Clara Zaldivar - Interior Design Portfolio

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CLARA ZALDIVAR

INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO

SUMMARY

Licensed Architect and Interior Designer in Mexico, NICDQ Candidate in the US. Skilled and passionate for blending high-end aesthetics with functionality to enhance wellbeing, comfort, and quality of life. Experienced in design coordination, committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences, excellent outcomes, and sustainable practices.

EDUCATION

2015-2018 | Instituto Superior de Estudios Creativos Cancun (MX)

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture and Interior Design

2003-2008 | Universidad del Caribe (MX)

Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

CERTIFICATIONS

NICDQ Candidate

NKBA Specialty Badge - Remodeling Specialist

NARI Universal Design Certified Professional

Certified Professional Autodesk Revit Architecture

Buildertrend Company Owner Certification

CONTACT

Mobile: 612-294-0404 | E-mail: zaldivarvclara@gmail.com

Location: Lakewood, CO 80228

Online Portfolio

CLARA ZALDIVAR CONDENSED RESUME

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sales & Design Coordinator 2021-2024 | VL Builders | Lakewood, CO (US)

Co-Founder & Interior Designer 2020 | 9 Amanecer | Cancun, Q. Roo (MX)

Junior Designer 2016-201 | On Cue Productions | Cancun, Q. Roo (MX)

Additional Experience: (US) - Administrative Assistant at Family-Owned business (2021), (MX) - Independent Interior Designer (2019-20), Regional Sales Manager at ABC Leasing de Mexico (2014-15); Supply Chain Manager, Latin America at Thermaflex Latam (2008-14); Account Executive at Custom Broker Agencia Aduanal del Valle (2003-08).

HONORS & AWARDS

Industry Organization Memberships: ASID & NKBA

Mentorship, Design Like a Girl Program, AIA Colorado J.E.D.I. Committee

Summa Cum Laude, Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture & Interior Design Excellence Scholarship, Fundación Telmex 2015-2018

Thesis Project Presentation at Ibero-American Design Biennial in Spain

Project Leader, 1st Place Bathroom Display, Recubre Cancun Store 2016

Italian: Basic LANGUAGES

Spanish: Native

English: Fluent

French: Basic

Creative / Design Skills

Space Panning

Concept Deveolpment

Color Theory and Application

Artistic Eye

Material & Finish Selection

Technical Skills

3D Rendering and Modeling

Technical Drawing and Schematics

Design Development

Construction Drawings Preparation

Building Codes & Industry Standards Revit

Chief Architect

AutoCAD

2020 Design

Sketchup Pro Lumion

Adobe Creative Suite

G-Suite

Buildertrend

Monday.com

Interpersonal / Professional Skills

Client Consultation

Sales Management

Client Satisfaction

Persuasion & Client Engagement

Detail-Orientation

Problem-Solving

Time management

Leadership & Team Collaboration

"Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness." — Frank Gehry

Bathroom

Basement

Whole

Corporate

Retail

Hospitality

Healthcare

Education

Landscape

Ephimeral

Q. Roo, MX
Lempira, HN

PROJECT BRIEF

• Main Floor Home Remodel – MC Kitchen

• Scope of Work: Design development for kitchen, dining room, family room, powder bath, and walk-in pantry.

• Design Concept: Open floor plan with a focus on enhancing natural light and functionality.

• Outcome/Impact: Improved flow between kitchen and family room, added functional pantry space, and modernized the overall look.

PLANS

Illustrative Rendering, Bird´s eye view
Proposed
Role: Design Coordinator and Construction Document Specialist /Denver, Colorado (2023) / Project Size: Approx.
sq. ft. (main floor) / Team: VL Builders / Software: Chief Architect
Photo: VL Builders

SELECTION

PROJECT BRIEF

• Upper Floor Remodel – BD Master Bathroom Suite

• Scope of Work: Design development for kitchen, dining room, family room, powder bath, and walk-in pantry.

• Design Concept: Open floor plan with a focus on enhancing natural light and functionality.

• Outcome/Impact: Improved flow between kitchen and family room, added functional pantry space, and modernized the overall look.

/ Software: Chief Architect

Role: Design Coordinator and Construction Document Specialist /Denver, Colorado (2023) / Project Size: Approx. 1,800 sq. ft. (main floor) / Team: VL Builders
Photo: VL Builders ELEVATIONS

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