JENA SIMMS

jsee676a@westpost.net
~PROFILE~
Interior Designer with experience in multiple facets of
hospitality & commercial design projects. Proven invaluable
team player with positive attitude, excellent work ethics &
focus. Demonstrates leadership & dependability while
remaining personable & approachable. Passion rooted in
creating spaces with ambiance that are warm & inviting while
utilizing the space in the most efficient, functional &
safe means.

~EDUCATION~
The Art Institute of Las Vegas, Henderson, NV
Bachelor of Arts-Interior Design, Magna Cum Laude
Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK
Bachelor of Performing Arts, Cum Laude

~INTERIOR DESIGN-PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE~

*PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT-LAS VEGAS, NV
NOV 2008-MAY 2010
DESIGN SPECIALIST
-Created & implemented standards for design specifications,
drawings & resource library
-Developed & presented various design schemes & concept
boards; completed FF&E documentation for property guest
rooms, suites, retail stores & casino
-Coordinated with procurement, property management &
contractors through all phases of the project's development;
compiled budgets, made site visits, & assisted in final
installation of FF&E
*CAGLEY & TANNER-LAS VEGAS, NV
APR 2008-AUG 2008
INTERIOR DESIGNER
-Completed project documentation including FF&E
specifications, budgets, finish schedules for high-end
residential & hospitality projects
*URBANE DESIGN ASSOCIATES-LAS VEGAS, NV
JUL 2006-APR 2008
INTERIOR DESIGNER
-Developed conceptual presentation boards, space planning,
concept sketches; completed project documentation including
FF&E specifications, budgets, finish schedules & drawings
-Involved with client presentations, project coordination
meetings and project administration including site visits,
approval of finishes, CFA's and shop drawings
-Supervised interns, researched product, met with
vendors/representatives
*SIMMS DESIGN STUDIO-LAS VEGAS, NV
APR 2006-JUN 2006
INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANT
-Collaborated with independent developer on various
commercial and residential projects for selection of
interior finishes, space planning & marketing concepts
*COMMERCIAL DESIGN GROUP-LAS VEGAS, NV
JAN 2005-MAR 2006
INTERIOR DESIGNER
-Created conceptual designs, space planning & interior
finish selections for various new & existing commercial
spaces
-Developed construction documents including floor plans,
reflected ceiling plans, schedules, details & sections
-Worked closely with clients & general contractors through
entire phase of projects from conceptual design to
construction administration

~INTERNSHIPS~
*LMS DESIGN GROUP-LAS VEGAS, NV
FEB-MAR 2004
*CHARLES GRUWELL DESIGN-LAS VEGAS, NV
JAN-MAR 2004

~CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE~

*VENETIAN RESORT & CASINO-LAS VEGAS, NV
NOV 2005-NOV 2007
BANQUET SERVER AT FIVE DIAMOND RESORT
*BELLAGIO RESORT & CASINO-LAS VEGAS, NV
DEC 1999-APR 2005
FONTANA LOUNGE FOOD & COCKTAIL SERVER AT FIVE DIAMOND RESORT
(voted Best Lounge in Las Vegas 4 years in a row)
-Provided customer service & trained newly hired servers in
live entertainment lounge serving specialty cocktails &
gourmet appetizers
-Bellagio Academy of Spirits & Cocktails training
*LETTUCE ENTERTAIN YOU ENTERPRISES, INC
MON AMI GABI AT PARIS RESORT & CASINO-LAS VEGAS, NV
AUG 1999-DEC 1999
GOURMET FOOD SERVER
-Provided customer service at classic French bistro serving
gourmet French cuisine & wine selections from a rolling
wine cart

~PERFORMING ARTS/TEACHING EXPERIENCE~

*MULTIPLE DANCE PERFORMANCES-LAS VEGAS, NV
AUG 1997-JAN 2000
DANCER/FEATURED DANCER
-Performed in various "one night only" events in addition
to a tap commercial for Fashion Show Mall, New Years Eve
show at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
-Dancer in 1950's themed show - "Jukebox Rock" at
 Hotel Continental
-Dancer in multi-cultural show - "Dazzle Dance" at Harrahs
Resort, Lake Tahoe, NV
*PEGGY SIMMS SCHOOL OF DANCE-SALINA, KS
AUG 1988-MAY 1997
CO-DIRECTOR/TEACHER
-Co-director, choreographer & performer in show troupe;
Performances included Hawaii cruise 2000 & 2006 & a
television commercial for local broadcasting-Access TV
Station
-Instructed jazz, tap & ballet classes to students from
age 4-50+ years old & participated in multiple dance
conventions & competitions nationwide
-Taught various workshops in lyrical dance, stylized jazz
& tap

~COMPUTER SKILLS~
AutoCAD 2007, Adobe Photoshop CS & Acrobat 8 Professional,
Microsoft Office, SpecSources Interior Design Software

~WORKSHOPS~
*Mike Lin Graphic Workshop-Kansas City, KS (2005)
*Interior Design Student Career Forum-San Francisco, CA
(2004)
*Lovewell Institute for the Creative Arts-Salina, KS
(1992-1993)

~ACTIVITIES~
Yoga, Dancing, Choreography, Music, Traveling, Hiking,
Running, Beach Volleyball, Snowboarding

**References and portfolio available upon request**

**Formatted resume as PDF available upon request**