Esther Galarza P.O. Box 23100, Providence, RI 02903 401.644.0420 esthergalarza@hotmail.com
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Esther Galarza Education Summer 2012 Interior Design, M.F.A. Savannah College Of Art & Design
401.644.0420 esthergalarza@hotmail.com
Objective Seeking an opportunity to gain knowledge and expertise from a reputable design firm focusing on innovative and influential design.
Fall 2009 Interior Design, B.A. New England Institute of Technology
Software
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Adobe Suite
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Photoshop
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InDesign
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Illustrator
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Microsoft Office Word Excel Powerpoint
Drafting & Rendering Autodesk 3D Studio Max Revit Architecture Architectural Desktop AutoCAD Google SketchUp Podium & Vray (plug-ins)
Proposal Writing Marketing Research Proficient in Quickbooks Bilingual Proficiency (Spanish) Excellent Communication (written & verbal)
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Publisher Outlook
Organizational Effectiveness Extreme Detail Orientation Supervisory Experience Project Management Multitasking High Pressure Environment Extensive Customer Relations Experience
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Experience Architectural Showroom Retail Design
2011 - present
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Design of retail space for new location
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Coordination of repairs and renovation
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Custom design and construction of displays
Project Manager •
Attend client meetings and generate minutes
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Manage projects from concept to installation
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Specification of all FF & E
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Liaison between contractors and vendors
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Generate proposals and purchase orders
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Provided all construction documents and 3D renderings Coordinate time lines, order deliveries, and
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supervised installations •
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Accept and inspect deliveries
P.O. Box 23100, Providence, RI 02903
Esther Galarza 401.644.0420 esthergalarza@hotmail.com
Internship
Scripps Networks Interactive HGTV Interior Design Intern Summer 2011 Knoxville, TN Media Web-based resources database design
Internal blog or web newsletter Design related media production Functions with PR and Marketing Screened media content
Design Drafted design proposals
Experience Architectura, Inc. 2007 - 2011 Design Team • • • • • •
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Sourced materials Design/build of an interactive display
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Design events and activities Project administration
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Prepared contract documents Specified FF&E
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FF & E boards and schedules Cost estimates
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Furniture packages Liaison for vendors
Project Manager
Specified materials and FF & E Board preparation and layout Acted as a liaison between executives, contractors, consultants and vendors Developed and organized the finishes schedule for construction documents Up-keep/organized materials/office library Researched new materials
Administrative Team
Design events calendar
Developed and modified drawings
Pawtucket, RI
Kept track of all records, project spreadsheets, and filing systems Managed executive e-mail accounts, copying, faxing, phone calls, message taking,business correspondence calendar scheduling and travel arrangements Accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, manpower expense, accounts payable/receivable, and collections, and reimbursable expenses QuickBooks data entry, budget reports, tax liabilities invoices, and profit/loss reports Trained and supervised office interns and new employees
Marketing Team Managed marketing efforts, created marketing plans and implementation • Reconstructed the company brochure • Coordinated and updated current work on website and all marketing material • Responsible for the production, editing, printing, and packaging of all marketing brochures and proposals •
References Available upon request
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P.O. Box 23100, Providence, RI 02903