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About
Currently :: Head of Store Design & Visual Merchandising for Perfums Christian Dior, LATAM ::
A highly talented, creative problem solver and design leader that promotes dynamic, creative and environmentally conscious thought.
Over 20 years experience in Retail, Hospitality and Residential Design from Canada, Australia and the United States.
Enjoy travel, collaborating with dynamic talents, working hard and having fun in the process. -
Education
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Bachelor of Interior Design Interior DesignRyerson University1998 - 2002
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Experience
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Regional Merchandising Manager, LATAMMiami, FLOct 2015 - Present (9 years 2 months)- Head of Regional Retail Store Design & Visual Merchandising for Latin America & Caribbean
- Project & Budget Management
- Procurement, Purchasing & Space Negotiation
- Regional Team Coaching & Management
- Guideline Adaptation & Creative Direction -
Regional Merchandiser, LATAMMiami, FLJan 2014 - Oct 2015 (1 year 9 months)- Retail Store Design
- Project Management
- Procurement & Purchasing
- Regional Team & Supplier Coaching
- CAD -
Store DesignerMiami, FLMay 2010 - Jan 2014 (3 years 8 months)- Retail Store Design + Planning for Estee Lauder | Tom Ford Beauty
- Project Management
- Corporate Event Planning
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Design PrincipalGRAY PEREZ DESIGN GROUPFort Lauderdale, FLJan 2009 - Dec 2010 (1 year 11 months)- Business Development + Marketing
- Sustainable Design | Project + Budget Management | Procurement -
Design DirectorMiami Beach, FLJan 2007 - Dec 2008 (1 year 11 months)- FF+E Budget Management
- Procurement
- Project Management
- Space Planning + CAD
- Green Team Leader + Researcher + Implementer of Sustainable Design Practices -
Interior DesignerWORLDWARESan Francisco, CADec 2005 - Jan 2007 (1 year 1 month)- Residential Interior Design + Project Management
- Procurement
- FF + E Budget Management
- Billing | Administration
- CAD -
Interior Staging + DesignKEN FULK DESIGNSan Francisco, CADec 2003 - Dec 2005 (2 years)- Residential Interior Styling + Space Planning
- Sourcing | Material Selection -
Furniture Designer (Contract)BIG PAGODA COMPANYSan Francisco, CADec 2003 - Aug 2004 (8 months)- Conceptual Furniture Design + Construction
- Web Design + Marketing
- CAD -
Designer | Product Administrator (Contract)Berkeley, CAMar 2003 - Dec 2003 (9 months)- Residential Design
- Space Planning + Material Sourcing
- Product Management
- Client Services + Sales -
Junior Interior DesignerBWH DESIGN STUDIOToronto, CanadaMay 2002 - Jan 2003 (8 months)- Hospitality | Entertainment Design
- CAD Drawings | Renderings | Model Building -
Assistant Showroom Manager & Design ConsultantMA ZONE HOME DECORToronto, CanadaApr 2000 - May 2002 (2 years 1 month)- Design Consulting | Administrative Assistant
- Merchandising | Product Management | Sales -
Interior Design InternToronto, CanadaJan 1997 - Jul 1997 (6 months)- Residential Space Planning | Furniture Design
- Furniture Store Manager | Merchandising | Window Displays
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Awards
2021 A2E Business Fundamentals | McKinsey & Company | USA
2017 LVMH Facilitative Leadership Training Certificate | San Francisco
2017 LVMH Project Management Training Certificate | New York
2016 LVMH Negotiation Skills Training Certificate | San Francisco
2012 AutoCAD Advanced Training Course Certification | Miami
2010 Hazardous Material Training Certificate | Miami
2008 Guest Panelist at Green Lodging Luncheon | Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Sustainable Living Council | Miami
2001 Interior Design Exchange Scholarship | University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) | Sydney
1998 Outstanding Academic Performance Entrance Scholarship | Ryerson University School of Interior Design | Toronto -
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@briggskyle, member since 2003
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