Valentina Vivas
Laguna Niguel,CA
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Interior Design Consultant
Plantes Hotel Renovation
Anaheim, CA
02.2017 - 04.2020
- Transformed uninspiring areas into warm and inviting living spaces using various lighting fixtures, materials and products, including finishes, artwork and custom furniture.
- Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
- Interfaced effectively with design team members, including contractors and vendors to resolve issues and discuss ideas.
- Prepared floor plans and architectural documents and details to implement design concepts.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Created professional presentations using Photoshop to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
- Specified appropriate products and unique materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
- Led interior design across conceptual, schematic, design development and construction document phases.
- Assisted director of design with budget considerations and made recommendations for furniture, wall hangings and equipment items.
- Carefully reviewed contractor submittals of finish materials.
- Programmed space requirements from schematic design to construction document phase and installation.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Saved $400,000 by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems.
Junior Designer
HFS Concepts 4
Long Beach , CA
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Maintained Type design knowledge by attending various workshops, professional society gatherings, and meetings.
- Consulted with Job titles to identify design requirements for each project.
- Planned project concepts by researching and studying information.
- Negotiated with vendors on availability, product specifications, distribution, delivery deadlines and price.
- Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
Board Member
Global United Foundation - Non Profit
Laguna Hills, CA
06.2014 - Current
- Conceptualized and developed graphics products for Fundraisers, Events and Other projects using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Coordinated, created and scheduled content, designs and periodic updates to company website.
- Developed collateral such as display, marketing and packaging materials to support product branding strategies.
- Used Adobe Photoshop to create images and layouts for over 20 projects.
- Developed creative design for marketing packages, including print materials, brochures, banners and signs.
- Developed print materials such as brochures, banners and signs.
- Designed graphics for websites, logos and promotions for marketing purposes.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Designed website layouts, templates and unique branded looks.
- Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality images.
Education
Associate Degree in Architecture - Architecture
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA05.2020
Associate Degree in Interior Design - Interior Design
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA05.2016
Interior Design
The Art Institute of Santa Ana, CA
Costa MesBachelor of Journalism - Graphic Design
Santa Maria University
VenezuelaSkills
- Project organization
- Process improvement
- Teamwork
- Due Diligence
- Public Speaking
- Budgeting
- Fundraising
- Market Strategy
- Consulting
Timeline
Interior Design Consultant
Plantes Hotel Renovation
02.2017 - 04.2020
Junior Designer
HFS Concepts 4
01.2015 - 12.2016
Board Member
Global United Foundation - Non Profit
06.2014 - Current
Associate Degree in Architecture - Architecture
Fullerton College
Associate Degree in Interior Design - Interior Design
Saddleback College
Interior Design
The Art Institute of Santa Ana, CA
Bachelor of Journalism - Graphic Design
Santa Maria University
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