Cynthia Nelson

1020 Falcon Road New Orleans, LA 70005 (504) 388-3883 ccnelson@smu.edu

EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University, Cox School of Business
Dallas, TX
Bachelor of Business Administration, General Business
August 2014-Present
Minors: Art Entrepreneurship and Advertising
Cumulative GPA: 3.864/4.0
Business GPA: 3.88/4.0
Deans List Award for academic excellence with distinction in all semesters
Nominated for the Mortar Board Top 10 Sophomores Award at SMU
WORK EXPERIENCE
Shoestring Designs
New Orleans, LA
Founder and Company Owner
June 2015-Present
Communicate with vendors, retailers, and contractors while building strong client relationships
Maintain strong product knowledge and understanding of current trends
Worked with Chauvin Design and Construction, and designed a newly built home January, 2016
Currently decorating a newly built home in New Orleans, LA
Online portfolio: http://shoestringdesigns.portfoliobox.net
Ralwins George PR & Marketing
London, England
Summer Intern
June 2016-July 2016
Wrote ads for Waterworks UK and Woolshed Designs that will be published in Winter 2016
Bumble App
Dallas, TX
Campus Representative
February 2016- Present
Promote and advertise Bumble throughout SMU by completing weekly tasks to spread the brand
Jules Reid Designs
Dallas, TX
Sales Representative
March 2015
Set up the merchandise for market at the Fashion Institute Gallery for Fall 2015 collection
Interacted with buyers by selecting merchandise based on customer needs and desires
Gerrie Bremermann Designs
New Orleans, LA
Design Intern
June 2014-August 2014
Assisted with residential interior design projects by attending client appointments and selecting
fabrics
Called vendors and updated databases with new product information
Organized materials library
Gained strong basis of product knowledge, including furniture, fabrics, and art
Elizabeth Hague Interiors
Washington DC
Design Intern
May 2014
Assisted with residential design projects by developing portfolios and helping with photo shoots
Worked hand-in-hand with Waterworks and the DC Design Center
MMR Interiors
New Orleans, LA
Design Intern
May 2012-August 2012
Organized a Southern Living Magazine shoot for the November 2012 issue
Designed a retail window display for the opening of Malachite, MMR Interiors antique shop
Managed social media campaigns on including Pinterest, Instagram, and MMR interiors website
Completed my first bedroom project
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND INFORMATION
Language Skills: Proficient in Spanish (speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension)
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator)

Photography: Experience in digital and film photograph; Received a 5 on the AP Photography exam
Additional Activities: Red Cross CPR certified, Lifeguard, Babysitting