Monica Logrono
Frederick,MD
Summary
Interior design and residential design-build professional with 15 years of experience supporting renovations from concept through construction. Specialized in interior finish selections, material palettes, client presentations, vendor/supp
lier coordination, quality control, and design-build project support. Current VP Operations Manager / Interior Designer bridging the gap between design intent, drawings, specifications, procurement, field execution, and homeowner experience. Known for organized follow-through, strong client relationships, careful attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate beautiful, functional, and buildable residential spaces.
Results-oriented Interior Designer uses experience and knowledge to create unique and innovative design solutions. Offers excellent problem-solving and communication skills for providing highest level of customer service. Dedicated to staying current on latest industry trends and developments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
VP Operations Manager / Interior Designer
Pillars Construction LLC
04.2024 - Current
- Lead and coordinate interior selections for residential design-build projects, including kitchens, bathrooms, additions, basements, decks, outdoor living spaces, and whole-home renovations.
- Create and manage cohesive finish direction for cabinetry, countertops, tile, flooring, plumbing fixtures, lighting, paint colors, hardware, doors, windows, decking, railings, and specialty materials.
- Guide homeowners through client-facing design conversations, selection approvals, scope clarifications, budget considerations, and change-order decisions with professionalism and consistency.
- Review plans, scopes of work, estimates, material takeoffs, finish details, and construction documents to identify conflicts, missing information, transitions, installation requirements, and long-lead items before they affect the project.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, project managers, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and internal team members to keep design intent aligned with field conditions, schedule, budget, and client expectations.
- Source products, request samples, verify product availability, track delivery dates, follow up with suppliers, and support procurement decisions that protect schedule and quality.
- Maintain organized project communication through portals, meeting notes, selections records, payment approvals, permit/inspection coordination, and project documentation.
- Conduct site visits and quality-control reviews, document punch-list items, resolve finish/detail issues, and help ensure the final installation reflects the approved design vision.
- Support internal process improvement across design, estimating, selections, scheduling, procurement, and client communication workflows.
Interior Designer / Project Manager
Independent Practice / Entrepreneur
06.2011 - 04.2024
- Designed and managed residential and commercial interior projects from concept development through installation, balancing aesthetics, function, material performance, schedule, and budget.
- Prepared floor plans, elevations, perspective views, sketches, material boards, finish palettes, and presentation materials to help clients make confident design decisions.
- Coordinated selections for finishes, furniture, fixtures, materials, lighting, and accessories while sourcing options, communicating pricing, and organizing vendor follow-up.
- Collaborated with architects, contractors, installers, vendors, and stakeholders to translate design intent into buildable solutions aligned with site conditions and construction requirements.
- Produced estimates, sourcing recommendations, and installation coordination plans to support project delivery without compromising quality or client experience.
- Designed and documented interiors for The Domes Hotel in 2022, coordinating concept, finishes, functionality, durability, and client objectives.
- Built long-term client relationships through responsive communication, creative problem-solving, organized follow-through, and high-quality design results.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Interior Design
Universidad Iberoamericana UNIBE
Dominican Republic01-2003
Diploma - Event Design and Planning, Public Relations
Refine
Dominican Republic01-2005
High School Diploma - undefined
ICDA
Dominican Republic01-1999
Accomplishments
- Designed and documented the interiors for many residential and commercial buildings from concept to completion.
- Designed large-scale luxury commercial environments at budgets ranging from $1,500,000 to $3,000,000.
Timeline
VP Operations Manager / Interior Designer
Pillars Construction LLC
04.2024 - Current
Interior Designer / Project Manager
Independent Practice / Entrepreneur
06.2011 - 04.2024
High School Diploma - undefined
ICDA
Bachelor Degree - Interior Design
Universidad Iberoamericana UNIBE
Diploma - Event Design and Planning, Public Relations
Refine
Selected Project Alignment
- Residential renovation exposure includes bathrooms, kitchens, basements, additions, decks, outdoor living, fireplaces, custom cabinetry, tile installations, countertop coordination, doors/windows, and finish transitions.
- Strengths align with Four Brothers’ role requirements: client-facing selection support, finish coordination, product documentation, sample/lead-time tracking, vendor communication, drawing review, and coordination between architecture, interiors, and construction.
Bilingual
- English
- Spanish
Technical Skills
Chief Architect X17, SketchUp, D5 Render, Adobe Suite, AutoCAD, Revit, BuildBook, Buildxact, Microsoft Office, vendor portals, proposal tools, finish/product documentation, procurement tracking