Diana Ortiz
Chicago,IL
Summary
Results oriented interior design professional with over 20 years of experience creating timeless interiors for residential and commercial use. Committed to providing high quality service to clients, from presenting and communicating design ideas to ensuring work is precisely executed. Offer excellent problem solving and management skills for providing the highest level of customer service. Currently seeking a new and challenging opportunity, where I can showcase my creativity, original designs and artistic flair to an elevated audience.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Interior Designer
Third Coast Interiors
09.2021 - 10.2024
- Senior designer for a boutique Interior Design firm in the Gold Coast who specializes in residential design
- Manage complete design process from ideation to completion, including the initial client meeting, product selection, ordering, tracking, delivery, installation, and client satisfaction
- Knowledgeable in Ivy Design Software proposal entry and order tracking
- Prepared client presentations using Google Slides and ensured that presentations were kept up to date
- Responsible for all AutoCad plans and elevations for each project
- Strong knowledge of local vendors and trade
- Ensured that relations across all fields were curated and well maintained
- Very interested in custom furniture design and always excited to show clients alternate design ideas to help push their vision to the next level
Associate- Senior Interior Designer
Morgante Wilson Architects
04.2010 - 09.2021
- Lead designer for high-end private residences that ranged from existing home remodels to new construction projects
- Projects included designing for a luxury high rise building with over 44 floors of rental units, including the selection of materials and furnishings for the lobby and all amenities
- Responsible for conceptualizing and designing all aspects of interior design projects including design presentations with image boards, fabric schemes and meeting agendas
- Full service interior designer, providing furniture layouts, selection of furniture, lighting, window and wall treatments, carpeting and rugs, lighting, and accessories
- Assumed a leadership role in directing team members throughout project duration to ensure a cohesive design concept and follow through on design execution
- Created procedural documents to show Studio Webware process as well as window treatment guidelines for architectural & interior designers
- Mentored fellow designers and interns to help continue their education in design detailing and processes
- Assisted with firm’s social media strategy to manage the company’s branding on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest
- Lead designer for high-end private residences that ranged from existing home remodels to new construction projects
Interior Designer
Frank Ponterio & Associates
10.2007 - 06.2009
- Worked with principal designer to select fabrics that are integral to design, such as those used in upholstery and draperies
- Prepared client presentations including fabric schemes and furniture selections, incorporating knowledge of styles and trends to provide clients the latest styles as desired
- Generated and updated drawings in AutoCad for presentations, showcasing planning skills to identify the most efficient way to arrange a space
- Maintained project binders, keeping it up to date with all design ideas and inspiration while making sure to keep it well organized
- Supervised design assistant, assigned daily tasks and followed up on progress as needed
- Extensive experience in managing budgets, and organizing project proposals and expedited orders utilizing Impact
Design Assistant
Cannon Frank
07.2004 - 10.2007
- Executed drawings of floor plans, furniture plans, elevations and millwork
- Supervised jobsite progress and successful in client interaction and creative problem solving based on client needs and project scope
- Created high-quality designs efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Organized proposals and purchase orders, and expedited multiple project managers’ orders
- Coordinated showroom presentations incorporating extensive research of furniture, lighting and materials
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Illinois Institute of Art
Chicago, IL05.2004
Skills
- Fluent in English
- Fluent in Spanish
- Studio Webware
- Ivy
- AutoCad proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Space Planning
- Google Docs
- Design Research
Websites
Timeline
Senior Interior Designer
Third Coast Interiors
09.2021 - 10.2024
Associate- Senior Interior Designer
Morgante Wilson Architects
04.2010 - 09.2021
Interior Designer
Frank Ponterio & Associates
10.2007 - 06.2009
Design Assistant
Cannon Frank
07.2004 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Illinois Institute of Art