SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Worked for small and large international firms, managing teams and coordinating complex projects from conception to final completion.
• Over 13 years of professional experience mostly in Manhattan. Specialized in corporate projects,  and High End Retail and Residential projects, including LEED-CI.
• Very strong computer skills: Proficient at AutoCAD 2013 (and earlier), 3D Sketch-up, Photoshop, In Design, Excel and Power Point. Good at Adobe Acrobat, Word, Outlook. Some knowledge of Primavera and Microsoft Project.
• Excellent organizational skills, natural leadership and a good communicator.
• Trilingual English, Spanish & Catalan; some basic understanding of Italian and French. American and European citizenships.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Interior Designer – Own Company / Freelancing  & Colsultancy Services - Off White Studio – Jan. 2015 – Now

• Own company, working mainly on commercial / working environments, residential and also retail projects. Works per project or as freelance per hour.
• Create design, design developments, CDs, materials selection and book spec for project.
• Shop drawings production, if necessary.
• 3D in Sketch-up and hand sketching. 
• Team coordination: architect & expediter, 3D renderer, CAD drafter, Engineering, GC.. depending on the project.
• Programming and Space planning. 
• Offer best solutions for each scenario and give consultation and guidance to clients.

Store Interior Designer – L Brands / Victoria Secret Beauty and Accessories-Freelance/Consultant  Jun. 2015 – May 2016

• Feasibility Studies for Local Market and Tourist Retail stores, mainly for international markets. Contact with Real Estate Department; revision of documentation provided as a package to start and address any missing information.
• Schematic Design and Design Development work for stores and store-in-store projects. Comply with Design Criteria provided by business partners.
• Review Shop drawings for standard and custom made floor furniture fixtures.
• Design weekly presentations to President and Vice-President for reviews and approvals.
• Keep records as per the corporate standards.

Senior Interior Designer, Quint Design Inc, NY  www.quintdesign.com-2009 – Dec. 2014

• Leads and coordinates corporate projects, from conceptual design and design development until final project completion, with the main focus on the design development.

• Coordination with 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, general coordination and execution: initial test fits, Space Planning & Programming, CDs production and coordination, details, elevations, 3Ds, Finishes & Materials, lighting design, schedules, specifications, custom made furniture and millwork.

• Posses a strong professional network of vendors, architects, brokers, installers, construction contractors, landlords.
 

Senior Interior Designer / Project Leader - M. Moser Associates, NY - www.mmoser.com - 2007-09

• Worked mainly in large high end commercial offices - Global corporate clients.

• Monitored and mentored junior team members and supported principals to hire new staff.

• Initial conceptual design and design development, materials and finishes selection, CDs, 3Ds, details, sites visits, project meetings, schedules follow up, general project administration in coordination with project managers.

• General project coordination with the in house team and outside consultants, contractors and vendors.

Senior Interior Designer & Project Manager - Kimak Design Group, NY - Joseph Kim AIA Architect - 2007

• Worked on several retail corporate commercial projects, doing initial conceptual design, design development, CDs development, 3Ds, materials and finishes selection.

•  Project management, site meetings with contractors and subs, progress reports, administrative follow up.

•  Mentor junior designers / temps (2 members).

Senior Interior Designer & Project Manager  - Barcelona Interior Design -Off White Studio, www.offwhitestudio.com , Barcelona/Spain & New York  - 2002-2006

• High end residential projects in Barcelona and New York. Consultancy and Conceptual design projects for some New York private clients, for residential and commercial.

• Design, Project management and construction management services.

Project Manager for 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.

References available upon request