NIKITA RIEDEL
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Interior designer with hands-on experience in conceptual design, visual communication, and project management across residential and retail settings. Creates detailed presentations and 3D designs using industry software, then translates ideas into furniture, fabric, and finish selections. Background in office support, marketing materials, and client coordination.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Program Assistant
Puget Sound Educational Service District
Tacoma, WA
- Developed and delivered lesson plans and engaging activities, promoting active participation and improving student engagement.
- Provided academic assistance to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders across all subjects, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Supported students in completing homework assignments, enhancing their understanding of core subjects at Ford Middle School.
Office Assistant
Better Language Solutions
University Place, WA
- Supported daily office operations by managing schedules, correspondence, and filing systems.
- Executed various office tasks, ensuring seamless workflow and adherence to policies.
- Coordinated office events and activities to enhance team building and foster employee engagement.
- Created flyers, brochures and other marketing material.
Interior Designer/Sales
Thomasville Furnishings
Tukwila, WA
- Interior Designer/Sales at Thomasville Furnishings
- Developed design solutions for clients, specifying furniture, fabrics, and finishes to meet individual needs. Coordinated order tracking, customer follow-ups, and design installations to ensure timely delivery and client satisfaction.
Interior Design/Entrepreneur
Interiors by Nikita Monéé
Tacoma, Washington
- Delivered interior design services both in-person and online, catering to diverse client needs.
- Using Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, SketchUp, AutoCad and other design software to create 3D renderings.
- Project management, creating concepts, digital design.
- Refinished and sold hundreds of furniture and home décor items.
- Offering new furniture & home décor items on company website
- Developed social media profiles to increase brand visibility and engage potential clients.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings with prospective clients.
Cheer Instructor
Young Champions NW
University Place, WA
- Coached nine squads across three locations, fostering teamwork and skill development.
- Instructed students in cheerleading techniques to enhance skills and performance.
- Taught cheers, chants, and motions to promote team spirit and engagement.
- Managed payments, registration, and coaching independently.
Education
BA - Ma.Education/Mi.Math
The Evergreen State College
Tacoma, Washington06-2013
AAS-T - Interior Design
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, Washington03-2014
AAS - Arts & Sciences
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, Washington06-2011
Skills
- Instructional Design
- Curriculum Development
- Content Creation
- Educational Planning
- Project Management
- Visual Communication
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Drafting
- Space Planning
- Client Support
- Conceptual Design
- Leadership
Certification
- Kitchen & Bath Design Certification
- Green Design Certification
Accomplishments
- Careers in Technical Education Award
- The Links Inc. Scholarship
- PC3 Foundation Scholarship
- First Generation Scholarship
- Lincoln Alumni Scholarship
- Merle Palmer Scholarship
- Tacoma Elks Scholarship
- James McGranahan Memorial Scholarship
Timeline
Program Assistant
Puget Sound Educational Service District
Office Assistant
Better Language Solutions
Interior Designer/Sales
Thomasville Furnishings
Interior Design/Entrepreneur
Interiors by Nikita Monéé
Cheer Instructor
Young Champions NW
BA - Ma.Education/Mi.Math
The Evergreen State College
AAS-T - Interior Design
Clover Park Technical College
AAS - Arts & Sciences
Tacoma Community College