I AM KARLA FERNANDEZ-MATA THIS IS MY PERSONAL INTRODUCTION. To whom it may concern, I am an Interior Design Graduate from the University of Texas at San Antonio, currently developing my thesis for a Master of Architecture and Digital Fabrication from the Universidad AnĂĄhuac in Mexico City. I am twenty-seven years old, a native Spanish speaker and a fluent English speaker. Briefly, I can express that I have good experience in multitasking by taking on several projects simultaneously and executing them successfully, as well as good management and coordination skills for dealing with various groups of people. I am well organized, responsible, and an eager learner. Currently I am working at Niz+Chauvet Valencia Arquitectos, where I have been assigned with the responsibility of leading interior design projects. This allows me to develop not only my design skills, but also client interaction, subcontractor and builder coordination, and the handling of furniture construction details. I also am in charge of the selection of finishes, furniture, decoration, and sometimes even art as well as carrying out the entire set up once a project is completed. The range of projects I have worked on goes from high-end apartments and multi-story houses up to boutique hotels and restaurants. Successful projects come not only from good design ideas, but the execution of those ideas. In order for this to work, collective collaboration needs to guide the process; which is true even outside the architecture and design fields. This is the most important lesson that I have learned and perhaps the realization of it is what will make me the best candidate for the job. Sincerely,
Karla Fernandez-Mata
Karla Fernandez-Mata Architect & Interior Designer www.archinect.com/karla.fernandezmata
MĂŠxico 55.6693.0751 Instagram kfernandezmata k.fernandezmata@gmail.com
DEGREES 2014 - 15
Master of Architecture and Digital Fabrication Universidad Anáhuac México Norte
2008 - 13
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design The University of Texas at San Antonio
WORK EXPERIENCE current
Niz+Chauvet Arquitectos | Senior Interior Designer | CDMX Provide project management and design services including space planning, interior finishes selection, furniture selection and set up, art and decoration selection and set up for residencial, hospitality, and comercial projects.
current
Sandoval Residence | Freelance Design Consultant | CDMX Provide project management and design services including interior finish updates, custom furniture design, store bought furniture selection, and decoration services for a private residential interiors project.
2013 - 14
Debbie Stolle Interiors | Design Associate | San Antonio, TX Second in charge of DSI’s largest account with McNair Custom Homes, selecting all interior finishes for their clients, as well as home staging of their model and spec homes; in addition to working alongside other designers in private residence remodels, providing design and contracting services.
2013 - 14
Revolucion Coffee and Juice | Freelance Design Consultant | San Antonio, TX Provided project management and design services including space planning, interior finishes selection, branding advice, art and furnishings for the remodel of the shop.
2013
Luxury Home Magazine | Design Coordinator | San Antonio, TX In charge of advertising sales, assisting in all tasks at the office, aid in event planning, go-to person.
2013
Design-Build Studio | Project Manager | San Antonio, TX In charge of 3D modeling, construction documents, fabrication through CNC, overseeing construction, and managing of sub-contractors.
Karla Fernandez-Mata Architect & Interior Designer www.archinect.com/karla.fernandezmata
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WORK EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED) 2011 - 13
College of Architecture | Computer Lab Assistant | San Antonio, TX Monitor the computer lab and aid students with computer/plotter issues, including teaching them software techniques and providing design advice when needed.
2011
Pfeiffer Residence | Freelance Design Consultant | San Antonio, TX Coordinated interior finish selection for a private residential remodeling project.
2007
Drewry-Martin Inc | Design Intern | San Antonio, TX Assisted in interior finish selections for a future addition of the Fine Arts Building in San Antonio Christian High School.
Karla Fernandez-Mata Architect & Interior Designer www.archinect.com/karla.fernandezmata
MĂŠxico 55.6693.0751 Instagram kfernandezmata k.fernandezmata@gmail.com
SKILLS Rhinoceros 5.0
AutoCAD 2D
Grasshopper
VRay
Revit
SketchUp
Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft Office Suite
Max 7
Processing
Laser Cutter
3-Axis CNC
Mac + Windows Systems
Bilingual Speaker | English-Spanish
AWARDS 2012
Frederick L. Gratton Memorial Scholarship Recipient
2012
Jack Greene Memorial UTSA Scholarship Recipient
2012
Intertech Flooring Endowed Scholarship in Interior Design Recipient
Karla Fernandez-Mata Architect & Interior Designer www.archinect.com/karla.fernandezmata
MĂŠxico 55.6693.0751 Instagram kfernandezmata k.fernandezmata@gmail.com
EXTRACURRICULARS 2017
Zona Maco Attendee
2016
Expo Mueble Internacional Guadalajara Attendee
2015
IX Simposium de Arquitectura Progresiva NODE Attendee
2014
VIII Simposium de Arquitectura Progresiva NODE Attendee
2010 - 13
International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Member
2012 - 13
AIA Tour of Homes Volunteer + Attendee
2012
MetroCon Conference Attendee
2011
Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) Author - Submitted Published Article
2011
Architecture Foundation (AFSA) Volunteer
2011
AIAS Southquad Conference Attendee
2011
CMG Color Conference Presenter + Attendee
2010
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer
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REFERENCES Patricio Chauvet | Co-Founder of Niz-Chauvet Arquitectos pato@niz-chauvet.com | 5616.1801 Larry Stolle | Owner of Debbie Stolle Interiors dstolle@sbcglobal.net | 210.744.3250 Cristina Martinez | Owner and Publisher at Luxury Home Magazine cmdmartinez@me.com | 210.744.3250 Angela Carral | Owner of Revolucion Coffee and Juice angie@revolucioncoffee.com | 512.983.4657 Diane Hays | FAIA, Architect and Instructor diane.hays@utsa.edu | 830.832.0925
FOLLOWING ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF MY PORTFOLIO.
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DESARROLLO COSTA VENTURA Under Construction 2017 | Niz + Chauvet
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HOTEL DUMAS Under Construction 2017 | Niz + Chauvet
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CASA AGUILAS 257 Under Construction 2017 | Niz + Chauvet
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DEPTO. PARQUES POLANCO Pending Approval 2017 | Freelance
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DESARROLLO BLU ACAPULCO Built Project 2016 | Niz + Chauvet
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DEPTO. 1704 Built Project 2016 | Niz + Chauvet
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CASA SIERRA GORDA 84 Built Project 2016 | Niz + Chauvet
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DEPTO. 205 Built Project 2015 | Niz + Chauvet
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VIRREYES Built Project 2014 | Niz + Chauvet
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TRIAD 2.1 Prototype 2014 | Graduate
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PSYCHE CAPE Prototype 2014 | Graduate
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THE CAVE Built Project 2013 | Undergrad
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UN.D.1 Design-build finalist 2013 | Undergrad
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ENLIGHTENED Digital Archive Print 2011
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.
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