LUIS M. RAMIREZ

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OBJECTIVE: To support the architecture and interior design communities by utilizing my education, experience, and superior customer service skills to communicate effectively with clients and management.

EXPERIENCE: Interior Designer / Brand Ambassador

Full time position currently working for Safavieh Home Furnishing

• Safavieh – Chelsea, NY 12/22 - current

• Lead Interior Designer focused on sales in the upscale commercial and residential markets in the New York City Metro area.

• Recognized as a contributing team member and supporter of upholding the company’s goals and standards.

• Performed in-home, in-store and online design consultations.

• Document environmental conditions

• Coordinate and participate in site visits.

EXPERIENCE: Interior Designer / Sales Specialist

Part time position for West Elm / William Sonoma

• West Elm – Hoboken, NJ 08/19 - current

• Focus on generating the Business to Business relationships in the City of Hoboken, NJ.

• Recognized nationally for consistently meeting and exceeding record-breaking sales goals three years in a row.

EXPERIENCE: Freelance Interior Designer / Project Manager Assisted in rebranding of retail outlets in USA and Canada for Benjamin Moore Paints

• Montvale, NJ 8/16 – 9/17

• Presented rebranding concept to Benjamin Moore retailers.

• Planned and coordinated conversion of existing retailers to meet Benjamin Moore’s

“Store of the Future” program.

• Managed multiple retail renovation projects simultaneously.

• Developed final store designs in AutoCAD.

• Managed exterior signage/ rebranding design.

• Partnered with Regional Sales - Representatives and third-party vendors.

• Created retailer contract agreements.

• Ensured appropriate closeout for each store project. LUIS M. RAMIREZ

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EXPERIENCE: Resource Librarian / Interior Designer / Receptionist Assisted architects and project managers while supporting the front of house as receptionist Maintained resource library and developed relationships with Architectural and Design vendors.

• JJ Falk Design Architecture - New York, NY 2/14 – 6/15

• Researched innovative materials, updated, and maintained materials resource library.

• Planned “lunch and learn” sessions with office staff and resource material suppliers.

• Prepared client presentations and attended client meetings.

• Charged with conducting surveys, space planning, furniture procurement.

• Oversaw installations, walk-throughs, and project punch-lists. EDUCATION: Fashion Institute of Technology - New York, NY

• Master’s Degree in Sustainable Interior Environments obtained in 2016

• Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Interior Design, Minor in Art History 2014

• Studied Surface Design in Paris, France through FIT’s International Studies program 2014 SKILLS/AFFILIATONS:

• Versed in AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint

• Exemplary client management skills, leadership ability and effective communication skills

• OHSA (35 hour) certified.

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