EXPERIENCE

 

 

2000-PRESENT

 

PATRICIA FIGUEREDO INTERIOR DESIGN, OWNER

PALM DESERT, CA.

 

 

2000

SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER

WHITNEY INTERIORS

INDIAN WELLS, CA.

 

1999

GOTHAM LIGHT & POWER, DESIGN ASSISTANT - OFFICE MANAGER

LOS ANGELES, CA.

Commercial design assistant, office manager and customer service representative. Handled all in house

accounting for this high profile lighting design firm. Cataloged and maintained lighting resource library.

 

1997-1999

CHAMBERS AND MURRAY, DESIGN ASSISTANT - OFFICE MANAGER

LOS ANGELES, CA.

Interior design associate and office manager, handled coordination, scheduling and follow up of all

installations and purchases for both interior and architectural projects. Highlights include orchestration of

promotional photographs and instillation of show at Orange County Museum Of Modern Art. In the

business office, oversaw the implementation and integration of accounts payable and receivable and

payroll systems for the firm.

 

1996

INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANT

NEW YORK, NEW YORK

 

1989-1995,

RESTAURANT LA TRAVIATA , OWNER

SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO

Responsible for all operational aspects of successful fine dining Italian restaurant. Recruited, trained and

supervised a staff of 26. Conceptualized strategies for advertising, public relations and promotional

programs which resulted in being voted best restaurant in Santa Fe by Travel And Leisure Magazine.

Assisted Proprietor/chef with developing and designing seasonal menu.

 

1987-1995

JUNIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER

KEN FIGUEREDO AND ASSOCIATES

SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO

Lead designer at firm recognized in Who's Who Of America for interior design. Firm acknowledged as

forerunner in traditional Santa Fe style design as well as innovators of modern straw bale construction.

Presented all design concepts to socially prominent clientele.

 

1984-1987

SHOWROOM MANAGER

J.F. CHEN ANTIQUES

LOS ANGELES, CA.

Operated fine trade antiques organization.

 

1981-1984

SHOWROOM MANAGER

KNOLL INTERNATIONAL

LOS ANGELES, CA

Oversaw furniture manufacturer’s regional showroom and office.