ESTHER GALARZA INTERIOR DESIGNER/ PROJECT MANAGER 202.570.1438
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ABOUT ME
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I believe in design that inspires confidence
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91 Friendly Rd, Cranston, RI 02910
WORK EXPERIENCES
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and enhances the quality of life for all that
IN-MARKET DESIGNER Shaw Industries - Shaw Hospitality - GA LATAM Lead the design and manage the projects from
experience it. Currently in search of a next
(2015 - 2017)
decision makers which include a variety of
level career move. I am experienced in
disciplines, owners, project managers, installers,
leading and managing global design projects
etc. I educate and guide them in the design and
on the product development side as well as
product selection process to maintain the brand
having over 10 years experience in the design industry.
MY SKILLS
concept to product development. I influence the
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standards required by each hotel brand.
DESIGN MANAGER INTERNATIONAL (2015)
Shaw Industries - Shaw Hospitality - GA Assisted the regional design team with design inspiration and leadership. Ensured the team met the customer requirements of design quality and production tum time. Interface between
PROJECT MANAGEMENT · DESIGN SOLUTIONS
manufacturing, sales, and external customers
PROBLEM SOLVING · MARKET RESEARCH STRONG CREATIVE ABILITY · MULTITASKING
DESIGN MANAGER MIDWEST REGION
Shaw Industries - SHG + SCG - GA
DETAIL ORIENTATION · PROPOSAL WRITING
(2013 - 2014)
hospitality & commercial segment. Developed
Lead the design team that supported the and executed procedures that assure the team
EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS
exceeded customer expectations as it relates to
CUSTOMER / VENDOR RELATIONS
the hospitality, retail, commercial, and healthcare
EXTENSIVE SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
market segment.
LANGUAGES
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ENGLISH
ASSOCIATE DESIGNER Architectural Showroom - GA Developed 3D visualization designs for kitchen CONSULTANT (2010 - 2012)
specification and FF & E. Liaison between
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SPANISH
and bath designs.. Involved in projects from initial concept to installation. Responsible for product contractors, clients, and vendors. Generated proposals, cost estimates, and purchase orders. Scheduled time lines, deliveries, and
SOFTWARE
supervised installations as well as accepted and inspected deliveries.
AUTOCAD REVIT 3DS MAX TEXCELLE
INTERIOR DESIGNER
Architectura Inc. - RI
(2007 - 2010)
DESIGN: Responsible for space planning, material specification, FF & E, and schedules for
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construction documents. Prepared renderings, design boards, and presentation layouts. Liaison between executives, contractors, consultants, vendors. Responsible for maintaining materials library with current trend.
ESTHER GALARZA INTERIOR DESIGNER/ PROJECT MANAGER 202.570.1438
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EDUCATION
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New England Institute of Technology
INTERIOR DESIGNER
Architectura Inc. - RI (cont.)
B.S. DEGREE - INTERIOR DESIGN
(2007 - 2010)
MARKETING:
(2005 - 2009)
Managed marketing efforts, created marketing
Courses including finishes and materials,
plans and implementation. Re branded the
textiles, history, estimating and scheduling,
company brochure. Coordinated and updated
contracts and specifications, construction
current work on website and all marketing
law, acoustics and lighting, AutoCAD training,
material. Responsible for the editing and
and interior construction documentation.
production, of all marketing material.
Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) M.F.A. STUDIES - INTERIOR DESIGN (2010 - 2012) Graduate studies focused on theory of design, environmental psychology, research methods, design visualization, and informed design application. Thesis pending.
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INTERNSHIP INTERIOR DESIGN
Scripps Network Interactive - HGTV
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Developed seasonal designs to go live on HGTV
(2011)
programming and HGTV.com. Designed proposals for hospitality booths for SN l's trade shows. Also designed and presented creative ideas to various levels of employees across the company, including senior management. Under the mentorship of Vern Yip, designed, developed, and built an interactive vignette on trending materials for interiors.
REFERENCES Paul V. Satas, AIA, Principal Architectura, Inc. 401.276.7711 psatas@architecturainc.com
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RE: Interior Designer Dear Human Resources Professional,
I am a creative, self driven, a go-getter, multitasker, and reputably Interior Designer that is great with clients. As an In-Market Designer with Shaw Hospitality I had the opportunity to lead the design and manage the projects from concept to product development at a global scale. I worked closely with the decision makers, which include a variety of disciplines, owners, project managers,
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and installers. I read and interpreted their design concepts, construction drawings and documents. It was my responsibility to educate and guide them in the design and product selection process.
Esther Galarza 91 Friendly Rd Cranston, RI 02910, USA
As a design professional I became the interface between A&E firms, owners, purchasing agents, and operations team. Although I had extensive client interaction and customer engagement with multiple projects in simultaneous locations across Latin America, it was required that I work my projects remotely. Internally, I served as the interface between our design studio team, the sales team, production, and manufacturing departments. My experience in the practice of interior design is a little over 10 years. My project experience includes hospitality, commercial, high-end residential, institutional and mixed-use projects. I am experienced in all phases of the interior design process from new construction to renovations. My experience is extensive in the preparation of 3D renderings, 2D presentation boards, FF&E, as well as product development. My training also extends to the use of multiple rendering software with expertise in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and MS Office. I have some experience with the following rendering and BIM software: Revit, 3Ds Max, Vray, Podium, and Texcelle. I am excited about this opportunity and am available to discuss the strengths and experience I can bring to your company at a scheduled time that is convenient to both parties. You can contact me via phone or e-mail. Thank you in advance for your consideration and I really hope you keep me in mind for this position. I look forward to hearing from you soon! Sincerely,
Esther Galarza