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Interior designer with an acquired range of knowledge in hospitality, commercial and residential projects located and executed in United States, Panama and the Caribbean. With my collaboration in these projects, I developed skills in design, space planning, project documentation and purchasing. My experience is extensive in custom design for FF&E, as well as, selections and specifications. I strive to be always thorough and solution oriented with the objective of continuing my passion of creating interior spaces that provide harmony between beauty and function.
EDUCATION / ACADEMIC HONORS
Florida International University, Miami, Florida
- Bachelor of Science – Interior Design, 1993
- Dean’s List 1991, 1992, 1993
Broward Community College, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Associate of Arts – Interior Design, 1991
Colegio Internacional Maria Inmaculada, Panama, Republic of Panama
- Degree in Science, Literature and Philosophy, 1987
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Judith Arango, Interior Designer
Santiago, Chile. October 2005 – Present
- Founded partner of Judith Arango, Ltda. Studio formed in 2009 under the slogan of “designed environments and objects for exceptional lifestyle”.
- Responsible for the Design Concept of hospitality projects in Florida and the Caribbean with International Design Concepts. Coordination with staff and CAD operators for presentations and documentation.
- Interior designer for high-end residential projects in Florida (5,000 – 20,000 sqft).
Santiago, Chile. October 2005 – February 2008
- Production services for T-Propongo magazine and Para Ti magazine. General production for ad campaings. Contributor for decor segment in Para Ti magazine.
Miami, Florida. January 2004 – October 2005
- Independent design consultant for projects in Florida and the Caribbean with International Design Concepts and RTKL Associates Inc.Founder partner of StudioCreativo. Design firm offering full design services for residential clientele.
RTKL Associates Inc./HSDG, Miami, Florida. October 2000 – December 2003
Leading multi-disciplinary firm, founded in 1946, with offices in North America, Europe and Asia.
Senior Designer
- Involved in hospitality and high-end residential projects with participation in all design phases, coordination and supervision begining with the design concept and finishing with the delivery of the projects.
- Execution of custom designs for area rugs, textiles, lighting and furniture. Also responsible for the coordination with the manufacturers providing these products.
- Coordination and supervision of purchase orders for furniture, lighting, art and accesories.
- Coordination with the architects and CAD operators in the development of the set of drawings and construction documents.
Howard Snoweiss Design Group, Miami, Florida. 1998 – October 2000
Design firm ranked in the “Top 100 Interior Design Giants” of United States.
Senior Designer
- Selected as a team member for the hospitality divison with clients as The Ritz Carlton Hotel and Mariott Hotel.
- In charge of the coordination with staff, manufacturers and contractors for the design development of the projects.
- Responsible for FF&E selections. Also the revision and approval of shop drawings for all custom designs.
Mallol & Mallol Arquitectos, Panama, Republic of Panama. 1995 – 1998
Architectural firm with more than 25 years of experiencie and considered among the most important firms of Panama and Central America.
Senior Designer
- Project Manager for City Club Panama with the responsability of supervision in the design implementation, job site progress, quality control, coordination with general contractor and sub-contractors. This project included the colaboration of Architect Antonio D’Andrea, located in Rome, Italy and with Club Corp corporate headquarters in Dallas, TX.
- Interior design and coordination of project with team members of the retail store Sears Panama. In charge of FF&E’s selections, purchase orders and fabrication coordination.
Howard Snoweiss Design Group, Miami, Florida. 1993 – 1995
Prestigious firm with clients of great renown in hospitality, corporate, cruise ships and residential
Junior Designer and Research Specialist
- In charge of the firm’s library and the research of new products in the design industry.
- Worked in hospitality and cruise ships projects in the design development phase and the production of specs books.
- Asistant to Howard Snoweiss, Firm Principal, in high-end residential projects.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE (Partial List)
- The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Amelia Island, Florida – Guestrooms, Suites, Guestroom Corridors, Club Level Lounge, Club Level Kid’s Room, Main Lobby, Lounge, Bar, Terrace, Corridors, y Café 4750.
- The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Key Biscayne, Florida
- Marriott Resort, Golf Club and Spa, Marco Island, Florida – Quinn’s Restaurant, y Lanai Suites.
- Jumby Bay – Rosewood Resort, Antigua, West Indies
- Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
- South Ocean Villas, Hastings Christ Church, Barbados – Guestrooms.
- Broken Sound Country Club, Boca Raton, Florida – Main Clubhouse, y Tennis and Fitness Building.
- Woodmont Country Club, Tamarac, Florida
- City Club Panama, Panamá, Republica de Panamá
- Sears Department Store, Panamá, Republica de Panamá
- The Ocean Club, Key Biscayne, Florida – Beach Club, Club Tower Three, Beach Cabana Model No. 316, Pool Cabana Models Nos. 754, 757, 759, 802 y 804, Ocean Tower One, Ocean Tower Two, y Lake Tower.
- Berkman Plaza, Jacksonville, Florida
- Brickell Key II, Brickell Key, Florida
- La Playa Residence, Coconut Grove, Florida
- Royal Caribbean International, Legend of the Seas
- Dr. Lores Office, Coral Gables, Florida
- Consultorios Paitilla 6th Floor Waiting Area, Panama City, Panama
- Dr. Corcione Lobby Office, Panama City, Panama
- Arjona Law Office, Panama City, Panama
- Rovito Residence, Sunny Isles, Florida
- Goldberg Residence, Coral Gables, Florida
- González Residence, Coral Gables, Florida
- Cohen Residence, Panamá, Republica de Panamá
- Hamoui Residence, Panamá, Republica de Panamá
- McGowen Residence, Panamá, Republica de Panamá
COURSES, CONVENTIONS AND SEMINARS
- HD Hospitality Design Expo and Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Hospitality Design Boutique Exposition and Conference, Miami Beach, Florida
- High Point International Home Furnishings Market, High Point, North Carolina
- Hospitality Design Show, Orlando, Florida
- NeoCon World’s Trade Fair, Miami, Florida
- Chicago Gift and Home Market, Chicago, Illinois
- New York International Gift Fair
- The Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market, Atlanta, Georgia
- Miami International Gift and Decorative Accessories Show, Miami, Florida
- Jury member for Design 6 of Florida International University, Miami, Florida
- Feng Shui Seminar, Miami, Florida 2001
