Nicole Bauguss

Education: Virginia Commonwealth University, May 1999
Bachelors of Fine Arts: Design Visual Communications
Bachelors of Fine Arts: Art History

Work Experience
October 2005 - present
Carpenter Interior Design Consultant
Completed 12+ short term renovation projects throughout San Francisco Bay Area. Redesigned and reconstructed homes to meet historic integrity of original structures as well as faux finishing to create atmospheres of historic likeness. Projects included design, frame carpentry, fine woodworking reproductions and installation, antique floor installation and finishing, as well as faux finish painting, and custom cabinetry.

August 2000 – October 2005
Sub-contractor/ Interior Design Consultant
Completed 15 full historic renovations in Richmond Virgina’s Church Hill district, as well as 50+ short term renovation projects throughout Virginia. Redesigned and reconstructed homes to meet historic integrity of original structures as well as faux finishing to create atmospheres of historic likeness. Projects included design, frame carpentry, fine woodworking reproductions and installation, antique floor installation and refinishing, faux finish painting, custom cabinetry.

August 2000- present
Furniture Design and Refinishing
Design and construction of custom farm tables, end tables, built in cabinetry, kitchen islands and shelving units as well as the refinishing of antique furniture.

March 2007-present
Window Display and Construction Project, Color Consultant - New College Green Living Center
Creative consultant for development ground floor window presence for the New College Green Living Center. Designed and constructed 2 full window display kits, 95% of the materials used in this project have been reclaimed bay area dumpsters, street corners and hauling companies.

September 2006
Set Design and Construction Project
Creative consultant for development of sets to Company Mechanique dance theater Worked with Choreographer to design and construct full sets for piece based on e.e.cummings poem. 85% of the materials were reclaimed for this construction project. A

March 2006-May 2006
Freelance Design Project
Creative consultant for Marketing and Promotional Materials.Designed and constructed identity and packaging, and promotional materials for San Francisco based musician Alden Schell.

May 2005- August 2005
Set Design and Construction Project
Creative consultant for development of sets to the film “Boys Knife”. Designed and constructed full sets for film. 85% of the materials were reclaimed for this construction project. All lumber was milled from fallen timbers on location.

August 2001- November2001
Freelance Design Project
Creative consultant for Marketing and Promotional materials to the film The Snowflake Crusade. Designed and constructed packaging , promotional books for film festivals.

May 2001- May 2003
Architectural Revival Co-founder
Designed and constructed functional art from salvaged archictectural details. Sold at Richmond Virginia’s Farmer’s Market and various Richmond boutiques.

May 1999- August 2000
Graphic Designer/ Finisher- Presentation Resource Inc.

Graphic Design: Conceived and created a variety of design solutions that best fulfilled the clients communication and marketing needs, including large format sinage, interior wall hangings, tradshow graphics, 3-d exhibiton designs, banners, illustration, photography, comping and Presentation Resource promotional and marketing material. Followed work from conceptual stages to printed product. Worked closely with the maintenance of large format printers. Prepared files for service bureau work.Effectively managed high volume fast paced work environment with strong emphasis on efficiency and detail while meeting deadlines and establishing strong working relations with clients.

Finishing: Worked closely with clients to prepare printed materials for
presentations, including laminating, trimming, mounting to a variety of
substrates, framing and packaging. Assisted in the construction and
installation of graphics as well as exhibition hardware.

April 2000- June 2000
Freelance Design Project
Completed package design for the cd, Wellwater, including booklet and tray card. Completed alternative package design for cd , Dishwasher’s Union, for Richmond based musician Kim Litkenhaus. Released summer 2000.

Achievements:
1999 Graduated Cum Laude Virginia Commonwealth University
1995-1997(transferred) Full Athletic Scholarship Virginia Commonwealth University
1995- 1997 Colonial Athletic Association All-Academic Team
1996-1999 Dean’s List
1997-1999 National Dean’s List
1997-1999 Golden Key National Honor’s Society
1997-1999 Captain Virginia Commonwealth University
Women’s Soccer Team
Spring 1999 Interim Assistant Coach V.C.U.Women’s Soccer Team
1993-1995 Full Athletic Scholarship University of Central Florida

2007-Artist League of Northern California, Artfully Reclaimed III, Navato, CA
2007-Market Street Gallery, "ReArt" Exhibition: Sponsered by SCRAP, San Francisco Ca
2007-Heart of Chaos Gallery, "Re:Use" Exhibition,San Jose Ca 2nd place Show Prize
2007- Present: City Art Gallery, San Francisco Ca2006-Present Artist Exchange Gallery, San Francisco Ca
2006- Present City Art Gallery, San Francisco Ca
2006 Serendipity Fine Art and Craft Fair
2005 KPFA Fine Art & Craft Fair, San Francisco, California
2004 Solo Exhibition, Betsy’s Coffee Shop, Richmond, Virginia
2001 Short Circuit Richmond Exhibited 15 paintings in various spaces in Metro -Richmond area
1998/1999 Annual Juried Student Design Exhibition, Anderson Gallery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
1997 Solo Exhibition, Betsy’s Coffee Shop, Richmond, Virginia
1999 Salemfest Festival of the Arts, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
1993 The Governors School of North Carolina
1993 Scholastic Art Award Gold Key Recipient/Drawing
1993 Scholastic Art Award /North Carolina Art Educators Award
1993 Scholastic Art Award Silver Key Recipient/Painting
1992 Scholastic Art Award Gold Key Recipient/Painting
1991 Scholastic Art Award Gold Key Recipient/Painting
1991 Scholastic Art Award Silver Key Recipient/Painting
1990 Scholastic Art Award Gold Key Recipient/Painting
1989 Scholastic Art Award Gold Key Recipient/Painting
1989 National Hallmark Award Recipient