Interior Designer & Project Manager
Resume:
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CONTACT
United States
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SKILLS
CORE COMPETENCIES
Leadership & Team
Building: Coaching,
mentoring, performance
reviews, cross-discipline
collaboration
Design Strategy:
Concept development,
project profiling, brand
integration, value engineering
Project Delivery:
FF&E, construction oversight,
RFP response, budget
management
Brand Experience:
Development, rebranding,
feasibility studies, brand
compliance
Business Operations:
Procurement, budgeting,
vendor relations, contract
negotiation
Technical Skills:
AutoCAD, Bluebeam,
Coohom, Monday.com,
QuickBooks, Microsoft Suite
Theresa is an innovative Design Director with 25 years PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Innovative and seasoned Director of Design with over 25 years of experience leading design strategy, project management, and team development across the hospitality, luxury, and commercial sectors. Known for creating high- impact interior environments that blend aesthetics, brand identity, and functional performance. Proven ability to manage multimillion-dollar portfolios, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver results across complex, multi-site initiatives. Recognized for leadership, creative excellence, and strategic thinking within high-performance environments.
environments.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DIRECTOR OF INTERIOR DESIGN
HSUPPLY – REMOTE APR 2024 – PRESENT
• Lead strategic design direction and team
collaboration across national hotel renovation and new build projects.
• Partner with ownership groups, brands, and consultants from concept through completion.
• Enforce brand standards and manage construction
integration for interior requirements.
• Own budget strategy, value engineering, and ff&e selection in alignment with brand and financial
targets.
• Support business development through rfps, design presentations, and client pitches.
HOTEL CONSULTANT & PROJECT MANAGER
MERIT HOSPITALITY, REMOTE JUNE 2020 – JULY 2024
• Led acquisition due diligence, brand negotiations, and operational reviews.
• Provided owner representation, project planning, and performance tracking.
• Managed deliverables and contractor coordination to meet budget and timeline goals.
THERESA M. GONZALEZ
EDUCATION
August 2020
Science of Self Awareness
Yale University, Online Certification
September 1998
Bachelor of Science Interior Design
Academy of Design, FL Accredited
College, Tampa
Graduated Cum Laude
May 1996
Associates of Arts Architectural drafting
and Technology
St Pete Junior College, Clearwater, FL
Current & Past Clients/Projects:
Starwood – Luxury division
Atrium Hospitality – Luxury division
Chatham Lodging Trust
Wyndham
Hilton – Luxury division
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse (Darden)
Eligible to sit for the NCIDQ –
DIRECTOR OF INTERIOR DESIGN
BLUEGREEN VACATIONS, ORLANDO, FL OCT 2018 – MAR 2020
• Directed all design aspects of national timeshare resort portfolio.
• Standardized brand guidelines and seasonal
design strategies.
• Led rfps and partnered with procurement to
source vendors and oversee ff&e execution.
• Managed firm relationships and site-specific
planning across development pipeline.
• Overall design including master planning.
VICE PRESIDENT OF INTERIOR DESIGN
ARCHITECTURAL INTERIORS OF ANNAPOLIS, MD JAN 2015 – OCT 2018
• Managed end-to-end design processes across
major hotel renovations.
• Provided executive-level design oversight and
final presentations to brand & ownership.
• Monitored market trends and technology to
inform forward-thinking designs.
DESIGNER
WTS INTERNATIONAL, ROCKVILLE, MD MAR 2013 – JAN 2015
• Delivered comprehensive spa and fitness facility designs for hospitality clients.
• Managed autocad plans, ff&e specifications, and
vendor coordination.
• Supported procurement, programming, and design
documentation.
OWNER/PRINCIPAL DESIGNER
RC INTERIORS / BLONDIE 22 DESIGN, BALTIMORE, MD JUN 2006 – JAN 2013
• Operated full-service design studio specializing in hospitality and retail environments.
DESIGNER
INTERIOR CONCEPTS JAN 2002 – JAN 2006
ARTHUR RUTENBURG HOMES, CLEARWATER, FL JAN 1996 – JAN 2002
• Model home design
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See below some of the varied projects over the years. Embassy Suites – Plymouth Meeting Philly – Public Space & guestrooms (construction pending) Design
Double Tree – Hattiesburg MS - Public Space & guestrooms (construction pending) Design
Marriott LAX CA. – Restrooms reno
Designer & Project Manager
Marriott Torrance CA. – Phase 1 & Phase 2 Public Space reno Project Manager
Marriott San Juan Resort & Stellaris Casino PR. – Retail Space Designer
Embassy Suites Springfield Virginia – Public Space & Guestrooms Custom Designer: 2023
Installation: complete
Hampton Inn Fort Pierce FL – Public Space & Guestrooms (PS Custom/Guestroom Brand) Designer: 2023
Installation: 2024
Hampton Inn Pittsburg PA – Public Space & Guestrooms (PS Custom/Guestroom Brand) Designer: 2023
Installation: 2024
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse Lakewood Ranch FL – Restaurant Designer
Designed: 2022
Installation: 2023
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse Long Beach CA – Restaurant Designer
Designed: 2021
Installed: 2022
Blue Green Vacation Club
Aruba Master planning – Director of Design & Project Management, over saw consultants and design firms 2019/2020 Hotel Blake Chicago Public Space – Design & Project Management 2019/2020 Carolina Grande – Director of Design over saw design team 2019/2020 Horizons @ 77th – Designer Exterior social areas & project management Wilderness Club @ Big Cedar Rooms Renovation – Director of Design over saw design team 2019 Paradise Point Rooms Renovation – Director of Design over saw design team 2019 The Falls Village Club House – Designer & Project Manager 2019 With Bluegreen there were 120 projects on my list ranging from exterior paint selections, public interior, exterior spaces to guestroom renovations. Outside design firms were brought in as much as possible. With some public spaces and most exterior spaces I tackled them myself for lack of time. Embassy Suites Omaha Nebraska Downtown Market – 249 room Hotel Public Space & Guestroom Spaces
Lead Designer with 2 additional designers on team
Designed: 2018
Installed 2019
Embassy Suites Little Rock Arkansas
Public Space
Lead Designer with 2 additional designers on team
Designed: 2017
Installed: 2018
Embassy Suites Cary – 273 room Hotel
Guestrooms
Lead Designer with 2 additional designers on team
Designed: 2017
Installed: 2018
Ritz Carlton – Pentagon City Fashion Center Mall
Mall Front Entrance
Designer
Designed: 2017
Installation: Unknown Hotel installed
Grand Hyatt – Washington DC
Club: Fitness facility, interior & exterior pool, spa Lead Designer with 2 additional designers on team
Designed: 2017
Installation: Unknown Hotel installed
Embassy Suites DFW North – 329 Room Hotel
Guestrooms
Lead Designer with 2 additional designers on team
Designed: 2016
Installed: 2017
Sheraton West Des Moines – 285 Room Hotel
Guestrooms & Public Space
Lead Designer with 2 additional designers on team
Designed: 2016
Installed: 2017
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside – 468 room Hotel
Guestrooms & Public Space
Designed alongside Vice president who was leaving (took her position after this) Designed: 2016/2017 (a 2-part design process each tower installed separately) Installed: 2016/2017
Westin Southfield – 388 room Hotel
Guestroom & Public Space
Only designer on project involved with project management Designed: 2015
Installed: 2016
Marriott Baltimore Inner Harbor
Public Space
With design team
Designed: 2015
Installed: 2015
Epicurean Spa – Tampa Spa
Designer & project manager
Designed: 2014
Installed: 2014
Marriott Hotel Spa review China division – 200 plus spa reviews for brand accuracy Myself & another designer were the review team 2013-2015
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