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Over fifteen years of experience in architectural design with a focus on retail, space planning and brand identity concepts in the cosmetics industry.
Strength in collaborating with brand executives, global and regional teams, consultants and manufacturers.
EXPERIENCE
M.A.C COSMETICS - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL STORE DESIGN
NEW YORK, NY. 07.2012 - PRESENT (7 years)
Oversee the creation of Store Design guidelines and standards for global execution and rollout.
Responsible for leading and mentoring team working on project designs and details for MAC cosmetics retail concepts globally.
Work closely with regional design teams, architects, contractors, and external agencies to ensure the brand’s designs are implemented following the
highest standards of quality and best practices.
Develop one of a kind retail spaces and visual merchandising solutions for specific market needs in collaboration with VM and Industrial design teams.
Responsible for guiding design and coordination of high profile projects ranging from Regional Flagships to bespoke concept stores in Travel Retail, North
America, Latin America, and UK markets.
M.A.C COSMETICS - DESIGNER, CONSULTANT
NEW YORK, NY. 06.2009 - 07.2012 (3 years)
Freelance designer involved in conceptual design, schematic drawings and coordination of construction documents with global markets.
AVEDA, BOBBI BROWN AND ESTEE LAUDER - DESIGNER, CONSULTANT.
NEW YORK, NY. 11.2010 - 09.2011 (1 year)
Supported team in creating new store retail concept for Aveda’s Travel Retail and Partner environments.
Assisted store design teams on schematic drawings of ongoing projects for Bobbi Brown and Estee Lauder.
JANSON GOLDSTEIN, LLP. - PROJECT MANAGER
NEW YORK, NY. 07.2004 - 11.2007 (3 years)
Project Manager.
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND STUDIO CRITIC
BARCELONA, SPAIN. 02.2004 - 05.2004 (1 Semester)
DAVID GUTHRIE STUDIO/ WORKSHOP - DESIGNER
HOUSTON, TX . 09.2002 - 02.2004 (2 years)
EDUCATION
MASTERS OF ARCHITECTURE. Spring 2002
Catholic University of America. Washington, DC.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE. Spring 2001
Catholic University of America. Washington, DC.
AWARDS
WINNER CLIO AWARDS FASHION & BEAUTY 2015. Visual Merchandising and display.
MAC Cosmetics Lipsticks Kiosk.
SHORTLISTED CLIO AWARDS FASHION & BEAUTY 2016. Store Design. MAC Cosmetics Northstar Mall
THESIS PRIZE. CUA FRIENDS OF ARCHITECTURE. Excellence in design and building/ materials. 2002
ACTIVITIES
CASACOR PANAMA 2008. Design build volunteer exhibition. Panama City, Panama.
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