Curriculum Vitae

Personal Details 

Name  |   Natalie Shabtai

Date of Birth  |   February 3^rd, 1984

Mobile  |   +(972)-52-2812050

Email  |   Natalie.Shabtai@gmail.com

Computer Skills  |   Excellent Skills in: Microsoft Office (word, PPT, Excel, Outlook); Rhinoceros;

                                  Adobe Photoshop; Adobe Lightroom 3; Illustrator

Languages  |   Fluent in Hebrew; Very good English and French (reading, writing and verbal)

Education  |

1999-2002  |   Rene Cassin high school  |  Jerusalem                        

   Major in film and literature. Full matriculation exams

2007-Present  |   Shenkar College of Engineering and Design  |  Ramat Gan

                         Jewelry design department, 4^th year student, graduating 2012.

As part of the academic training process the following skills were acquired: Work with numerous                                        and various materials; Work with varied technological designing tools; encompassing classical and contemporary design techniques; working within industrial manufacturing constraints while exercising time management.

Experience  |

2010 – Present  |   Freelance  |   Private Jewelry Designer

                              Designing personal items by request for private customers

2010  |   Sales person in a designer’s boutique

              Acquiring subsequent knowledge in fashion and design; working with suppliers, designers and customers  

2009-2010  |   mentoring program on a weekly basis for disadvantaged people

2006 - Present  |   Student employment: Hosting (Mahneyuda Restaurant); Waitressing; Manufacturer in Intel Co.

                              Interfacing with clients on a regular basis; work under pressure; team work; time management;                                                                 

                             fast learner

Military Service  |

2002-2004  |   commander in the Field Intelligence Unit on the Israeli- Lebanese border.

                       Responsibility; managing skills; operational capabilities; work under pressure; coordination abilities.   

Recognitions  |

2009  |  Dean's list excellence reward

2008  |  First prize in a designing challenge within the framework of an “industrial design-hearts” course.

             The challenge required one to incorporate creative designing skills together with fulfilling external

             clients’ (Yam Co.) demands.

2003  |  Outstanding soldier in a Field Intelligence commanders course.

Portfolio

natalieshabtai1.carbonmade.com

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Letter of intent

January 30, 2011

Dear Sir/Madam,

My name is Natalie Shabtai I am 27 years old, born and raised in Jerusalem, Israel.  For as long as I can remember, I have always been intrigued with three dimensional forms, shapes, colours, and materials. Over time, I have come to be profoundly drawn to the world of arts and aesthetics, and it was in the field of design that I found the ultimate combination between the mechanic and the aesthetic.  Throughout most of my life I’ve been interested in industrial and interior design and after completing my military service I travelled around the world, intrigued by the different cultures and incredible arts. This was the deciding factor which caused me to pursue my dream and study art and design.

Today, in my 4^th year in Shenkar, I am constantly exposed to the never ending pool of knowledge and techniques. These enrich my creativity and enable me to express my rich internal world and my unique way of translating thoughts, statements, and concepts into form. Throughout my studies I have incorporated my skills with an endless hunger for knowledge, open mindedness, strict work ethics and practical training. I have learned above all that I am part of the designing community which is characterized by endless resources of knowledge and creativity, and I want to experience as much as I can in order to be the best at what I do.

Above all my motto is, and always has been, to expand my limits and work with no fear. I always search for new materials and forms, examining how to work with them and how to break their rules in order to create new ones. I do not shy away from challenges; on the contrary, I pursue them in order to grow as a person and an artist.

After my graduation from Shenkar my intention is to continue studying abroad in order to obtain a graduate level degree. Eventually I want to have my own, independent label and to create my unique designs for a living and as a way of life.

I would love to receive a chance to take part in this internship since I see it as an amazing experience that will not only enrich my professional knowledge but will also contribute to my working and interpersonal skills within the professional industry. I think I am an excellent candidate for this position because I tend to think outside the box and favour new ideas in order to test artistic limits. I am a hard worker and a team player and I take pleasure in working with new people and in new environments. I appreciate being a candidate for this position and would like to take this opportunity to thank you in advance for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Natalie Shabtai