Heloisa Char
Stamford,CT
Summary
Organized Interior Designer with 10+ years of experience with a strong background in space planning, FF&E and project management. Adept to all aspects of the process from developing layouts to the final touches. Seeking the opportunity to join a team of motivated design professionals focused on commercial and residential projects.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Interior Designer Entrepreneur & Business Owner
HC Design
Fairfield County, CT
02.2015 - Current
- Consult with clients to determine design objective, constrains and preferences
- Originate, develop and execute creative and functional design concepts
- Source and personally select all materials including fabric, FF&E and lighting
- Review floor plans, layouts and specs during schematic design or renovation
- Oversee, coordinate and assist builders, contractors and vendors during the entire project turnover process
- Manage business finances, generate estimates, invoices, pay vendors and suppliers
- Successfully resolve complex technical issues to meet overall goals
Space Planner Freelancer
HC Design
Fairfield County, CT
01.2018 - Current
- Take detailed measurements on job sites.
- Draft furniture layouts adapted to floor plans according to designers requests
- Propose design furniture layouts
- Recommended minor adaptations and modifications to complete working drawing sets.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Working closely with renowned interior designers in Fairfield County.
Senior Interior Designer Assistant
Katherine Cowdin Inc
Greenwich, CT
08.2012 - 08.2021
- Member of Amy Andrews senior design team specialized in high-end Residential Interior Design
- Conceptualize, create and execute proposed designs for new constructions and renovations
- Create 2D plans, elevations and free hand sketches to implement design concepts
- Coordinate daily project operations, materials outsourcing and installation scheduling
- Generate and provide estimates and invoices to clients
- Liaise directly with vendors to order FF&E, fabrics, accessories and materials
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Specify and carefully review contractors submittals of finished materials
- Interfaced with design team members, including contractors, consultants, vendors, and architects
- Oversee subcontractors on sites to efficiently execute design concepts
Interior Design Intern
Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, CT
01.2012 - 08.2012
- Redesign and re-layout existing floor plans of Art Department of East Campus
- Create functional furniture layout using AutoCAD
- Only student selected by lead Architecture Coordinator to assist with this renovation
Education
Certificate - Residential Lighting
New York School of Interior Design
New York, NYCoursework - Kitchen & Bathroom Design
Parsons The New School For Design
New York, NYAssociate of Science - Interior Design & Architectural Engineer
Norwalk Community College
2012
Architecture And Urbanism
Mackenzie University
São Paulo, Brazil2005
Skills
- Space Planning
- AutoCAD
- Studio Designer
- Materials & Finishes Selection
- Project Management
- Excellent Attention to Detail
- Delivering Projects On Time & Budget
- Handling Multiple Projects Concurrently
Languages
Fluent: Portuguese & English / Conversational: Spanish
Timeline
Space Planner Freelancer
HC Design
01.2018 - Current
Interior Designer Entrepreneur & Business Owner
HC Design
02.2015 - Current
Senior Interior Designer Assistant
Katherine Cowdin Inc
08.2012 - 08.2021
Interior Design Intern
Norwalk Community College
01.2012 - 08.2012
Certificate - Residential Lighting
New York School of Interior Design
Coursework - Kitchen & Bathroom Design
Parsons The New School For Design
Associate of Science - Interior Design & Architectural Engineer
Norwalk Community College
Architecture And Urbanism
Mackenzie University
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