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Principal Interior Design & Occupancy Planning

Location:
Houston, TX
Posted:
August 13, 2026

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Resume:

Charlotte F. Masten

310-***-****

*******.***@*****.***

Professional Work Experience

CMI Southern California

Principal 2022 - Present

Interior design and marketing services for residential and commercial clients in the South Bay. All aspects of Interior Design including:

• Project Management

• Design, procurement, scheduling, permitting services for TI projects

• Design concept and project development

• Budget development

• Specify and procure construction material, FF &E

• Construction management and quality control

CBRE Los Angeles, CA

Occupancy Planner 2019 – 2022

Greater LA Metro and South Central Coast portfolio for MUFG Account Provided space planning data analysis and interpretation of space planning metrics to offer recommendations and solutions for line of business occupancy needs. Responsibilities included:

• Analysis of space requirements for stake holders from monthly space walk audits

• Preparation of conceptual space plans, block plans and move lists/sheets

• Collaboration with other team members to gain business intelligence, move and relocation sequencing and execution for projects

• Responsible for all occupancy data within system of record

• Recommendations to Management on necessary space planning code changes/requirements and updates

Lowe’s Los Angeles, CA

Project Specialist for Interiors 2016 - 2019

Managed projects from conception to completion for numerous commercial, residential and tenant improvement projects throughout the South Bay. Performance of all aspects of Project Management including:

• Contact and qualify potential clients

• Site visits to perform preliminary designs and determine overall scope of work

• Collaborate with designers to ensure client expectation is met

• Generate final scope of work and negotiate cost with vendors and GC

• Specify and procure material for construction

• Specify and procure furniture, fixtures and equipment ( FF&E)

• Present project to clientele and finalize sale

• Perform project kick-off and hand-off meeting with team Murray’s Iron Works Los Angeles, CA

Showroom Manager 2013 - 2016

Hired to manage the rollout of new product line and provide expertise in maintaining clients and the development of new. Manager’s roll included:

• Create marketing strategies

• Outline strategy to service existing clients

• Develop protocol for obtaining new clients

• Specify and procure building materials and FF&E for new showroom

• Oversee design/layout and install of new showroom space

• Organize final new product rollout and showroom grand opening Education

California State University, Long Beach

BA Home Economics

Major: Interior Design and Environmental Studies

Certification

Certified Interior Designer ( NCIDQ) #6228



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