Customer service Communication Organization Time management
Client presentations Space planning Canva Adobe Creative Suite
Massage Envy / Front Desk Associate
November 2024 - January 2026, Tempe
Greeted and welcomed visitors; assisted with inquiries and directed them to appropriate personnel. Managed incoming calls, scheduled appointments to ensure smooth daily operations Maintained professional and efficient service in a fast-paced environment
Pottery Barn / Design Associate
May 2025 - July 2025, Phoenix
Organized merchandise displays to reflect brand aesthetics and seasonal promotions. Guided clients in selecting furnishings and decor tailored to personal taste and spatial needs. Addressed customer inquiries and concerns by understanding clients needs and offering tailored solutions
AJ’s Fine Foods / Bakery Clerk
April 2023 - July 2023, Glendale
Delivered positive customer service in a fast-paced environment. Managed multiple tasks, including transactions and inventory, with accuracy and efficiency. Collaborated with team members to meet goals with a strong work ethic
Adorno Interior Design / Design Assistant
September 2021 - December 2023, Glendale
Assisted with layout planning, styling, and supported with client presentations Participated in project meetings, helping communicate design objectives and concepts Organized project purchases and maintained accurate visual and design documentation
Education
Projects
Arizona State University / Architectural Studies
August 2025 - Expected May 2028, Tempe
Raymond S. Kellis High School / General Studies
August 2025 - May 2023, Glendale
Milk & Honey / Coffee Shop Concept Design
January 2025, Litchfield Park
Assisted early design development by creating visual mood boards and concept materials for a client's coffee shop. Assessed desired atmosphere, aesthetic preferences, and functional needs to advise design direction. Recommended materials, finishes, and spatial qualities for essential elements, such as floor tiles and booth tones, to support a cohesive environment
Mia V. Machado
Design & Visual Communication | Architectural Studies Student
People-driven with a passion for design and the arts, recognizing beauty in everyday spaces. Committed to fostering meaningful human connections through impactful experiences.
Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Studies
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
2025 – Present
Tempe, AZ
(623) 235-7354
miavmachado5@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ miavmachado
• Assisted early design development by creating visual mood boards and concept materials for a client's coffee shop.
• Assessed desired atmosphere, aesthetic preferences, and functional needs to advise design direction.
• Recommended materials, finishes, and spatial qualities for essential elements, such as floor tiles and booth tones, to support a cohesive environment.
Work Experiences
Front Desk Associate | Massage Envy | Nov 2024 – Present
• Greet and welcome visitors; assist with inquiries and direct them to appropriate personnel.
• Professional Skills: Client Communication, Organization, Time Management
PORTFOLIO MIA V. MACHADO DESIGN
About
Introduction
My name is Mia Victoria Machado, and I am an Architecture student at Arizona State University. I have had a profound passion for design since I was young. I refine my skills by reviewing how pieces influence their ambiance. I enjoy analyzing how qualities come together to create work that can be experienced in a cohesive and meaningful way. Through my designs, I purposefully express my creativity while composing ideas that are warm, intentional, and engaging for all who experience them.
Design Interests
• Curating color palettes that form mood and atmosphere.
• Designing environments that feel expressive and hospitable.
• Combining plant elements in architectural spaces
• Conceptual design and spatial storytelling
• Rendering and visualization
Interior Concepts
The Milk and Honey interior concept: I created a warm and calming atmosphere for a diverse, local community by interpreting the client's vision they have long had for several years. Through arched forms and soft tones, the concept demonstrates a space that reflects the client's intentions and creates a welcoming, intentional environment for all visitors.
Project Overview
I focused on building the conceptual design, guiding their design choices in the beginning stages of the project with insights from local community patterns. I executed this by studying the demographics, community type, and city research of Old Litchfield Park to better understand what appeals to the community .
Finally , the selected mood board captures the client’s intentions, values, and the atmosphere they hope to create in the space.
A mood board captures the design strategy for a local coffee shop opening up in Litchfield Park. It characterizes the client's religious values within the space through rhythmic designs and elements, while being accessible and respectful for the community it will e a part of . It implements a soothing color palette and arched lines, developing softness throughout the space to help . The collage helps guide the client's vision throughout the project to help one's inspirations come to life.
