Alexa Martinez

Alexa Martinez

Interior Designer

CONTACT

(203) 993-0523
alemarti@my.bridgeport.edu

OBJECTIVE

Interior Design student at the Shintaro Akatsu School of Design, aspiring a career in the selected field. Worked collaboratively in both commercial and residential projects with a design team delivering renderings and meeting deadlines.

WORK EXPERIENCES

Design Consultant at Restoration Hardware, September 2019 – Present
Caregiver at Private Residence, November 2017 – July 2019
Internship at Linherr Hollingsworth, May 2019 – July 2019
Sales Associate at Yankee Candle, November 2016 – February 2019

SKILLS

• AutoCad
• SketchUp
• Photoshop
• Hand Drawing
• Keyshot

EDUCATION

University of Bridgeport
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, May 2020

Fairchild Wheeler High School, June 2016
Information of Technology and Software Engineering

WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS

Vegan Design with Deborah Dimare, Oct 2018
Attended a live video chat with Deborah Dimar, vegan interior designer. Her philosophy focuses on cruelty free design, wellness/sensory environments and sustainable environments. I learned to use alternatives for hyde and toxic chemicals and to incorporate wellness and sustainability into my designs.

2018 Annual Celebration, Sept 2018
Attended a networking event and was introduced to the new 2018-2019 board ASID members.Guest speaker Lori Weitzner an American textile and product designer, presented her book “Ode to Color”. Lori gave a presentation on the correlation between human behavior and color scheme.

Fabric Show, Mar 2018
Attended a showcasing of the latest fabrics and wall coverings. Discussed with vendors about sustainable material and selected samples of fabrics.

ASID CT Career Launch, Feb 2018
Attended a networking event that held speed interviews with professionals and industry partners. The event hosted guest speaker, Jennifer Bertrand and industry partner displays.

MEMBERSHIP

Board Member of American Society of Interior Design

Member of Bridgeport Caribe Youth Leaders