Experience

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  Institute Marangoni

  • Miami

  • Course Instructor

    • Dec 2023 - Present
    • Miami

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  Fiallo Design

  • Irvine, CA

  • Small Business Owner

    • Oct 2020 - Feb 2023
    • Irvine, CA

    I established an interior design business that focuses on kitchen and bathroom design. I created project templates and a website and managed our social media content. To offer comprehensive services, I partnered with a contractor for design-build projects.

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  Glidewell

  • Irvine, CA

  • Senior Interior Designer Supervisor

    • Oct 2017 - Jun 2020
    • Irvine, CA

    I successfully led a commercial team comprising three junior designers as a Senior Interior Designer. My role involved mentoring, guiding, and providing constructive feedback to the team throughout the entire design process, from concept development to final delivery.

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  CDL Associates Inc

  • Irvine, CA

  • Interior Designer

    • Mar 2015 - Jul 2017
    • Irvine, CA

    I played a crucial role as a proactive team member, effectively supporting the project manager in overseeing and coordinating full-service tenant improvement projects from start to finish.

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  Communicate 2 Relate

  • Orange County, California Area

  • Communication Educator

    • Jun 2013 - Jun 2015
    • Orange County, California Area

    We educated individuals on effective communication skills and helped them understand verbal and non-verbal signals. Our program aims to enhance awareness of men's and women's physiology, psychology, and energy differences, leading to harmonious and fulfilling relationships. Our tools benefit all types of relationships, including those with oneself, partnerships, friendships, and work environments.

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  Interior Designer

  • Orange County, California Area

  • Independent Consultant

    • Jan 2008 - Mar 2015
    • Orange County, California Area

    Contract WorkGensler, Newport Beach, CA 06/2014 - 12/2014Shlemmer Algaze Associates, Irvine, CA 05/2013 - 07/2013

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  LPA

  • Project Coordinator

    • 2006 - 2007

    I efficiently coordinated various full-service tenant improvement projects, encompassing small and large-scale endeavors, that involved seamless coordination with clients, contractors, and consultants throughout the entire process. Additionally, I conducted regular site visits to oversee construction progress and installations and conducted thorough walk-throughs to ensure successful project outcomes.

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  H. Hendy Associates

  • Job Captain

    • 2004 - 2006

    I supported the project manager by meticulously reviewing and coordinating construction documents for full-service tenant improvement projects. This involved seamless collaboration with designers, clients, contractors, and consultants to ensure smooth execution and successful project outcomes.

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  Perkins Eastman

  • Interior Designer

    • 2001 - 2004

    I adeptly administered and managed various projects concurrently, skillfully overseeing everything from programming to space planning throughout all design and architectural planning phases to completion.

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  CPG Architects

  • Interior Designer

    • 1997 - 2001

    In my role, I took on diverse projects, handling all phases with utmost responsibility, including project coordination, space planning, developing construction documents, elevations, detailed specifications, and carefully selecting furniture and finishes. Additionally, I managed furniture pricing and ensured thorough follow-through with specifications.