Walter V. Cartier

New York, New York ***** · ac9urn@r.postjobfree.com · (c) 917-***-****

SENIOR-LEVEL INTERIOR DESIGN PROFESSIONAL

PREMIER INTERIOR DESIGNER WITH PROVEN TRACK RECORD

REPRESENTING MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR PROJECTS

Significant History Creating Outstanding Interior Design Projects for Diverse Range of High-End Clientele

Extensive Experience in Custom Design, Project Management & Space Planning

Custom Home Designs · Kitchens · Baths · Furniture/Case Goods · Cabinetry · Upholstery ·Custom Window Treatments · Flooring

· Plumbing Fixtures · Lighting & Sound Systems · Client Relations · Resource Management · Team Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Walter Cartier, Inc. Interior Design, New York, NY

Top interior design firm in New York City metropolitan area.

Partner in Charge, Interior Design 2005 to Current

Consulted with clients to determine architectural preference to meet overall design goals. Developed space planning concepts and developed creative design concepts. Selected color palettes and materials for approved design concepts for presentation to client. Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views (with draftsperson) and prepared material boards for review and acceptance. Selected furniture and documented size specifications. Interfaced with design team members, including contractors, consultants, fabricator's, architects and regulatory agencies. Prepared budgets regarding products and materials for client review and consideration. Managed customer expectations with open consultations and frequent communication. Established and maintained productive, professional working relationships. Provided high quality results in a timely manner.

Successfully Designed & Completed Floor-Through Apartment Renovation from bare walls in Chelsea neighborhood of New York City with greater than One Million Dollar budget for high net-worth client. Included custom kitchen, fire place, master and guest baths, living room built-ins, custom banquet, flooring, lighting, custom electric window treatments, and glass walled guest bedroom.

Successfully Designed & Completed the addition of a Wing in Westchester, New York home with greater than One Million Dollar budget for high net-worth client. Included custom kitchen, library with built-in book cases, cabinetry and fire-place, his and her office suites, three bathrooms, garage and game room.

Elaine Lewis International, New York, NY

Large interior design and space planning firm in New York and Internationally.

Vice President & Director of Interior Design 1982 to 2004

Director of Interior Design services for Interior Design Firm in the Fortune 500 Luxury Residential Real Estate Market in Manhattan and the surrounding Metropolitan Area. Specialized in the design and execution of model apartments, sales/rental orientation centers, lobbies, corridors and other public areas. Contracts executed to design multiple projects for the following firms: The Lefrak Organization-(Newport City-Battery Park City etc.), The Zeckendorf Company, Milstein Properties-(Manhattan-Battery Park), The Durst Organization, Rose Associates, Goodstein Management, The Related Companies, J.I. Sopher and Partners, Starrett Housing, (Roosevelt Island) and other prestigious Real Estate Developers and Marketing Firms. Maintained a residential Interior Design Division for high end clients. Developed standard for model apartments resulting in multi-million dollar sales for real estate clients in various jurisdictions. Ensured high standards of team effectiveness by supplying leadership through developing strategic plan and implementing structure to facilitate and manage chosen direction. Grew design business from eight members to 35 through meticulous vetting, hiring, and training process focused on best possible team. Reviewed and monitored Profit and Loss statements while overseeing practice area benchmarks, resource allocation, staffing, and project/client profitability metrics.

Achieved award winning status and reputation in New York Real Estate industry as the “Go-To” Interior Design firm to Implement Model Apartments, Lobbies, and Corridors for new construction projects for three decades.

Spearheaded “Green Apartment” Design for large Upper West Side Apartment building in Manhattan, New York.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Partner-Interior Designer (New York, NY) – Sheldrake Design Group

•Ran Daily Operations and project management of all design engagements.

•Advised general contractors, tradesmen etc. concerning all aspects of custom furniture/cabinetry design, furnishing and case/goods etc.

•Supervised installation of all aspects of the design project for both residential and commercial clients.

•Clients in all boroughs of New York, New Jersey, and various cities in Florida.

Manager Showroom in D&D Building (New York, NY) – First Editions Showroom

• Updated the collections of over 500 designs for this custom wallcovering/fabric showroom in the D&D Building.

• Provided professional design advice to interior designers and/or customers/clients who visited the Showroom.

New York Sales Director (New York, NY) – Everyware Tabletop Decorative Accessories

•Managed corporate sales transactions of handmade ceramics, blown crystal and metal tabletop and decorative accessories produced in Monterey Mexico.

•Customers included retail giants Bergdorf Goodman, Henri Bendel, Pottery Barn, together with private and national boutiques.

•Participated in both national and international gift market shows in the United States and Europe such as Mansion Objet (Paris, France), Ambiente Home Show (Frankfurt, Germany) and domestic gift shows in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas and New York City.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT:

Associate of Arts in Business

Brookdale College, Business, New Jersey

Merchandizing Buying and Management specialties F.I.T., New York

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