SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Worked for large firms, managing teams and coordinating complex project from conception to final completion.
• Over 10 years of professional experience mostly in NYC, in different types of projects, including LEED-CI, luxury, retail.
• Strong computer skills: Proficient at AutoCAD 2005 to 2013, 3D Sketch-up, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Primavera and Microsoft Project. Some knowledge of In Design, 3D Max and Revit.  Familiar with Apple systems.
• Strong business background that gives me a different approach in my work.
• Trilingual English, Spanish and Catalan and some basic understanding of Italian and French.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior  Interior Designer & Project Manager- Partner, Quint Design Inc, NY - www.quintdesign.com / 2009 - Now

• Experience with corporate, retail and high end residential projects as main leading role from conceptual design and design development until final project completion.
• Coordination with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants and any party involved in the project, including direct communication with clients, landlords, building management and real estate brokers.
• Production and follow up of the project scheduling and budgeting.
• Responsible for the design and its execution: initial test fits, Space Planning & Programming, CDs coordination, details, elevations, 3D renderings, Finishes & Materials, lighting design, schedules, specifications.
• Ability to design custom made furniture, from functional and modern style to more artistic and creative pieces.
• Posses a strong professional network of vendors, engineers, brokers, installers, construction contractors, landlords.
• Experience in Business Development, new leads follow up, clients presentations, research for potential clients and marketing strategies.

Senior Designer & Project Leader - M. Moser Associates, NY - www.mmoser.com - 2007-2009
• Worked mainly in large commercial corporate offices, showrooms and some retail projects - Global corporate clients.
• Monitored and mentored junior team members (5-7 members) and supported principals to hire new staff.
• Initial conceptual design and design development, materials and finishes selection, CDs, sites visits, project meetings, schedules follow up, general project administration in coordination with project managers.
• Attended to clients meetings and presentations, mood boards coordination.
• Supportive role for Business Development & Marketing Department.

Senior Designer  - Kimak Design Group, NY - Joseph Kim AIA Architect - 2007
• Worked on several corporate and retail commercial projects, doing initial conceptual design, design development, CDs development, materials and finishes selection.
• Prepare all materials and documents for client presentations for each project
•  Project management, site meetings with contractors and subs, progress reports, administrative follow up.
•  Mentor junior designers / temps (2 members).

Interior Designer  - Barcelona Interior Design, Barcelona/Spain & NYC - 2002-2006
• Mainly high end residential and retail projects in Barcelona and some consultancy and Conceptual design projects for some New York private clients, for residential and some retail.
• Design and construction management services.

CRM Manager USA & Canada - Lladro USA, Moonachie, NJ / 1998-2002
• Design and implement new marketing relational strategies.
• Lead the CRM department - 14 people.
• Conducted seminars,  trainings and mentoring my staff and some other departments.
• Sales and Marketing analysis & reports, Data mining, Promotions coordination,...
• Business development and new markets research
• Represented the firm at national trade fairs and special events

EDUCATION
• Construction Project Management Certification: NYU - New York University, -2011-2012.
• Interior Design Professional Degree: 'Esc. Massana', University Politécnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
• MBA: Master in Business Administration - Escuela Administración Empresas - University Politécnica de Catalunya, Spain
• Business Degree - Universitat Central de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
-    LEED-AP    Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Commercial Interiors
-    IIDA     Member 2009 - International Interior Design Association.