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Luis Cardonne

Luis Cardonne

Sunnyside, NY, US

 

About 

Luis Cardonne
400 Julia Street, Titusville, FL  32796  •  347-738-5147  •  cassonehs@aol.com

Objective
An experienced Interior Designer, with over 14 years of experience in the industry, looking for a  position in an established organization. I will be a great asset to a company that is willing to take advantage of my artistic approach and skills in designing, guiding and managing the portfolio of new and existing clients by improving the appearance of their work or home environment.

Experience
2004 to 2012                                    Cassone Home Style                                   Orlando/Titusville, FL
Owner/President
 - Responsible for an approximate USD$1.1 million inventory of purchased furnishings, art work, design accessories, window treatments for store retailing including USD$800K in customers’ projects
 - Determined the overall budget, architectural preferences and purpose of the design
 - Planned the interior environment of the homes or offices and determined the factors affecting the planning
 - Supervised projects from design concept through completion of installation
 - Guided the clients  on space planning, layout design, color coordination and FF&E
 - Delivered the design ideas in drawings and sketches
 - Developing solutions to design problems
 - Designed creative solutions and alternative for windows
 - Evaluated the material requirements and presented the design to the client for their approval
 - Hired and managed subcontractors and supervised the projects from start to completion

1998 to 2004                                   Alice Miller Interiors                                                 Casselberry, FL
Interiror Designer/Sales
 - Designed and installed model homes for home builders
 - Guided new buyers for color coordination and FF&E
 - Guided clients on kitchens & bathrooms material selection
 - Purchased furnishings, art works, design accessories for store retail and customers
 - Designed the store showcases according to seasons
 - Designed creative solutions and alternative for windows 

1988 to 1998                                 Rodriguez & Del Valle, Inc.                                        San Juan, PR
Mechanical & Civil Engineer
 - Held the position of Project Manager & Chief Estimator
 - Prepared project’s estimates for bidding of private and governmental corporations of approximately USD$2 million up to USD$50 million

Education
1996 – 1998                                          Liceo de Arte y Tecnología                                San Juan, PR
Interior Design Diploma
- First prize award for the Interior Design Department logo creation
- High Honor
1989 – 1992                                   Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico                    San Juan, PR
Civil Engineer
- Completed 155 credits.
1982 – 1987                                          Universidad de Puerto Rico                              Mayaguez, PR
Mechanical Engineer
 - Minor Mathematics

Skills
 - Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Words and Power Point
 - Home Designer Interiors, Punch Pro-Platinum
 - AutoCAD

Languages
English & Spanish
 



 
 

 


 

Employment 

Cassone Home Style, Titusville, FL, US, Owner / President

Owner/President
Responsible for an approximate USD$1.1 million inventory of purchased furnishings, art work, design accessories, window treatments for store retailing including USD$800K in customers’ projects
Determined the overall budget, architectural preferences and purpose of the design
Planned the interior environment of the homes or offices and determined the factors affecting the planning
Supervised projects from design concept through completion of installation
Guided the clients on space planning, layout design, color coordination and FF&E
Delivered the design ideas in drawings and sketches
Developing solutions to design problems
Designed creative solutions and alternative for windows
Evaluated the material requirements and presented the design to the client for their approval
Hired and managed subcontractors and supervised the projects from start to completion

Jan 2004 - Aug 2012
 

Alice Miller Interior, Casselberry, FL, US, Interior designer

Interior Designer/Sales
Designed and installed model homes for home builders
Guided new buyers for color coordination and FF&E
Guided clients on kitchens & bathrooms material selection
Purchased furnishings, art works, design accessories for store retail and customers
Designed the store showcases according to seasons
Designed creative solutions and alternative for windows

May 1998 - Dec 2003
 

Rodriguez & Del Valle Inc., San Juan, PR, US, Mechanical & Civil Engineer

Held the position of Project Manager & Chief Estimator
Prepared project estimates for bidding of private and governmental corporations of approximately USD$2 million up to USD$50 million

Aug 1988 - Dec 1998
 

Education 

Liceo de Arte y Tecnologia, San Juan, PR, Interior Design

Interior Design Diploma
•First prize award for the Interior Design Department logo creation
•High Honor

Aug 1996 - Nov 1998
 

University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, PR, US, Bachelors, Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Aug 1982 - May 1997
 

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (PUPR), San Juan, PR, Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer
Completed 155 credits

Aug 1989 - May 1992
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills