Melissa Kristine
Creative and detail-oriented Interior Decorating student
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About
Creative and detail-oriented Interior Decorating student graduating this month with a Certificate from Red River College Polytechnic. Hands-on experience in residential space planning, kitchen and bath design, material selection, and renovation-focused design solutions. Experienced using 2020 Design, SketchUp, and AutoCAD through academic projects and a current field placement with Kitchen Craft Canada, while continuing to develop technical design skills.
Passionate about creating functional, aesthetically cohesive residential spaces while continuing to grow through collaboration with clients and design professionals.
Experience
Design & Sales Assistant (Field Placement) - Kitchen Craft - Winnipeg, MB
(2026-06)
- Used 2020 Design software to model residential kitchens to aid on-staff designers.
- Selected cabinetry, countertop, hardware, and finish selections for residential projects.
- Participated in client consultations, showroom presentations, and site measurements.
- Initiated and assisted with the management of daily showroom operations while collaborating with customers, sales and design team.
- Developed residential kitchen layouts and design concepts that received positive feedback from my supervisor for creativity, functionality, and attention to detail.
Assistant Choreographer - Crazy for You - Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre & Manitoba Bar Association - Winnipeg, MB
(2026-01 - 2026-05)
- Assisted the choreographer in teaching and refining choreography for a cast of 28 performers.
- Collaborated with the director and creative team throughout rehearsals.
- Led rehearsals, provided performance feedback, and adapted choreography to support the evolving needs of the production.
Program Coordinator & Dance Instructor - the SPACE Inc. - Oakbank, MB
(2011-09 - 2026-05)
- Planned annual studio schedules and coordinated rehearsal timelines.
- Choreographed routines and selected costumes to create cohesive performances.
- Planned annual recitals, including logistics and music/lighting cue scripts.
- Managed the studio's social media and promotional content.
- Communicated with parents, instructors, and staff while coordinating competitions and studio events.
Education
Certificate - Interior Decorating - Red River College Polytechnic (2026-08)
