Rebecca Quinones
Miami,FL
Summary
Dynamic professional with a robust background in Fibers/Textile art and Fashion, bringing a unique creative flair to every project. Over 10 years of experience in the Hospitality industry includes expertise in designing custom flooring solutions for a diverse range of clients, such as hotels, restaurants, convention centers, and condos. Currently serving as a consultant for Hospitality flooring while spearheading a personal style line, Curious Atelier, which emphasizes sustainability in fashion. Passionate about re-imagining used and vintage clothing to inspire limitless self-expression and encourage environmentally conscious choices.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder and Fashion Consultant
Curious Atelier
Miami, FL
01.2025 - Current
- Developed curated fashion looks for diverse clientele, enhancing personal style and brand identity.
- Sustainable fashion line creating new designs out of used and vintage clothing.
- Sourcing high quality materials through sustainable means including thrift stores and reusing donated materials
- Closet Consultations, helping clients learn how to style their wardrobe.
- DIY workshops, educating people on how to re-imagine their existing fashion.
Hospitality Flooring Consultant
Shaw Industries
Miami, FL
05.2022 - Current
- Advised clients on flooring options, ensuring alignment with project requirements and budget constraints.
- Developing relationships with Interior Designers and bringing my design experience help service their design goals
- Collaborated with contractors to ensure proper installation techniques, mitigating potential issues during projects.
- Continuously updated product knowledge by attending industry trade shows, seminars, and manufacturer training sessions.
Hospitality Field Designer
Mohawk
01.2015 - 05.2022
- Assist the sales team by being their "design expert" available to interface with clients via in-person meeting or conference calls
- Design mini Infuse Collection for Mohawk
- Problem solve interesting and unique custom carpet installations
- Maintained industry knowledge: research trends in design
Design Intern
Mohawk
06.2013 - 12.2014
- Work with key sales reps while training for the Hospitality Field Design Position
- Work on key large project for Westgate Hotel in Las Vegas
- Collaborate with other designers in designing and testing new products for Mohawk
- Concept developement for Commercial running line products
Education
BA - Fiber Art
SCAD
Savannah, GA06-2014
AA - Apparel Design
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL03-2003
Skills
- Custom beading
- Garment construction
- Sewing techniques
- Material manipulation
- Fabric sourcing
- Sustainable design
- Fashion branding
- Problem Solving
- Creative vision
- Tailoring expertise
- Fashion entrepreneurship
Languages
Italian
Spanish
Awards
- American Craft Show, 2014
- Brightstar scholarship recipient, $13,500, 2013
- Claude Pepper Design Contest, 2002
Timeline
Founder and Fashion Consultant
Curious Atelier
01.2025 - Current
Hospitality Flooring Consultant
Shaw Industries
05.2022 - Current
Hospitality Field Designer
Mohawk
01.2015 - 05.2022
Design Intern
Mohawk
06.2013 - 12.2014
BA - Fiber Art
SCAD
AA - Apparel Design
Florida State University