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Christina Santos

Fort Myers

Summary

Experienced and Motivated Design Professional with years of experience in all types of projects new construction, remodel, decorator ready.

Strength in organization, communication and time management.

Adept at creating and fostering relationships with vendors, subcontractors and clients alike. Eager to learn and implement new methods and products.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Interior Designer

Gulfshore Interior Design
07.2022 - Current

Handle processing purchase orders for all project orders, including ensuring payment and tracking status and shipment. Also facilitated scheduling furniture deliveries and installations.


Handle punch list items on projects including scheduling subcontractors.


Communication with team members, build team, subcontractors, vendors and clients.


Worked on design projects consisting of all facets of projects and coordination.

Assistant Interior Designer

Alexis Marie Interiors
06.2018 - 03.2022
  • Assisted in developing space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
  • Handled all aspects of product procurement for clients - pricing, proposals, purchase orders, payments to vendors, order tracking. (using Design Manager software)
  • Assisted during client meetings and kept record of notes.
  • Kept project information organized in computer system.
  • Created and organized finish schedules for projects
  • Facilitated requests regarding product information, installation methods and product upgrade options.
  • Reviewed quotes and information from subcontractors and vendors for accuracy
  • Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
  • Communicated with clients on status of orders and progress of project.
  • Handled furnishings delivery and set up on site.

Design Assistant

Renee Gaddis Interiors
12.2017 - 06.2018
  • Assisted in organizing and setting up new offices and resource library.
  • Ordered samples from vendors for project presentations.
  • Scheduled and organized visits from vendors to review products.
  • Assisted with on site furnishings delivery and set up.

Design Assistant

Romanza Interior Design
04.2010 - 11.2017
  • Assisted interior designer with developing each product and selecting furnishings for the projects.
  • Created and maintained budgets for projects.
  • Communicated with clients on all matters of their projects.
  • Attended client meetings, taking notes and creating task lists to further project.
  • Attended site meetings for everything from electrical and framing walkthroughs to finish material discussions.
  • Worked with vendors and subcontractors on products and information for projects.
  • Handled on site delivery and set up of furnishings.
  • Handled punchlists at end of project.
  • Created furnishings presentations for clients - pricing, proposals, purchase orders.

Design Coordinator

Collins & DuPont Interior Design
05.2000 - 10.2009
  • Assisted lead interior design and design assistant on all matters of projects.
  • Set up for and attended client meetings.
  • Worked with vendors on furnishings and fabric information for projects.
  • Attended vendor presentations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design

Rhodec International
Correspondence

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Edison Community College
Fort Myers, FL
06.1998

High School Diploma -

Cape Coral High School
Cape Coral, FL
06.1996

Skills

  • Apple Computers and Software
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Design Manager Software
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Space Planning
  • Plan Reading
  • Working with vendors & subcontractors
  • New Materials Research
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Furnishings Selection & Color Palettes
  • Budget Development
  • Work Planning and Prioritization

Timeline

Interior Designer

Gulfshore Interior Design
07.2022 - Current

Assistant Interior Designer

Alexis Marie Interiors
06.2018 - 03.2022

Design Assistant

Renee Gaddis Interiors
12.2017 - 06.2018

Design Assistant

Romanza Interior Design
04.2010 - 11.2017

Design Coordinator

Collins & DuPont Interior Design
05.2000 - 10.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design

Rhodec International

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Edison Community College

High School Diploma -

Cape Coral High School
Christina Santos