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LUIS SIFUENTES

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Creative interior designer with a background in lighting design and space
planning. Proven success in residential design projects. Experienced working
Potomac, Maryland internationally. Fluent in both English and Spanish. Winner of best project at
Interior Design Student Show.

WORK EXPERIENCE
La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries
SOFTWARE SKILLS Design Associate / Rockville, Maryland / November 2015- Current Position

• AutoDesk Revit
• AutoDesk AutoCAD
• Google Sketchup
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Microsoft Office Suite
INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE
• Building codes
• Health care codes
• ADA codes
• Construction documents
• Leadership in energy &
environmental design (LEED)
• Styles and trends
• Color theory
• Designed and created comfortable and functional layouts based on clients’
lifestyle and budget
• Presented customized room designs at home consultations
• Developed a customized portfolio for lead designer, including before and
after pictures, floor plans, furniture products, of each customer
• Lead design related functions in the store
Independent Home Design
Personal Designer / Chevy Chase, Maryland / March 2018-May 2018
• Worked closely with client to understand their needs and expectations
• Developed a full site analysis including measuring, code requirements,
permit requirements, and spatial planning
• Developed 3D drawings, plans and sketches for client
• Presented client with materials and finishes that would suit project
• Contacted contractors and structural engineers to compare costs of
project
Interiors by Erik R. Galiana, Inc.
Intern / New York City / April 2017-September 2017
• Produced floor plans on Revit and AutoCAD
• Created look book catalogs for client presentation
• Coordinated client orders and deliveries
• Lead site surveys and installations
• Developed a time sheet for contractors, furniture movers, and cleaning
services
• Corresponded with venders for product/price inquires
• Organized and maintained client binders
• Sourced and priced products on spreadsheets
• Corresponded with venders for product/price inquires

PERSONAL SKILLS
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Highly creative and imaginative
• Verbal communication
• Building client relations
• Budgeting and timeline
management
• Problem solving skills
• Strong computer skills
• Spatial awareness
EDUCATION
Marymount University- Arlington, VA
Master of arts in Interior Design
2017 – 2018
Marywood University- Scranton, PA
BFA degree in Interior Architecture
2011 – 2015
REFERENCES
Sharon Wilkes
Independent Design Client
917.826.4811
sharonrimawilkes@gmail.com
Erik Galiana
Manager and founder
Interiors By Erik Galiana
917.797.4159
erik@erikgaliana.com
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WORK EXPERIENCE
GL Constructions S.A.C (Commercial Design)
Intern / Lima, Peru / May 2016-Auguest 2016
• Supervised installation of drywall, lighting and HVAC systems
• Reviewed AutoCad floor plans for errors in design, mechanical, electrical,
and plumbing layouts
• Designed strategic organizational plan to ensure timely and efficient
completion of projects
• Developed organizational plan for furniture, ensuring items were placed in
appropriate spaces
• Ensured that all ADA and restaurant code requirements were met
Independent Home Design
Personal Designer / Duck, North Carolina / July 2015- September 2015
• Produced sketches and drawings based on client needs
• Presented client with different kitchen design layouts, included finishes,
materials and functional use of the space
• Prepared final floor plan with dimensions, finishes, and materials for
contractors
• Produced a spread sheet, highlighting types of materials, finishes
appliances, and cabinetry required to execute the design
• Managed deliveries and construction process
• Regularly commutated with contractor
Colegio de Ingenieros
Internship / Lima, Peru / June 2014- August 2014
• Rendered lighting designs on Revit
• Developed strategies to improve light design in both interior and exterior
spaces
• Created lighting plans that included type of light used, color of light, and
number of light fixtures required
• Produced light fixture schedules, lighting control specifications
• Analyzed and selected light sources to meet appropriate needs for space
• Designed various lighting layouts and specifications for all lighting fixtures