Experience

BLDG Ltd.

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Architectural Designer

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Worked on commercial, educational, and hospitality projects. Conducted site surveys and test fits. Finalized selection of furniture, fixtures, and materials. Focused on construction documents and details. Collaborated effectively with clients and cross-functional design teams, including project managers, engineers, contractors, and vendors, throughout the design process to ensure execution of project design plans, issue resolution, and idea exchange. Worked on commercial, educational, and hospitality projects. Conducted site surveys and test fits. Finalized selection of furniture, fixtures, and materials. Focused on construction documents and details. Collaborated effectively with clients and cross-functional design teams, including project managers, engineers, contractors, and vendors, throughout the design process to ensure execution of project design plans, issue resolution, and idea exchange.



George Sexton Associates

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lighting Designer

  • Jan 2018 - Oct 2020

  Generated architectural drawings using AutoCAD and Revit. Produced lighting drawings using AGI. Created and worked on developing models, full scale mock-ups and prototypes. Facilitated on site visits to ensure that the lighting installations followed the design criteria. Generated architectural drawings using AutoCAD and Revit. Produced lighting drawings using AGI. Created and worked on developing models, full scale mock-ups and prototypes. Facilitated on site visits to ensure that the lighting installations followed the design criteria.



La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries

• United States
• Retail
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Senior Design Assistant

  • Oct 2015 - Jun 2020

  Created individual design solutions for clients in their homes, and in the design center. Planned spaces, coordinated furniture fabrics, and assisted customers with product selection to meet their individual needs. Assisted the Designer in meeting design sales goals while developing customer service and sales skills. Created individual design solutions for clients in their homes, and in the design center. Planned spaces, coordinated furniture fabrics, and assisted customers with product selection to meet their individual needs. Assisted the Designer in meeting design sales goals while developing customer service and sales skills.



interiors by erik galiana

• Greater New York City Area

• Intern

  • May 2017 - Nov 2017



Independent Home Design

• Freelance

  • Jul 2015 - Dec 2015

  Presented different kitchen design ideas to client based on her expected use, style of the home and size and layout of space Prepared final floor plan Procured cabinetry, appliances, flooring, lighting and finishes required to execute the design Currently managing the timeline of deliveries and construction process Presented different kitchen design ideas to client based on her expected use, style of the home and size and layout of space Prepared final floor plan Procured cabinetry, appliances, flooring, lighting and finishes required to execute the design Currently managing the timeline of deliveries and construction process



GL Constructores S.A.C

• Design Assistant Lima

  • Apr 2013 - Jul 2013

  Responsible for reviewing AutoCAD floor plans for errors in design, mechanical, electrical and plumbing layouts Developed a strategic organizational plan to ensure timely and efficient completion of projects Managed worksite progress by supervising personnel in the installation of drywall, lighting, HVAC systems, and other components of the buildout phase World Bank, IMF & IDB Summer of 2010 Management Skill Development Program Page Washington, DC Explored different strategic design approaches used to address problems faced by countries around the world Developed social skills while interacting with peers and mentors Gained knowledge in technology, public safety and management skills; Displaying Tranquility ● Created a personal special place and displayed it in a model format. I had to then present it to peers and explain why it had a sentimental value. Scranton Lace Factory ● Re-designed an abandoned factory, transforming it into a housing complex with luxury apartment lofts. Competition Pave ● Designed a new concept of space for a SEPHORA store. Demonstrated the importance of beauty for customers through unique and attractive architectural design. Furniture Design ● Designed and constructed multipurpose furniture unit for use by students in the newly constructed Marywood University Library. Show less