicate design intent and direction of furniture, lighting, and door specifications.
• Coordinated material and finish sample requests to support FF&E selections and specifications.

• Conducted site visits and gathered measurements for design projects, guaranteeing accurate space planning and layout development.
• Produced Revit drawings and 3D renderings to visualize space layouts and present ideas to clients, improving communication and workflow.
• Prepared construction documents of detailed floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, and finishes for commercial bathrooms, ensuring smooth execution of design plans from concept to construction.
• Participated in the development of design concepts, mood boards, layouts and presentations for residential and commercial projects, communicating with other designers to align with client visions.
• Collaborated in sourcing and selecting materials, furnishings, and fixtures, contributing to cohesive design aesthetics that enhanced project outcomes.
• Developed strong relationships with clients through excellent communication skills, actively listening to their needs and providing tailored design recommendations.

• Prepared design development (DD) and construction documentation (CD) sets on Revit for private clubs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborated and effectively communicated with team members to create design progress PowerPoint presentations for client meetings, leading to increase in client satisfaction.
• Scheduled vendor meetings to determine samples for clients and existing projects, resulting in a diverse selection of high-quality materials that met client expectations and enhanced project deliverables.
• Maintained the material library, including labeling sections and organizing samples, improving accessibility and efficiency for design teams.

• Graphically adjusted a Stateroom design proposal on Photoshop, resulting in a visually compelling presentation that impressed leadership and contributed to project approval.
• Developed a Mockup Booklet on PowerPoint showcasing all public venues on a ship under a strict timeline, facilitating clear communication and alignment among team members.
• Organized and updated material control books, ensuring accuracy and accessibility of crucial project documentation, leading to streamlined processes and improved project efficiency.
• Collaborated with other interns to brainstorm ideas for an improved onboarding experience, resulting in innovative proposals presented to executives.

Minor in Architecture