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Amalia Montes

Amalia Montes

New York, NY, US

 

About 

Summa Cum Laude Interior Design graduate with intern and freelance consulting experience in both interior design and architecture seeking junior position. Experienced in concept development, space-planning, 3D Rendering and Project Manager; organized, creative, and hard-worker, with an interest in Sustainable design. Comfortable working in teams.  Excellent interpersonal skills.  Proficient in AutoCAD, Accurender, Photoshop, SketchUp, InDesign and Design Manager Pro.   Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Rosemoor Foundation, New York, NY, US, Interior Design Consultant

 Presently acting as the Assistant to Senior Designer for furniture procurement, phasing installation and move-in for a mix-use facility. Overseeing punch list and following up on all soft furnishings, accessories and dealer related products.
 Townhouse remodeling: developing concepts and space-planning, analyzing and complementing historical integrity of the original building; selecting furniture finishes and materials; sourcing client`s furniture; overseeing installation and final phase.
 Assisting in Visual Merchandise and Communication for retail design firm: creating and developing display solutions to meet branding and marketing strategy.

May 2010 - current
 

Selldorf Architects, New York, NY, US, Intern Interior Designer

 Supported the interior’s department by supervising and handling furnishings, sourcing finishes and materials, and executing other administrative tasks.
 On-site work; registered information, evaluated, and photographed. Organized and prepared digital and graphic material for client presentations.

Sep 2008 - Dec 2008
 

Education 

Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York, Bachelors, Interior Design

Bachelors in Fine Arts, Interior Design.
Minor in Art History

Dean s List Fall 2007 to the present

Aug 2007 - May 2011
 

Awards 

Membership Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, 1st Place

2011
 
2010
 

Glenn Boyle Rendering Award, 1st Place

2009
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills