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Joao Ferreira

Joao Ferreira

Bloomington,IN

Summary

Dynamic interior designer and Business Administrator with a proven track record at Gulf Capital Partners, enhancing their HR processes. In Interior Design, specializes in client communication and 3D modeling, translating personalities into spaces. Known for exceptional attention to detail and a passion for design research, consistently delivering personalized, comfortable living environments.


Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Self Employed as an Interior Designer

Jfferr Design
06.2023 - Current


a. To meet with clients and learn more about their profile and Life style;
b. To Create a 3d project to define the Layout of the space and show the first ideas;
c. To create moodboards that explain the concept to the clients in a personalized way just for them;
d. Insert the project concept into the 3d to help client to realize how the project will actually be;
e. Design all the required blueprints;
f. To visit the spaces and make sure everything is being done as designed;
g. Furniture and decorations purchasing for the spaces
H. Final decorations of the space to be ready to live in.


Main Results: Some of my clients really like the projects I make for Them and They feel like I do a good Job understanding their personality and translating it to the space. It helps Them to feel even more confortable in their just remodeled space.

Stay-at-home Dad

Unemployed
08.2021 - 05.2023


After looking for jobs in Brazil for a while when pandemics happened, me and my wife decided that I should stay at home and to be dedicated to take care of our daughters while she worked as a Missionary in Brazil.

Administrative Assistant

Gulf Capital Partners
12.2019 - 06.2020


a. Human Resources tasks;
b. Monitoring and purchasing of benefits;
c. Recruiting and selecting new employees;
d. Weekly team motivation campaigns;
e. Administrative tasks;
f. Weekly maintenance of cash flow for my area;
g. Bank reconciliation;
h. Managing the owner`s bill payments;
i. Reserving hotels and airline tickets;
j. Support to all Directors of the company.


Main Results: Organizing all HR processes, which included, updating all physical and digital employee information. This helped the exchange of information between accountants, benefit companies and recruitment companies.

Administrative Assistant

Sind. Nac. Editores De Livros
05.2017 - 04.2018


a. Management of the registration database of editors and associates;
b. Issuing reports to help support the finance department, the press and the editors
c. Revision of the space lease contracts for the Bienal do Livro;
d. Financial control of the union's participation in the income and expenses for the Bienal do livro;
e. Implementation of the ERP system for managing internal processes and services offered;


Main Results: Completed the validation and updating of the entire union registration base, which made communication with editors and associates more efficient and reduced the union's total default rate by 42%.

Administrative Assistant

Liberal Marini Decor
02.2011 - 12.2016


a. Internal sales and trade fair planning;
b. Preparation for Decor fairs and other external events (structure, product selection and control of inventory, staff and the sales team);
c. Recruiting and selecting of full-time and part-time employees;
d. Customer Relations (order tracking and management of problems and complaints)
e. Management of product representatives and electronic sales catalog;
f. Inventory control;
g. Spreadsheets and auxiliary reports for decision making related to purchases, liquidation or price adjustments;
h. Relationship with suppliers (quotes, price analysis, purchases and contract evaluation);


Main Results: I was successful on my relationship with my clients trying to make their life easier. It was at this position that I`ve learned how to love interior design and to consider to become a designer one day.

Education

Non-degree Course - Interior Design

EBAC - Escola Britanica De Artes Criativas
Sao Paulo, Brazil
05-2023

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Estácio De Sá University
Rio De Janeiro
12-2019

Skills

  • Client communication
  • Interior design
  • Interior styling
  • Proficient in sketchup
  • Furniture selection
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Space planning
  • 3D modeling

Languages

Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Interests

  • Interior Design
  • Drawing and Painting
  • Music
  • I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
  • Cooking

Timeline

Self Employed as an Interior Designer

Jfferr Design
06.2023 - Current

Stay-at-home Dad

Unemployed
08.2021 - 05.2023

Administrative Assistant

Gulf Capital Partners
12.2019 - 06.2020

Administrative Assistant

Sind. Nac. Editores De Livros
05.2017 - 04.2018

Administrative Assistant

Liberal Marini Decor
02.2011 - 12.2016

Non-degree Course - Interior Design

EBAC - Escola Britanica De Artes Criativas

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Estácio De Sá University
Joao Ferreira