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Monica Martinez

Monica Martinez

Miami, FL, US

 

About 

my name is Monica Martinez and I am Interior Designer looking to suceed and erich my knowledge and skills as a professional. For the past year I have been working for a Retail and Commercial Design firm as well as a millwork company and as a Project Manager - Designer, in charge of different projects in the Caribbean, US, and South America. I have also been in charge of creating estimates, managing of budget, presentations, dealing with Vendors and clients, on site supervision/managing of installations, and assisting the head designer during concept, design and development of projects. I also have a background in Residential Design, for almos two years I assisted a head designer in residential projects, being on site installations, vendor contractor and client interaction, creating estimates as well as managing budget, selection of furniture, materials, and accesories. I also worked as a Visual Manager at a furniture and home decor store for almost 8 months. I am looking foward to working with you since I think I could bring my knowledge and experience, and also I am willing to learn and become a great professional in the Design Field.

Employment 

Global Design Solutions/ Marlite, Miami, FL, US, Project Manager - Designer

in charge of different projects in the Caribbean, US, and South America. I have also been in charge of creating estimates, managing of budget, presentations, dealing with Vendors and clients, on site supervision and managing of installations, and assisting the head designer during concept, design and development of projects. Managing of Sales Department for Commercial Interior Design Company with projects in North & South America and the Caribbean. Generated strategies for new business relations of corporate accounts on the Travel Retail industry. Responsible for logistics, installations, travel arrangements, International shop fitter.

Jul 2011 - current
 

StyleHaus Design, Miami, FL, US, Design Associate

Residential Design, selecting colors and materials, reviewing pricing, and coordinating my choices with the head Designer. • Generated the design plans for projects and offered insight and problem solutions during the entire process of development. Construction Plans & Design and completion of custom Millwork Shop drawings.• Made presentations of progress and final design for approval by the customer in the form of drawings, presentations, and paste-ups.• Planned designs and coordination with client specifications such as overall budget, architecture plans and architectural preferences, purpose of the space designed, lighting, furnishings, as well as accessories or props. • Planned, selected, and purchased materials for interior design projects: furniture, art, carpeting, fixtures, paint, and other relevant items, as well as furniture design for uniqueness in concept.• In site supervision of installation, Visual merchandising, Accessories, and final visualization.

Jul 2012 - Jul 2013
 

Verso Design, Miami, FL, US, Head Designer Assistant & Office Manager

Residential Design, for almos two years I assisted a head designer in residential projects, being on site installations, vendor contractor and client interaction, creating estimates as well as managing budget, selection of furniture, materials, and accesories.

Mar 2011 - Jul 2011
 

Casa Ideas, miami, Visual Merchandise and Customer Service Manager

Visual Manager: In charge of a team of 7 for Window display, In store layout of different deppartments, this was change every 2 weeks, Seasonal decorations. Customer Service

Aug 2010 - Mar 2011
 

Allen Saunders, Inc., Miami, FL, US, Intern Interior Design

Mar 2010 - Jul 2010
 

Education 

Miami International University of Art & Design, Miami, FL, US, Bachelors, Interior Design

Oct 2007 - Jul 2010
 

Miami Dade College, Miami, FL, US, Architecture

Aug 2004 - May 2007
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills