Christopher M Nelson

Christopher Nelson Visual Design & Interior Design; Dallas, TX 2012-present 

Interior Design and Project Manager

• Providing input and overseeing the design/build and interior design of two houses that were over 3000 square feet each.

• Include visualizing & sketching design plan per client’s goals.
• Source products and materials.
• Determining cost establishes a budget.
• Inspecting construction to ensure alignment with design specifications is met. • Not limited to holiday decoration, unique handpicked decoration, & styling.

• Create designs, logos, brochures, flyers, mock-up, and various creative designs. • Design and set up for photo backdrop scene for modeling & photographer.

Banquet Set-up
Omni Dallas Hotel; Dallas, TX 2016-2020
(Luxury Conference center) 29 meeting rooms & two ballrooms total 142,603 square feet.

• Planning and logistics in advance right before new setup for any kind of events. • Set up, break down, stock, and maintain meeting rooms.
• Refresh meeting rooms during meals & coffee breaks.
• Must be able to follow instructions on the Banquet Event Order.

• Assist other departments when needed to ensure optimum service to guests and clients.

Student Assistant
Student Life Office at Montgomery College; Silver Spring, MD 2014-2015 Received Student Employee of the year 2014-2015

• Assist in the operation of the student life office.
• Duties include answering telephones & Walk-in inquiries, assist with mailings, filing,

help visitors to the office, mail distribution, and maintain cleanliness.
• Assist with Clubs & Organizations
• Planning for special events for student life experiences during the academic year. • Conference weekly

Graphic Design Specialist
Sir Speedy & Marketing Services; Spring Hill, FL 2011 Intern

• Responsible for revision of company advertisements.
• Designed athletic cover page for Pasco High School.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suites, MAC/PC environments.

Visual Merchandiser/Sales Associate
Gap Inc Chevy Chase, MD 2014-2016 & Rue21 Inc Brooksville, FL 2009-2012

•Maintain store standards per Visual presentation assessment direction to enhance the customer shopping experience.

• Set up and break down during new-flows products for every season. • Promote the image, products, and services of a business.
• Excellent customer service.

Education

Associate Degree In Design, Rochester Institute of Technology 2012 Rochester, NY

Professional Reference

Mrs. Kimberly Herrera Jones
Director of Student life at Montgomery College, Takoma Park, Maryland. (240) 567-1490

Mr. Tim Garippa
Board Chair for Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA) Dallas (214) 0748-8580