NICOLE NOONAN
749 Mill Street, Marion, MA 02738, (508) 789-1728, nnoonan727@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Van Loan School Endicott College
Masters in Interior Architecture, May 2017
University of Massachusetts- Amherst
Commonwealth Honors College, May 2015, GPA: 3.9
Bachelor of Arts, Major: Communication, Minor: Studio Art & Spanish, Certificate: Arts Management
Colegio Hispano Continental, Salamanca, Spain, Summer 2013
Relevant Courses: Visual Communication, Arts Entrepreneurship, Arts Marketing, Interpersonal Communication, Media and Culture, Media Programming, Advertising as Social Communication, Writing as Communication, Media and the Family, Studio Drawing, Studio Design, Photography 1, Intro to Computing in Fine Art, Advanced Drawing Problems, Intro to Visual Arts.
HONORS & AWARDS
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Dean's List, Fall 2011- May 2015
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Academic/ Community Transformation (ACT) Award, April 2015
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Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society, May 2015
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First Place Community-Based Project Award- Communication Student Showcase, April 2014, April 2015
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Honors Dean's Award, March 2015
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Lead UMass, Only student workshop presenter, February 2015
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Massachusetts Statewide Undergraduate Research Conference Presenter, April 2014
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Ansin Study Abroad Scholarship, March 2013
PUBLICATIONS
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Personal Design Blog, available at www.macanoondesigns.com, December 2013- Present
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Miss Representation Session, blog post, available at CESL.umass.edu, Fall 2013
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Kelly McGuill Home
Design Assistant, May 2014- Present
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Communicated with clients and vendors, and negotiate administration of the office.
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Sourced and obtained samples; prepared presentations for clients; assisted in photo shoots and set designs.
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Submitted and organized orders and deliveries to clients.
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Created marketing plan; updated and created social media platforms, constructed newsletters
B. Home
Marketing & Visual Merchandising Assistant, February 2014- May 2015
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Designed visual merchandising and store displays; tested marketing strategies; learned the process of maintaining a small business.
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Hand painted furniture; reupholstered and refurbished furniture for sales in the store; assisted with design consulting.
Hampshire Café
Barista/ Cashier, September 2013- May 2015
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Strong customer service skills, maintained job while balancing academics and athletics.
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Learned the process of the food industry.
Design Elements
Interior Design Assistant, May 2014- August 2014
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Managed clients, submitted orders, and assisted with all aspects of the design process.
The Inn on Shipyard Park
Hostess/ Busser, May 2014- August 2014
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Ensured smooth transitions within the restaurant setting while working as part of a team to provide effective customer service and remained calm under pressure.
Bill Trifone Interiors
Interior Design Intern, May 2013- August 2013
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Developed and strengthened skills for small business management; participated in administrative tasks as needed.
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Created design boards; learned sourcing and ordering process; gained understanding of design process from start to completion.
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Attended design events including the Ellis Antique Show and 20/21 art show where I networked with other professionals in the field
Bay Club at Mattapoisett
Golf Pro-Shop Sales Clerk/ Attendant/ Merchandiser, May 2010- August 2013
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Worked on marketing projects to promote tournaments and other events at the golf course.
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Organized successful tournaments of 200+ players while maintaining fluency inside the shop.
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Controlled visual merchandise and facilitated merchandise displays.
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Fulfilled customer needs while completing office tasks and upkeep; developed interpersonal communication skills.
ACTIVITIES AND LEADERSHIP
UMASS Club Field Hockey
Secretary & Captain, September 2012- May 2015
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Led team to National Championship for the first time in UMass history for two consecutive years.
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Organized and implemented schedules, fundraising events, practices, and functioned as leader and support to 30+ players.
North Area Council
President, September 2011- May 2012
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Planned events for students such as study breaks and a spring fling in order to improve the living environment for on-campus students.
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Facilitated meetings by creating agendas and keeping group members on task through planning of events
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND VOLUNTEERING
Autism Speaks
Coordination Committee Member, January 2015- April 2015
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Volunteered in events in order to raise money and organize the Autism Speaks 5K at UMass.
Commonwealth Honors College Thesis Capstone Project
Media Literacy and Intersectionality, September 2014- May 2015
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Pioneered a project which included creation and implementation of a media education curricula including online database and blog, facilitation guides catered to the needs of the community and training sessions, and a documentary of the program, guided by observational research.
From Miss Representation to Mass Representation: Educating for Change
Pioneer Facilitator, September 2013-May 2014
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Launched media education implementation in High Schools and Middle Schools; conducted guided discussions, and created activities, while working to make this start-up program a success and fix gaps in program.
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Led training sessions for faculty members of schools in the area, and student volunteers.
Buzzards Bay Coalition
Safety Squad, July 2010-Present
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Volunteer as part of safety squad for Save the Bay Swim.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Spanish.
Expertise in Microsoft Office, Social Media Advertising, and Email marketing.
References Upon Request