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Nicolle Navarete

Interior Designer

Phone:

516-417-7653

Email:

Location:

Davis, CA

New York, NY

Organizations:

ASID Allied Member

IIDA Student Member

ASLA Student Member

NCIDQ Certification in Progress

Hello! I'm Nicolle

I'm an interior designer with over 5 years experience in interior and architectural design, material selection, and project management in a diverse range of project types ranging from healthcare facilities, corporate offices, and residential spaces. I provide design solutions that integrate the goals of the client and unconventional materials to produce imaginative and enriching spaces for the occupants. I graduated from NYC’s Fashion Institute of Technology in 2018 where she holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in interior design and art history. I am currently a teaching assistant for the design department and a current Master of Fine Arts (MFA) candidate at the University of California, Davis.

EXPERIENCE

2019 - 2021

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Davis, CA

2017 - 2020

Interior Designer

New York, NY

2015 - 2017

Textile Coordinator

New York, NY

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS

Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
Oversaw classes of up to 60 students in a variety of discussion sections, studio courses, and lecture courses.
Checked assignments, proctored exams, and provided grades according to university standards.

NAPACH DESIGN GROUP

Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, furniture specifications, and textile presentations.
Programmed space requirements from schematic design to construction document phase and installation.
Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D rendered perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.

PALLAS TEXTILES

Sorted and organized materials such as fabric samples, customer relations spreadsheets, and current design trend reports.
Consulted with architects and designers to determine textile performance needs to meet overall design goals.
Researched trends in area of green building, green materials, and environmental design to incorporate into business and design projects.

EDUCATION

2019 - 2021

Master's of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)

Davis, CA

2014 - 2018

Bachelor's of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)

New York, NY

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS

Masters' in Interior Architecture
- Emphasis in Floating Architecture and Naval Architecture
3.7 GPA

SUNY FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Major in Interior Design
- Minor in Art History
3.7 GPA
- Dean's List 2017, 2018
Interior Design Club Member, Sustainability Club Member, Interior Design Relief Club Member