Resume

Profile

With a professional background in both Interior Design and Industrial Design, my experience of over 10 years demonstrates a multifaceted approach to hospitality design. My drive for impactful work, from concept to execution, is motivated by the desire to create intentional and memorable experiences for guests with an efficient and collaborative approach that brings value to my clients.

Education

Pratt Institute

Master of Fine Arts, Interior Design
New York, 2018
Excellence in Academic Achievement

Bachelor of Arts, Industrial Design - Furniture Design focus
Bogotá, Colombia, 2012
Graduated with Honors

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Semester Exchange Program
Santiago de Chile, Chile, 2011

DUOC - Universidad Catolica de Chile

Accolades

Skills

Project Management / Client & Consultant Liaising /
Concept Development / FF&E & Finishes Specifications / Hospitality ADA Standards / Construction Documentation

Hospitality Design & Development

AutoCAD / Revit / Sketchup / Vray / Enscape
InDesign / Illustrator / Photoshop
Bluebeam / Procore / Microsoft Office

Software

Language

English / Spanish

Selected Experience

Founder
New York, November 2023 - Present

Mapa Mueller Design

Manager, Interior Design
New York, September 2023 - July 2024

Sr. Interior Designer & Project Manager
New York, September 2021 - August 2023

Scaling up the Interior Design team and expanding the company’s design capabilities, while leading and project managing the design and construction of both ground-up independent, and Life House branded boutique hotel projects from concept through opening.

  • Creating and delivering strong narratives for hotel concepts

  • Point-person for all internal and external project stakeholders

  • Leading design teams through all phases of the design and development of projects

Life House Hospitality

Sr. Interior Designer
New York City, October 2020 - August 2021

Interior Designer
New York City, May 2018 - October 2020

Leading luxury hospitality projects on all phases including concept, design development, FF&E and construction administration. Thoughtful concept and design development, thorough project execution, and relationship building with clients, consultants, and suppliers.

  • Crafting impactful conceptual design, renderings and presentations

  • Strong client interfacing and execution of high-stakes hospitality projects

  • Clients Include: Related Companies/Equinox Hotels, SBE Entertainment Group and Fairmont Hotels.

Rockwell Group

Interior Design Intern
New York City, January 2017 - July 2017

Assisting lead designers in all phases of project development: test fitting, concept, design documentation, product specification, and installation/staging.

  • Actively involved in the design adaptation of the brand standards for international market expansion into the Indian territory

WeWork

Custom FF&E & Millwork Designer
Bogota, Colombia, February 2014 - July 2015

Collaborating with the interior architecture team and overseeing the design and execution of custom unique furniture and millwork designs for various hospitality projects from ideation through installation.

  • Translating overarching interior design and architectural concepts into detailed and impactful millwork systems and bespoke furniture designs, suitable for hospitality standards

  • Working closely with stablished hospitality client’s development and operations teams in understanding and adhering to their brand standards and technical requirements

  • Clients Include: Marriott International, Wyndham Hotel Group and Holiday Inn

Cristina Uribe Arquitectos