Debora V. Sosa
Objective: To obtain a position in a respectable company where I can utilize my drafting experience and design knowledge to grow as a professional interior designer.
Experience: June 2011-August 2012-Regal Kitchens, Miami, FL SALES ASSOCIATE * Work with showroom clients and builders on custom kitchens, vanities, wall units, and other cabinetry needs, presenting them samples and design ideas. * Prepare presentation drawings with graphic representation of selected materials and FFE. * Prepare pricing, proposals and contracts. * Responsible for field measurements and verification of accuracy in regards to plumbing and electrical needs. * Responsible to walk through and supervised projects from design phase to completion. * Supervised installers for accuracy and detailed craftsmanship as required by each custom project. * Communicate with other trades such as plumbers, electricians, GC, and anyone involved in the projects. June 2007-June 2012-Regal Kitchens, Miami, FL MILLWORK/CABINETRY DRAFTING AND DESIGN * Work with AutoCAD 2013 in shop, detail, and installation drawings. * Work with salesman and builders designing custom kitchens, libraries, etc. * Design and coordinate manufacturing for showcase displays. * Prepare bid drawings and prices from cabinetry software 20/20. * Produce a complete set of shop drawings for a variety of cabinetry and millwork projects February 2006-February 2007-Nouveau Design Studio, Miami, FL OFFICE MANAGER * Take offs from blueprint, presentation drawings, and bidding. * Preparation of shop, installation, and detail drawings for manufacturing. * Ordering of special outsource materials * Supervision of stock materials. * Maintain delivery schedules, customer invoices, collections, accounts payables and receivables. May 1999-January 2006-Sunshine Kitchens, Miami, FL DRAFTING AND DESIGN DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR * Supervise and coordinate flow of orders • Supervise a team of 7 drafters under my department. * Engineer cabinets and draw specs for new promotional products. * Work with AutoCAD 2004 on shop, detail, and installation drawings. * Work with salesman and builders designing custom kitchens, vanities, etc. * Design and coordinate manufacturing for showcase displays.
2007- 2011 WK Woodcell Kitchen Cabinets Freelance Drafting Services * Prepare construction drawings with cabinet specifications for approval from architects. 2009 - 2011 5 Star Millwork Freelance Drafting Services * Prepare shop drawings with cabinet and millwork specifications for approval from architects. 2004-2006 AP Cosmo Freelance Drafting and Design Services * Take offs from blueprint, cabinetry design, and presentation drawings for builders, contractors, and home owners. * Prepare bid drawings and prices from cabinetry software 20/20 and quick quote. Education-Training: Associates in Science - Interior Design Miami Dade College - Miami, FL 2010 Bachelor of Science in Interior Design The Art Institute of Pittsburg Online Division-2012 Associations: *National Kitchen and Bath Association Member *International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Skills: * AutoCAD 2013 or previous version * Autodesk Revit * 3Ds Max * Google sketch up * 20/20 Design * Knowledge and understanding of kitchen and bath cabinetry, moldings, countertops, etc. * Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) * Adobe Photoshop * Adobe Illustrator * Adobe Acrobat Writer * Fluent in both English and Spanish.
1052 NW 134th Place Miami, FL 786-972-6690 E-Mail: deborasosa@ymail.com
The concept for this design was to design the theater, living room, foyer, and office in an Art Nouveau style.
The design achieves
these goals by using architectural details as means of partitions where the used of iron and satin glass further emphasizes the client’s preference of style.
Furniture Plan
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Built in wine bar with Marquetry and Stain Glass Work.
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Display Unit for family Collectibles Slide 3 of 5
Stair details depict period and material selections.
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RCP and preliminary sketches.
LIVING ROOM PENDANT FIXTURES
FOYER CEILING STAIN GLASS
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The concept for this project is to create a rich interior with a contemporary, minimalist and glamour twist that will be comfortable and warm for the client to relax
FLOORPLAN
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F2-CHAIR
F1-CHASE
F8-CUSHION
F6- SHEER DRAPERY
F4- BED HEADBOARD
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COM1 - SOFA
COM5-DRAPERY
COM3-BENCH
FLOORPLAN
SCALE ½” = 1’-0”
The concept for this project is to create relaxing, soothing, contemporary yet sophisticated and fine atmosphere using fabrics with light colors, lustrous finishes, and soft feel. COM 4-RECEPTION CHAIR
COM2-LOUNGE CHAIR
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FLOORPLAN SCALE ½” = 1’-0”
The intent of this project is to provide the client a design solution that adheres to his physical and psychological needs while incorporating green design principles and predominant characteristics of the industrial style. The solution for this project incorporated the open plan the loft had to offer to implement ADA required standards to give Walther easy access and circulation while using the wheel chair.
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Inspiration and Design Process
Bubble Diagram
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Furniture and Accessory
LIVING ROOM – SIDE CONSOLE
RENDERING - LIVING ROOM AREA
LIVING ROOM – LIGHTING FIXTURE
LIVING ROOM – CHAIR
LIVING ROOM – SOFA
LIVING ROOM – FLOOR LAMP
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Sustainable Materials and Systems Brick Wall
Espresso Floor
Green Wall
Desk System
Kitchen Selections KITCHEN CABINETS
KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS
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A sense of new life and breathable fresh nature will be the dominant mood for Alexander Fiedler Pediatrics’ contemporary interior.
Nature’s self
healing miracle will be the inspiration for the interior design of the clinic which will be the template for the practice’s other location renovations. The use of sustainable furniture finishes and materials will emphasize the
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intent
to
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Renderings
RECEPTION SIGN
3form CHROMA COLORS FOR RECEPTION SIGN
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Signage
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Security
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Light and Shadows
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Changing Vanishing Points
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Using Color Paper
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Materials and Reflection
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The Vanishing Point will be located at the heart of the Miami Dade College Kendall Campus offering students and locals a place to relax, socialized and enjoy the local arts. The urban restaurant will cater to students, professors and art lovers in an artistic studio atmosphere. The patrons will have studying pods to work on group projects while enjoying coffee, as well as courtyard seating to take pleasure in summer nights. The restaurant area will be modern urban in style and will accommodate
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locals
and
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Reflected Ceiling Plan
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Cross section
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Lighting Fixture Board
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Coffee Shop
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Study Pods
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Inspired by Chinese temples and gardens that surrounds them, the Buddhist Worship Room will resemble an interior garden of a Buddhist Temple. Representing the 5 elements of water, air, fire, earth, and wisdom essential elements will be incorporated into the space with additional Chinese architectural features.
5 Culture Specific features 1. Incense Burners
2. Shrine with the Buddha
3. Stone lanterns
4. Meditation stools
5. Pai-Low
6. Rice paper or fabric lanterns
7. Lotus Flower
8. Water Pons
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Design Concept An elegant and sophisticated atmosphere that resembles the Parisian interiors during the late 1800 is the concept for this French Restaurant and Bar. Patrons will soon feel in a different period when coming up the marble stairs with cast iron handrails and elegant red carpet runners, much like the ones used in French theaters. The waiting area is an elegant open room with two Borne settees in the center for people waiting and a dark wood and mirror bar that is behind heavy red draperies creating a secluded and private area for small social meetings or to have drinks while waiting. Cultural Architectural Elements Dark Wood Paneling used in Parisian Bars and cafes Upholstered seating furniture in sophisticated fabrics such as velvet and carved wood backs French doors with heavy drapery Hard wood floors Crystal chandeliers Wall covering Window coverings with elegant swags Sconces Wall mirror with gilded frame Carpet runners on Marble stairs Dark red wool carpet Fringe Trims
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Study Pods
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Store Front Color Palette A neoclassical revival with an urban twist is be style depicted throughout the shelves and coffee tables of the courtyard bookstore. An open floor plan will be used to accommodate and rearrange bookshelves and displays as required by the selling seasons. To incorporate the building faรงade details in the interior, the bookshelves on the walls will resemble pediment windows and the perimeter of the space will have a decorative combination of frieze and crown similar the one preserved on the storefront.
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Programming
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Furniture and Signage
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Fixture Plan and Lighting Fixtures
Store Front Accent Fixture
Ambient lighting
Bookshelves Accent Fixture
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Cash Wrap and Store Front
Store Front
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The interior design for Xeno's office is inspired by the medieval streets of Avignon. The curbing streets surrounded by beautifully preserve stone buildings create an eagerness to wonder further into the city to discover new places, the same curvilinear
pattern is
used in the mayor circulation paths of the interior space giving the
occupants
and
guest
a
dynamic and interesting travel experience.
Lighting Concept The lighting concept for the Xeno
office
transport
interior the
is
to
exterior
landscape of Avignon into the space. All work and recreation areas within the building have access to an outside view and enjoy the natural renewable source of daylight.
Reception F4
F3
F1
LIVING WALL
LIMESTONE VENEER WALLS
FLOOR FINISH
F5
Break room & Daycare
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DAYCARE FLOOR FINISH
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F36
F33 F38
BREAKROOM FLOOR FINISH
F37
C o ns u l t i ng PRESSGLASS PARTITION
&
P r es ent at i o n
R o o ms
FLOOR FINISH
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F7 F9 F12
F6 F25
Open
Office
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F11 - WORKSTATIONS
TASK LIGHT WINDOW SHADES FLOOR FINISH
CANOPY FINISH
PANEL FINISH