Cynthia Luu
Markham,ON
Summary
Detail-oriented and motivated Bachelor of Interior Design student with strong foundations in design thinking, visual communications, and space planning.
Skilled in digital rendering, construction drawings, and technical documentation with a proven ability to balance creativity and precision.
Experienced in researching design history and applying analytical approaches to develop functional, user-centered solutions. Recognized for strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills that support both independent work and collaborative team projects.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Interior Design Student
Yorkville University
Markham, Ontario
07.2022 - Current
- Earned A+ in Topics in Technology & Society and A in Design Thinking, demonstrating strong research, analytical thinking, and innovative problem-solving skills.
- Achieved A- in Visual Communications and Interior Design Theory, strengthening communication, presentation accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Completed Digital Rendering (B+) and Construction Drawings (B), building technical proficiency with digital tools, documentation, and project organization.
- Excelled in Space Planning (B) and Design History (B), applying organizational skills, report writing, and analytical approaches to support functional and efficient outcomes.
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Springwater Childcare Centre
Barrie, ON
07.2021 - 03.2025
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Established and enforced behavioral rules and discipline.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Employed traditional and modern educational techniques and strategies, resulting in enhanced language, cognition, memory development and perceptual-motor skills.
- Cultivated positive rapport with students, faculty and parents.
Office Administrator
Eden Nails
Peterborough, ON
01.2016 - 2018
- Interacted professionally with customers and inside personnel, answering questions and responding to phone and email inquiries.
- Replenished office supplies, placing new orders for restocking to maintain inventory.
- Automated office operations by managing client correspondence, records, contracts and data communications.
- Coordinated schedules, administrative functions, quality assurance and process improvements to bolster operational output.
- Directed clients and guests to correct departments, rooms and staff members.
- Managed store cash intake with high accuracy and prepared daily bank deposits.
- Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
- Handled scheduling and managed timely and effective allocation of resources and calendars.
- Coordinated office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance with company policies.
Education
Bachelor of Interior Design - Interior Design
Yorkville University
Concord, ONDiploma - Early Childhood Education
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Barrie, ONSkills
- Space planning & functional layout development
- Drafting, construction drawings & technical documentation
- Digital rendering, visualization & color theory
- Manual & digital drawing standards
- Product & materials knowledge (residential & commercial)
- Professional communication & report writing
- Research, critical analysis & presentation skills
- Creative problem-solving & design thinking
- Organization, time management & attention to detail
- Collaboration & conflict resolution in team settings
- Familiar with SketchUp, AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign
- CPR certified
Timeline
Interior Design Student
Yorkville University
07.2022 - Current
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Springwater Childcare Centre
07.2021 - 03.2025
Office Administrator
Eden Nails
01.2016 - 2018
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Bachelor of Interior Design - Interior Design
Yorkville University