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SYLVIA ELIZONDO                                                                                   RESUME

INTRODUCTION

Interior Designer with 20 years of experience in Residential, Commercial and Hospitality Design. 

Her work has been published in different media and  has authored several articles for newspapers and magazines about Interior Design and Feng Shui. 

She has served as a member of the Editorial Board and Consultant to the fashion and decoration editors of “El Norte” newspaper in her hometown Monterrey, Mexico. 

Professional member of IIDA, International Interior Design Association and Fellow Member of SMI-IFI, Sociedad Mexicana de Inerioristas.

She is a Certified Feng Shui Consultant by the FSIA, Feng Shui Institute of America. 

Among her various Interior Design related continuing education courses are those of Universal Energy. 

On December 2008 she was honored with the Design Excellence Award by SMI-IFI, Sociedad Mexicana de Interioristas for her experienced Interior Design practice in Mexico and the United States. 

She starts 2009 introducing an innovative way of doing Interior Design by combining it with different techniques such as Space Organizing, Practical Feng Shui, Sustainability or Green Design and Personal Empowerment as a way of creating solutions to actual challenges caused by the actual world situation. 

Her offices are located in Los Angeles, CA.

 

PROFILE

 

Experience:  20 years of practical design experience for both residential and commercial clients in Mexico and the United States.  

Recognized Expert: Authored articles on Interior Design and Feng Shui for Newspapers and Magazines.   Consultant to Fashion and Decoration editors of  El Norte” newspaper in Monterrey, Mexico. 

Honors: Design Excellence Award given by Sociedad Mexicana de Interioristas, SMI-IFI on December 2008 

Creative Skills:  Space Planning and Organizing, Custom Furniture Design, Feng Shui and Personal Empowerment Consulting. 

Administrative Skills:  Project Management and Supervision 

Communications & Interpersonal Skills: Bilingual Spanish-English. Highly personable; establish quick rapport with clients, colleagues, staff suppliers and members of the media. 

Computer Skills: Proficient with PC systems running Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel, Power  Point, Photodraw and Quicken applications.      Internet savvy. 

Extra curricular activities:  Conferences    

 

Publications:   

Reforma Newspaper “Entremuros”   Casa Palm Springs Project                    March 2007

Reforma Newspaper “Entremuros”   SDG Offices Project                         December 2006

Design 2000 Book, published by Casa & Estilo Internacional    Various Projects       2000

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Sylvia Elizondo Interior Design                                                               Los Angeles, CA

Owner / Senior Designer                                                                      2005 to Date

 

Arqvinteriores (Design Studio)                                      ________________Monterrey,  Mexico

Owner / Senior Designer                                                                      1997 –  2004

 

Creation of the Business.

Coordinate marketing, administration and customer service delivery for this design business with five employees. Determine client needs and tastes; prepare drawings and specifications for interior construction, architectural details furnishings, lighting, and finishes. Supervise construction and renovation work; coordinate colors and select furniture, floor coverings and curtains.

 

     Ensure excellence in customer service and achieve high levels of customer satisfaction.

     Optimize the positive environmental effects using Feng Shui principles.

     Maintain current knowledge of fashion trends and styles.

     Review catalogues and order samples and maintain relationships with quality suppliers.

     Hire, direct and supervise support staff.

     Annual participation in International Markets

 

 

Art Decor                                                                                               Monterrey,  Mexico

 Owner / Design Consultant                                                                             1989 – 1995

 

Creation of the business.   Sales of various decorative materials such as: carpets, wallcoverings, custom drapery, blinds, custom furniture, etc. and design consulting services

 

EDUCATION & TRAINING

 

Interior Design Graduate

    Arte, A.C. – Monterrey, Mexico (1980)

 

Certified Feng Shui Consultant (1997)

    Feng Shui Institute of America – Wabasso, Florida

 

Additional courses, training and professional development include:

 

Easy Steps to Successful Decorating (1996)                     Atlanta Decorative Arts Center

Starting a Decorating Business (1996)                             Atlanta Decorative Arts Center

Hands on Hues, Color Communication (1996)                   Atlanta Decorative Arts Center

Lighting by Design (1998)                                               NeoCon, Chicago

Design for the Future, Universal Design. (1998)                NeoCon, Chicago

Antiques (1998)                                                             NeoCon, Chicago

VIP Tour to Bayou Bend (1997)                                       Houston, TX

8avo. Viaje de Estudios (1999) IIDA                                Guadalajara, Mexico

Feng Shui (1997)                                                            Wabasso, Florida

UK Study Tour 2000, IIDA                                               London, England

Universal Energy Level  I & II                                           Monterrey, Mexico

Auto Cad                                                                        Monterrey, Mexico

 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

 

International Interior Design Association IIDA,   Professional Member

Sociedad Mexicana de Interioristas SMI-IFI  Fellow Member

 

 

VARIOUS PROJECTS

 

 

Casa Toussaint,                                                                                      Monterrey, Mexico

Valle de San Angel Project                                                                       Monterrey, Mexico

Misiones I & II Remodeling Projects                                                          Monterrey, Mexico

Casa Mendoza                                                                                        Monterrey, Mexico

IEMSA                                                                                                   Monterrey, Mexico

Grupo Krissfer-T                                                                                     Monterrey, Mexico

Candy.Gum,                                                                                          Monterrey, Mexico

Casa La Gloria                                                                                       Monterrey, Mexico

Manzanita House                                                                                    Palm Springs, CA

SDG Offices                                                                                           Palm Springs, CA

SDG Offices                                                                                           San Diego, CA

Hall Residence                                                                                       Sherman Oaks, CA

Hennessy House                                                                                     Hollywood Hills, CA

Casco Mc Call House                                                                               Hollywood, CA

Bartlett Condo                                                                                        San Diego, CA

Hillcrest Project                                                                                      Beverly Hills, CA

Famsa Inc.                                                                                            Phoenix, AZ

Famsa, Inc.                                                                                           Meza, AZ

Famsa Inc.                                                                                            Las Vegas, NV

Famsa Inc.                                                                                            Bedford Park, IL

Famsa Inc.                                                                                            Victorville, CA

Famsa Inc.                                                                                            Oakland, CA

Famsa Inc.                                                                                            Moreno Valley, CA

Famsa Inc                                                                                             Stockton, CA

Famsa Inc.                                                                                            Houston, TX

Famsa Inc                                                                                             Austin, TX

Famsa Inc.                                                                                            Chicago, IL

Famsa Inc.                                                                                            San Antonio, TX

Famsa Inc,                                                                                            Sacramento, CA

Linda Flora Project                                                                                 Bel Air, CA

SYLVIA ELIZONDO                                                                      CURRICULUM

INTRODUCCION 

Diseñadora de Interiores con 20 anos de experiencia en el área Residencial, Comercial y Hospitalario.

Sus proyectos han sido publicados en diferentes medios y ha colaborado escribiendo artículos sobre  Diseño de Interiores y Feng Shui para diferentes periódicos y revistas. 

Fue miembro del Consejo Editorial de la sección de moda y decoración del Periódico “El Norte” en su natal Monterrey, N.L. 

Miembro profesional de International Interior Design Association, IIDA y Fellow Member de la Sociedad Mexicana de Interioristas, SMI-IFI

Es consultora certificada de Feng Shui por el Feng Shui Institute of América FSIA.

Dentro de los cursos de educación continua que ha tomado se incluyen varios sobre  Energía Universal. 

En Diciembre del 2008 la Sociedad Mexicana de Interioristas la premio con el Design Excellence Award por su trayectoria en el Diseño de Interiores tanto en México como en Estados Unidos. 

Inicia el 2009 ofreciendo un servicio mas completo y adecuado a estos tiempos de grandes cambios  integrando  el Diseño de Interiores con la Organización de Espacios, el Feng Shui Practico, La Sustentabilidad o Green Design y el Fortalecimiento Personal,

Adaptándose así a la nueva situación económica mundial que esta afectado a millones de personas. 

Su oficina esta ubicada en la ciudad de Los Angeles, CA.



 

 

 

 

 

PERFIL

 

Experiencia:  20 años de experiencia en el Diseño de Interiores con Clientes Residenciales y Comerciales en México y Los Estados Unidos.  

Experiencia Reconocida:  Autora de varios artículos sobre Diseño de Interiores y Feng Shui para periódicos y revistas.  Ex-miembro del Consejo Editorial del Periódico “El Norte” (Monterrey, México) para la sección de Moda y decoración. 

Honores: Premio “Design Excellence Award” otorgado por la Sociedad Mexicana de Interioristas, SMI-IFI en Diciembre del 2008 por su trayectoria en el Diseño de Interiores. 

Habilidades Creativas: Planeacion y Organización de Espacios, Diseño de Muebles Especiales, Consultoria de Feng Shui y Fortalecimiento Personal. 

Habilidades Administrativas: Ejecución, Coordinación, Administración y Supervisión de Proyectos 

Habilidades de Comunicación: Dominio total del idioma ingles, Facilidad para el trato con Clientes, Colegas, Proveedores y Publicistas 

Habilidades Computacionales: Manejo de PC con aplicaciones de Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, Photodraw y Quicken 

Actividades Extracurriculares: Conferencias    

 

Publicaciones:   

Periódico Reforma  “Entre muros”      Proyecto Casa Palm Springs                        Marzo 2007

Periódico Reforma  “Entre muros”      Proyecto SDG Offices                                  Diciembre 2006

Libro Design 2000 publicado por Casa & Estilo Internacional    Varios Proyectos     2000

 

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EXPERIENCIA PROFESIONAL

 

Sylvia Elizondo / Interior Design                                                    Los Ángeles, California

Propietaria/ Diseñadora de Interiores                                                       2005 a la fecha

 

Arqvinteriores (Estudio de Diseño)                                                          Monterrey, México

 

Propietaria/ Diseñadora de Interiores                                                              1997 – 2004

 

Logro de excelencia en el servicio al cliente brindando altos niveles de satisfacción.

 

·          Creación de la empresa,  Dirección de Proyectos determinando las necesidades  y estilo personal de cada cliente,  preparación de planos y especificaciones de detalles arquitectónicos interiores así como iluminación, mobiliario, recubrimientos cortinas y accesorios

·          Optimización de efectos positivos en el medio ambiente utilizando los principios del Feng Shui.

·          Actualización continúa en el  reconocimiento de modas y estilos.

·          Visita periódica a mercados internacionales

·          Revisión de catálogos y muestras  seleccionando proveedores de calidad

·          Contratación, dirección y supervisión de equipo de trabajo

 

Art Decor                                                                                                 Monterrey, México

 

Propietaria / Consultora de Diseño                                                                        1989 – 1995

 

Creación de la empresa enfocada a la venta e instalación  de materiales tales como alfombras, persianas, telas, cortinas, etc. y asesoria en diseño de interiores.

EDUCACION 

Diseñadora de Interiores            1980       Arte, A.C.                                  Monterrey, México                 

Consultora de Feng Shui             1997       Feng Shui Institute of America     Florida.

 

 

CURSOS DE EDUCACION CONTINUA

 Easy Steps to Successful Decorating (1996)                      Atlanta Decorative Arts Center

Starting a Decorating Business (1996)                              Atlanta Decorative Arts Center

Hands on Hues, Color Communication (1996)                    Atlanta Decorative Arts Center

Lighting by Design (1998)                                               NeoCon, Chicago

Design for the Future, Universal Design. (1998)                 NeoCon, Chicago

Antiques (1998)                                                              NeoCon, Chicago

VIP Tour to Bayou Bend (1997)                                       Houston, TX

8avo. Viaje de Estudios (1999) IIDA                                México, D.F.

Feng Shui (1997)                                                           Wabasso, Florida

UK 2000, IIDA                                                               Londres, Inglaterra

Energía Universal  Nivel I y II                                          Monterrey, México

Auto CAD                                                                      Monterrey, México

 

 

 

AFILIACIONES PROFESIONALES

 

International Interior Design Association, IIDA (Profesional)

Sociedad Mexicana de Interioristas, SMI-IFI  (Miembro Honorario)

 

 

PROYECTOS REALIZADOS

 

Casa Toussaint,                                                                         Monterrey, México

Valle de San Angel Project                                                          Monterrey, Mexico

Misiones I & II Remodeling Projects                                             Monterrey, Mexico

Casa Mendoza                                                                            Monterrey, México

IEMSA                                                                                       Monterrey, México

Grupo Krissfer-T                                                                         Monterrey, México

Candy.Gum,                                                                               Monterrey, México

Casa La Gloria                                                                            Monterrey, México

Manzanita House                                                                         Palm Springs, CA

SDG Offices                                                                                Palm Springs, CA

SDG Offices                                                                                San Diego, CA

Hall Residence                                                                             Sherman Oaks, CA

Hennessy House                                                                          Hollywood Hills, CA

Casco Mc Call House                                                                   Hollywood, CA

Bartlett Condo                                                                            San Diego, CA

Hillcrest Project                                                                           Beverly Hills, CA

Famsa Inc.                                                                                 Phoenix, AZ

Famsa, Inc.                                                                                Meza, AZ

Famsa Inc.                                                                                 Las Vegas, NV

Famsa Inc.                                                                                 Bedford Park, IL

Famsa Inc.                                                                                  Victorville, CA

Famsa Inc.                                                                                  Oakland, CA

Famsa Inc.                                                                                   Moreno Valley, CA

Famsa Inc                                                                                    Stockton, CA

Famsa Inc.                                                                                   Houston, TX

Famsa Inc                                                                                    Austin, TX

Famsa Inc.                                                                                   Chicago, IL

Famsa Inc.                                                                                   San Antonio, TX

Famsa Inc,                                                                                   Sacramento, CA

Linda Flora Project                                                                        Bel Air, CA