Glenda Cortes

• Managed the design and development of commercial and residential projects.
• Provided support to the design project’s lifecycle including client meetings, consultations, presentations, site visits, design development, and installations.
• Produced brand appropriate presentations to communicate the design concept, including space planning and product selections.
• Measured and drew assigned projects including functional programming, space planning, furniture, finishes, and equipment.
• Sourced materials including fabrics, wall coverings, lighting, artwork, and interior finishes.
• Designed and QC of custom fabrications, to include the coordination of consultants and installers.
• Maintained project schedule and monitored progress with adherence to assigned deadlines and budgets.

• Served as a design assistant supporting the lead designer for a licensed, award winning interior design and purchasing firm, specializing in hospitality design with an emphasis on hotels and timeshares.
• Provided support to the lead designer during the design process.
• Assisted the lead designer in the creation of presentations, drawings, floor plans, space planning and furniture layout.
• Helped in the creation of mood boards
• Supported the lead designer with the selection and ordering of furniture, lighting, artwork, fabrics, and interior finishes.

• Served as a lead design associate working on multiple in-state and out-of-state model home merchandising projects.
• Planned, designed, and consulted on various aspects of interior spaces including layouts, planning of furnishings, fixtures, cabinetry, lighting and finishes.
• Coordinated with entire project team on furniture space plans, specifications, material selections and presentations.
• Developed design concepts based on project’s location and demographics requirements.
• Created and developed visual presentations that included furniture, fixtures, artwork and accessories, to communicate the intended design concept.
• Created specifications to coordinate design selections and reselections with the purchasing team for procurement purposes.
• Managed project’s budget and completion deadlines.
• Coordinated and supervised installations to ensure efficiency and quality with minimal punch-out rate results.