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Sheila Montes Buttgembach

Sheila Montes Buttgembach

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

Interior Architecture, furniture and custom millwork specialist.

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Employment 

Freelance, NYC and The Hamptons area, Architectural Designer

Designed several high-profile traditional and contemporary residential projects in the Hamptons and NYC. Specialized in space planning, in­terior detailing, custom cabinetry and fit-ins. Developed furniture lay­outs, kitchen and bath design, client presentations, and site surveys. Clients: Bjornen Design, Hampton Design among others.

Feb 2015 - current
 

Amuneal, New York, NY, US, Sales & Design Specialist - Kitchen/Interior Designer

Equals Parts: Designer, Engineer, Project Manager and Problem Solver.

Work directly with clients creating design options, plans and details along with estimates and proposals. Convey design ideas through hand-sketching and software. Using estimating tools and quoting standards to develop custom pricing and documenting the scope of work through written contract proposals along with designs. Including job site visits, site surveys and installations. Specialized in custom fab­rication of partitions, kitchens, bars, cabinetry, furniture and more.

Mar 2020 - Mar 2022
 

Mullman Seidman Architects, New York, NY, US, Project Architect - Interiors

Worked from design development, construction administration, instal­lations, and specifications for high-end interior residential projects. Managed all aspects of interior renovation projects with a focus on in­terior detailing and custom cabinetry. Prepared submissions for the NYC DOB and LCP. Carefully reviewed and approved shop drawings, sourced/selected materials and FF&E. Led job site meetings, worked closely with contractors, vendors and clients. Knowledge of NYC building code and ADA standards.

May 2016 - Apr 2019
 

Avenue Road, New York, NY, US, Project Coordinator

Ensured clients had a seamless experience procuring beautifully de­signed pieces for their residential and commercial design projects. Handled inquiries from proposal to contracting, order processing and Logistics.

Mar 2014 - Apr 2015
 

DDC domus design collection, New York, NY, US, Junior Designer

Assisted design director and sales team with showroom daily tasks, Provided assistance and guidance to clients in the selection of furni­ture, fabrics, finishes, and Light fixtures. Created sales quotations, PO's and sales orders. Clients included: Gensler NY, Rockwell Group, J.P.Morgan Chase, Gabellini Sheppard among others.

May 2012 - Jan 2014
 

Education 

New York University - School of Continuing Education, New York, NY, US, Construction Project Management

Apr 2010 - Dec 2011
 

Ricardo Palma University, Lima, PE, BArch, Architecture

Jul 2001 - Jul 2007
 

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