Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
Certification
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Rafaela Montenegro

Rafaela Montenegro

Pompano Beach,FL

Summary

Innovative interior designer with expertise in providing creative and personalized interior spaces according to specifications, budget, and functionality. Proven leader in preparing sleek proposals, delivering presentations, and fostering interpersonal relationships with clients to build a strong, reputable practice. Skilled in driving creative projects by working closely with teammates in a results-driven industry. Expert in interior design projects with flexibility in designing for diverse clients.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Interior Designer

Jl Home Projects
Boca Raton, Florida
01.2024 - Current
  • Designed luxury interior solutions customized for client lifestyles, emphasizing premium aesthetics and functionality.
  • Oversaw the furniture sales division, delivering tailored furniture selections, layout proposals, and product insights to assist high-end clients.
  • Collaborated with prestigious European design brands, maintaining strong product knowledge and fostering relationships.
  • Represented the company at exclusive industry events, engaging with CEOs and executives from major luxury brands in the Americas.
  • Created floor plans, elevations, and 3D perspectives for client presentations and in-house reviews.
  • Managed multiple projects concurrently while adhering to strict deadlines set by clients.
  • Coordinated with contractors and vendors to ensure timely project completion.
  • Conducted site visits for accurate space assessment and measurement collection.

Bookkeeper

WS Granite Tops
Deerfield Beach, Florida
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Handled full-cycle payroll, maintained employee records, and ensured compliance with reporting regulations.
  • Utilized QuickBooks to record transactions, generate invoices, and prepare financial statements.
  • Prepared monthly and year-end financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements.
  • Performed month-end closings while maintaining up-to-date financial records for internal audits.
  • Resolved vendor billing discrepancies through effective communication to foster positive relationships.
  • Supported overall accounting operations with meticulous bookkeeping and data integrity.

Bookkeeper

Focused Synergy
Boca Raton, Florida
04.2022 - 10.2023
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable for various client accounts.
  • Reconciled bank statements to ensure accurate financial records.
  • Processed payroll and maintained employee payroll records efficiently.
  • Prepared monthly financial statements for internal review and analysis.
  • Utilized QuickBooks for transaction recording and reporting purposes.
  • Performed basic accounting, payroll, and bookkeeping services to manage business operations.

Customer Service Representative

Maxi Shopping
São Paulo , Brazil
01.2020 - 02.2022
  • Assisted customers with product selection, ordering, billing, returns, exchanges and technical support.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, transactions and comments for future reference.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, updating databases and generating reports.
  • Answered customer inquiries and provided accurate information regarding products and services.
  • Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminary
Deerfield Beach, FL
05-2026

Associate of Applied Science - Interior Design

ETEC Vasco Antônio Venchiarutti
São Paulo, Brazil
12-2020

Skills

  • Interior design
  • Concept development
  • Space planning
  • Furniture selection
  • Design presentation
  • 2D and 3D modeling
  • 3D rendering software
  • AutoCAD proficiency
  • Sales expertise
  • Financial reporting
  • QuickBooks proficiency
  • Client relations
  • Customer service

Languages

Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional

Accomplishments

  • Represented JL Home Projects at exclusive industry events, networking with executives, including the CEO of the Americas for high-end brands.
  • Selected to manage premium client accounts due to strong performance in project coordination.
  • Completed Interior Design course with a standout final project on spatial innovation and sustainability, later adopted as a reference and case study within the program.

Certification

  • QuickBooks Certification – Intuit QuickBooks
    Apr 2022 – May 2023
  • Analyzing Data with Excel – IBM
    Jul 2022 – Sep 2022
  • Foundations of Finance – Cambridge University
    Sep 2022 – Jan 2023

Timeline

Interior Designer

Jl Home Projects
01.2024 - Current

Bookkeeper

WS Granite Tops
10.2023 - 01.2024

Bookkeeper

Focused Synergy
04.2022 - 10.2023

Customer Service Representative

Maxi Shopping
01.2020 - 02.2022

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminary

Associate of Applied Science - Interior Design

ETEC Vasco Antônio Venchiarutti

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