Amy Petersen Designs
EDUCATION
Certificate, AutoCAD, Solidworks, AAA Institute, Woodland Hills, CA
Certificate, Textile Design, California School for Professional Fabric Design, Berkeley, CA
Bachelors Degree, Design and Visualization, Silicon Valley College, Walnut Creek, CA
Associate Degree, Arch. Design and Drafting, Silicon Valley College, Walnut Creek, CA
2018
2011
2004
2001
SKILLS
• Adobe Suite (strong AI & PS)
• MS Office
• AutoCAD
• Chief Architect/Home Designer
• 3D Studio Max
• SolidWorks
• Drawing
• Painting
• Photography
EMPLOYMENT
Designer
Amy Petersen Designs, Canoga Park, CA
• Freelance graphic and surface pattern design
Dec 2020-Present
Showroom Consultant
Arizona Tile, Sun Valley, CA
• Assist homeowners and designers in their selection of tiles and countertop materials
• Contribute content to company social media team
Sep 2018 - Present
Marketing, Sales & Design
Stoneville USA Inc., North Hollywood, CA
• Scheduled presentations/lunch & learns with architects and designers, presented
Geoluxe, Vetrazzo and other materials such as tile and trims. Provided samples for libraries
• Designed marketing materials such as product catalog, store brochures, and website
photos, content and email blasts
• Organized and staffed promotional events (i.e.. Dwell on Design)
• Worked with walk in customers, designing kitchens, baths, exterior projects, fabrications
Nov 2016 - Oct 2017
Designer
Westside Tile and Stone, Canoga Park, CA
• Assisted customers with material selection for interior and exterior tile installations
Jan 2016 - Nov 2016
Aug 2014 - Dec 2015
Store Manager/Designer/Sales
Tez Marble, Burlingame, CA
• Managed and trained sales and warehouse staff
• Assisted homeowners, designers, contractors and fabricators regarding tile
design, installation, fabrication and general material information
• Organized and coordinated schedule for store truck transfer, pick up and delivery
of slabs and tiles. Other duties, payroll and store and truck maintenance
Design Consultant
Bassett Furniture, San Carlos, CA
• Designed custom furniture and room layouts for customers
• Scheduled home visits to clients home to measure and photograph space for floorplans
Apr 2013 - Jul 2014
Design Associate
Calico Corners, Burlingame, CA
• Consulted customers with fabrics, trims and design options for custom home furnishings
• Calculated custom quotes for new and reupholstery projects
Oct 2011 - Mar 2013
Graphic Designer/Instructor
The Bead Monkey, Minneapolis, MN
• Designed print ads, in store promotional materials and bead kit instructions
• Maintained company website and email blasts
• Taught a variety of beginner and intermediate design classes
Oct 2005 - Dec 2009
Army National Guard/Army Reserve Duty
75H Personnel Sergeant, 445th Civil Affairs, Mountain View, CA
71LF5 Postal Clerk, 329th Adjutant General Company, Ft. Snelling, MN
63S Heavy Wheel Mechanic, 88M Truck Driver 740th Transportation Company, Milbank, SD
Jun 1989 - Jun 2003
PDF Resume
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