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