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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Canada

Researched up-to-date luxury materials, furnishings, and accessories, ensuring all selections meet high standards of quality, and craftsmanship to provide informed recommendations to the lead designer;Managed 5 different projects per month, with their specification charts, floor plans, and invoices;Facilitated rendered images by using visualization software such as 3Dmax, Enscape, photoshop and Illustrator;Strong aesthetic sensibilities and design skills with the experience and ability to develop and implement a design concept from preliminary 3D studies through to construction documentation and detailing;Conducted site visits to take measurements, assess progress, and ensure that installations meet design specifications

At West Elm, I provided exceptional customer service to over 50 clients, assisting with their home projects, addressing questions and concerns, and ensuring satisfaction with furniture and décor selections. I developed detailed floor plans to maximize functionality and aesthetics, created mood boards, digital renderings, and other visual aids to help clients visualize proposed designs, and generated spec charts to aid in product selection and facilitate order and delivery coordination for a smooth purchasing process.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Provided design recommendations according to client’s preferences and budget, on tile selection, including types, colours, patterns, and finishes, to suit various spaces such as kitchens, bathrooms, and other areas of their homes;Assisted with pricing, quotes, and orders, ensuring clients received accurate and timely information.

Bogota, Colombia

Generated spatial concepts and visual presentations to align with client's needs and expectations;Developed and presented unique design concepts through detailed sketches, technical drawings and 3D renders generated on Rhino and rendered with Lumion;Managed different trades, ensuring seamless project execution from inception to completion;Verified compliance of building codes, by-laws, and regulations to corroborate design decisions and align with the latest standards and requirements;Completed projects within timeline and budget projections.

Bogota, Colombia

Complete renovation of an apartment near the WTC in Bogotá. The apartment’s characteristics presented unique challenges due to the building’s over 40-year age, with many structural issues, and noticeable tilt from foundational settling. By renovating the ceiling, painting walls, expanding and connecting the kitchen area with the living and dining areas, installing a new kitchen, and adding other finishing touches, we achieved the clients' goal: to transform an older apartment into a space with modern touches, a sense of openness, and improved natural lighting. The design process started by creating spatial concepts and visual presentations to align with the client's needs and expectations and developed unique design concepts through detailed sketches, technical drawings, and 3D renders using Rhino and Lumion. My role included managing various trades to ensure seamless project execution from start to finish, verifying compliance with building codes, by-laws, and regulations to support design decisions, and maintaining alignment with current standards. The project was completed within both the projected timeline and budget.

Bogota, Colombia

As Lead Architect for the complete renovation of Consultec International’s headquarters at the CitiBank building, I developed spatial concepts and visual presentations tailored to the client’s needs and expectations. I presented unique design concepts through detailed sketches, technical drawings, and 3D renders created in Rhino and rendered in Lumion. My role also involved managing various trades to ensure seamless project execution from inception to completion, verifying compliance with building codes, by-laws, and regulations to confirm design decisions aligned with current standards, from plumbing to electrical, and construction work. I successfully completed the project within estimated timelines and budget constraints.

Bogota, Colombia

I completed a professional internship at a company primarily focused on architectural design and involved in construction projects. While there, I developed proficiency in Rhinoceros for 3D modelling and in V-Ray for rendering, I also gained experience using Lumion for 3D video production. My proudest moment at the company was when I was in charge of creating the furniture for the first-floor - reception area at the new campus of La Sabana University on the outskirts of Bogotá.

Diploma Of Education, Interior Design

Diploma Of Education, Meeting And Event Planning

Arquitecta, Architecture