Interior Designer/Project Manager
Ruth Inoa-Wehrman ? Interior Designer ? Ringwood, NJ
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Highly creative and multi talented designer with extensive experience in the design and construction field; exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills, enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who promotes positive, creative environments. Team player, great with people and balancing responsibilities with deadlines. Ability to communicate design intent through various media. Skilled in client and vendor relations and negotiation. Accustomed to performing in deadline-driven environments reaching company and personal goals.
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
� The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, PA. Class 2015. BS in Interior Design
� The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, PA. Class 2011. Residential Planning Diploma
� Bergen Community College, Paramus, NJ Class 2002. Business Administration Certificate
� PUCMM, Dominican Republic. Class of 1985. 194 Architecture credits approved by ECE NYC
� NYC Licensed Home Improvement Sales Person #2028221-DC, since 2015
� Currently working on NCIDQ Certification (National Council for Interior Design Qualification)
CREATIVE EXPERIENCE
� Space assessment and planning, sketching, hand drafting/rendering, perspective drawing, hard board and digital board presentation. Furniture design, window, wall and flooring treatments; color theory application.
� Specialized on creating efficient, aesthetically pleasant and functional kitchen and bathroom layouts.
� Graphic Design: logos, flyers, business cards, marketing material, posters and brochures.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Interior Designer/CEO at RMW Design Group LLC. July 2017-Present. Interior Designer/Project Manager at Lowe�s Home Improvement, November 2011-August 2017 Lowe�s Chelsea NYC 2015-August 2017; Lowe�s East Rutherford, NJ 2013-2015; Lowe�s North Bergen, NJ 2011-2013
� Successfully manage, coordinate and install full rehab projects for foreclosures Fannie Mae homepath properties.
� Successfully manage and coordinate kitchen and bathroom projects from concept to completion for various clients.
� Work in collaboration with specialists such as kitchen/bath, plumbing, flooring, electric and millwork, project coordinators, general contractors and vendors to consistently meet deadlines and client�s needs.
� Proven record of 100K monthly revenue helping clients with their interior design projects in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and North Jersey.
Freelance Designer, June 2001-Present. Ringwood, NJ
� Successfully manage and coordinate projects from concept to completion for various clients including Lowe�s, Home Depot, Sears and Charter Home Alliance/Fannie Mae. Key Achievement: Consistently meet deadlines and client�s needs.
Professional Organizations:
� ASID (American Society for Interior Designers)
� IDS (Interior Design Society)
� NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association)
� AIA (American Institute of Architects)
SKILLS
Computer
� AutoCAD & 20-20 Technologies. Revit & Sketch Up
� Photoshop & Illustrator
� Microsoft Office Suite & Adobe Acrobat Professional.
Interpersonal
� Dynamic team player. Strong organizational and networking capabilities.
� Spanish bilingual. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
Technical
� FFE (Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment) specifications & ADA (American with Disability Act) codes.
� Ability to read & produce construction documents. Knowledge of building practices,
� CSI master format knowledge for material specifications. Hand drawing and sketching.
? Portfolio and references available upon request
Ruth Inoa-Wehrman ? Interior Designer ? Ringwood, NJ
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Highly creative and multi talented designer with extensive experience in the design and construction field; exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills, enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who promotes positive, creative environments. Team player, great with people and balancing responsibilities with deadlines. Ability to communicate design intent through various media. Skilled in client and vendor relations and negotiation. Accustomed to performing in deadline-driven environments reaching company and personal goals.
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
� The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, PA. Class 2015. BS in Interior Design
� The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, PA. Class 2011. Residential Planning Diploma
� Bergen Community College, Paramus, NJ Class 2002. Business Administration Certificate
� PUCMM, Dominican Republic. Class of 1985. 194 Architecture credits approved by ECE NYC
� NYC Licensed Home Improvement Sales Person #2028221-DC, since 2015
� Currently working on NCIDQ Certification (National Council for Interior Design Qualification)
CREATIVE EXPERIENCE
� Space assessment and planning, sketching, hand drafting/rendering, perspective drawing, hard board and digital board presentation. Furniture design, window, wall and flooring treatments; color theory application.
� Specialized on creating efficient, aesthetically pleasant and functional kitchen and bathroom layouts.
� Graphic Design: logos, flyers, business cards, marketing material, posters and brochures.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Interior Designer/CEO at RMW Design Group LLC. July 2017-Present. Interior Designer/Project Manager at Lowe�s Home Improvement, November 2011-August 2017 Lowe�s Chelsea NYC 2015-August 2017; Lowe�s East Rutherford, NJ 2013-2015; Lowe�s North Bergen, NJ 2011-2013
� Successfully manage, coordinate and install full rehab projects for foreclosures Fannie Mae homepath properties.
� Successfully manage and coordinate kitchen and bathroom projects from concept to completion for various clients.
� Work in collaboration with specialists such as kitchen/bath, plumbing, flooring, electric and millwork, project coordinators, general contractors and vendors to consistently meet deadlines and client�s needs.
� Proven record of 100K monthly revenue helping clients with their interior design projects in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and North Jersey.
Freelance Designer, June 2001-Present. Ringwood, NJ
� Successfully manage and coordinate projects from concept to completion for various clients including Lowe�s, Home Depot, Sears and Charter Home Alliance/Fannie Mae. Key Achievement: Consistently meet deadlines and client�s needs.
Professional Organizations:
� ASID (American Society for Interior Designers)
� IDS (Interior Design Society)
� NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association)
� AIA (American Institute of Architects)
SKILLS
Computer
� AutoCAD & 20-20 Technologies. Revit & Sketch Up
� Photoshop & Illustrator
� Microsoft Office Suite & Adobe Acrobat Professional.
Interpersonal
� Dynamic team player. Strong organizational and networking capabilities.
� Spanish bilingual. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
Technical
� FFE (Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment) specifications & ADA (American with Disability Act) codes.
� Ability to read & produce construction documents. Knowledge of building practices,
� CSI master format knowledge for material specifications. Hand drawing and sketching.
? Portfolio and references available upon request