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Orland Park, Il, Us

Frankfort, Il

- Runs beginning-to-end logistics with clients and consultants. In charge of communications, scheduling, and event planning during preconstruction.- Constantly coordinating and managing schedules for an average of 4 simultaneous projects involving 8-12 people each- Currently supporting our two Chicago Studios (3 studio leaders on each) as well as our Design team (10-12 people)- Highly experienced in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook calendar- Fully remoteAdministrative tasks include but are not limited to final deliverables (with high graphic design content), contracts, service and change orders, submitting zoning and building permits, purchases, meeting agendas and minutes, team workload.Signage and Wayfinding DesignDesigns and budgets wayfinding using branding provided by the client or creates original graphics. Works along with the project's Interior Designer and Architect to develop cohesive, clear, code-following signage that allows users to smoothly navigate and understand any given space.Proficient in Revit (including Signage Schedule), Enscape, Photoshop, Illustrator.

Tinley Park, Il

- Developed up to 10 graphic design projects per month using mainly Photoshop- Responsible for providing 3 different original proposals per project- Consistently exceeded expectations for meeting project deadlines - Worked with over 4 different departments with different specifications per project- Created up-to-date designs with different shadings, gradients, textures, and compositions- Supplied designs for a variety of media specifications including screens, newsletters, printing, signage, social media, website and app. - Organized and manages events: conferences, fundraisers, dinners, luncheons, camps, and services.- Organized a 5K in 2017 with over a 300% better result than prior. - Used creative planning and strategic execution to set a record high in attendance for the 2017 Women's conference.- Recruited and supervised volunteers- Managed preliminaries, run through, and day-of production of events.- Responsible for financial reconciliation- Reliably followed up with partner charities, attendees, and vendors.

Monterrey Area, Mexico

- Market research, client analysis, negotiation and contract drafting. - Managed sales and advertising of properties- Accompany buyers during visits to and inspections of property, advising them on the suitability and value of the homes they are visiting based on current market conditions- Advise sellers on how to make homes more appealing to potential buyers - Evaluate mortgage options helping clients obtain financing at the best rates and terms

Monterrey Area, Mexico

- Prospected personal leads- Provided in-home design consultation to AAA customers- Assisted customers in designing personalized storage systems- Met directly with customers to select options and upgrades- Presented proposals to potential clients- Prepared contracts and maintained records and data- Closed and average of 8 sales per month- Designed, sold and oversaw over 200 installs in 2.5 years- Winner of Design Consultant of the year in the Mexico branch- Evaluated needs and create custom design solutions consistent with the buyer's preferences and budget- Prepared all documentation needed for project- Averaged between 56%-60% closing rate regularly- Monthly topped on the top 3 Design Consultants in Mexico (4 branches, 12 team members total) - Utilized interior design-specific software programs to create virtual rooms- Utilized company's customized CRM - Complete special orders, invoicing, scheduling, operating showroom and various office tasks- Comprehensive, effective, creative, new product designs in a team environment- Achieved high level working relationships with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and marketing departments- Managed installs - Delivered warranty to customers and follow-up for future service

San Pedro Garza Garcia, N.L.

- Branding and Marketing design for high-end nail salon- Designed business plan, legal paperwork, licenses, complied with government and finance regulations- Recruited and trained personnel- Elaborated interior design of the salon, and managed building process- In charge of customer service, schedule, and front desk - Managed general administrative tasks

Monterrey Area, Mexico

- Worked for the Facilities department- Desiged landscape, parking lots, sports and administrative areas- Prepared a full set of drawings and specifications- Created drawings from schematic design to detailed construction- Performed field measurements / as builts- Reviewed project goals and objectives with project manager- Reviewed building codes and ordinances- Originated in-depth hand renderings.- Utilized AutoCAD to develop schematic drawings- Prepared of construction documents.- Coordinated design timeline with electrical, mechanical, and civil design consultants.- Promoted compliance to building codes, by-laws, space/site requirements, and other technical documents.- Ensured builder compliance with design specifications and advised design corrections.- Prepared schematic designs, permit sets and construction documents for Institutional projects- Worked on developing presentations and detail drawings for School Campus - Prepared 3D models of the projects in SketchUp for presentations - Worked with quotes, purchases and finance department

Bachelor Of Architecture - Barch, Architecture, A

Architecture Bachelor Degree, minor in Interior Design.

Real Estate Certificate, Real Estate

The course served as a foundation course for real estate, to help develop skills in using legal concepts in a real estate transactional.

Summer Studies, Art History, Criticism And Conservation, 4.00

Historia del Arte: estudios de la historia del retrato, con enfoque en artistas, fechas y técnicas utilizadas. Visitas guiadas, estudio y.

Interior Design, Interior Design, 4.00

Activities and Societies: Design proposal for the school campus' library.Program focused on the spatial and experiential design studies.