VALENTINA BORRELLI FRISO Interior Designer | 786.282.0380 | valentinaborrellif@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Interior Designer with experience in marine, hospitality, and residential design — from ship refurbishment to high-end residential builds. Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit, with a track record of sourcing FF&E that keeps budget, durability, and design intent in balance from concept to installation. EXPERIENCE Carnival Cruise Line — Interior Designer I — Miami, FL Sep 2024 – Present ● Develop interior design solutions for ship refurbishment and new-build projects across the fleet, supporting senior designers with presentations, floor plans, elevations, and material specifications for design review. ● Contribute to New Build initiatives for upcoming ships, owning artwork selection and helping shape space design alongside the design team. ● Participate in planning and executing interior refurbishment projects, working alongside architects and project managers to meet budget and timeline goals, and ADA compliance guidelines when required. ● Assess and recommend FF&E solutions that balance durability, cost-effectiveness, and design intent, backed by clear rationale. ● Resolve design-related maintenance and repair needs across ships, delivering practical, timely interior solutions. ● Engage shipboard teams and partners to identify maintenance priorities and operational needs, translating feedback into design recommendations. Area Projects Group — Junior Interior Designer — Miami, FL Sep 2023 – Sep 2024 ● Collaborated with multidisciplinary project teams to develop interior space plans from concept to completion. ● Produced detailed floor plans, elevations, and 3D renderings in AutoCAD and Revit to translate design concepts into client-ready visuals. ● Sourced materials, finishes, and furnishings, aligning selections with project budgets, timelines, and aesthetic goals. ● Managed full-cycle coordination and installation of fully equipped kitchens, from planning through final walkthrough. Kare Miami LLC — Assistant Designer Intern — Miami, FL May 2022 – Jun 2023 ● Created 3D renderings as Digital Designer Assistant to help clients visualize proposed spaces. ● Advised clients as a sales representative, providing in-depth product knowledge to support purchasing decisions. ● Created and published brand-aligned content while managing the company's Instagram account to build engagement and client relationships. ● Built and maintained strong client relationships that supported repeat business and referrals. Bieffe Design — Design Intern — Miami, FL May 2019 – Sep 2019 ● Collaborated on a high-end residential design project from concept through execution. ● Evaluated product advantages and disadvantages to recommend the best fit for specified spaces. ● Partnered with developers on ongoing projects to align design solutions with their needs. ● Analyzed product features and benefits to communicate value in targeted advertising materials. EDUCATION Santa Fe College — Associate of Arts in Interior Design
2018 – 2020
University of Florida — Bachelor of Design, Major in Interior Design — GPA 3.6, Cum Laude
2020 – 2023
Instituto Europeo di Design — Summer Course in Advanced Interior Styling
2023
Arts Digital Institute (Autodesk Authorized Training Center) — Certified AutoCAD 2023 Course
2023
SKILLS Design Software: AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Enscape, InDesign, Adobe Photoshop Productivity: Microsoft Office, Canva Languages: English (Fluent), Spanish (Native)