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Karen Ramos

@karenramos1

I’m an architect and interior designer delivering hospitality, retail, and residential projects from concept to construction.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a team where I can lead end-to-end architectural and interior design work—balancing aesthetics and budget—while coordinating permits, documentation, and on-site construction progress with strong partners.

I’m an Architect & Interior Designer with 5+ years of experience delivering residential, hospitality, retail, and commercial projects across the United States and Latin America. I focus on sophisticated, functional environments that balance aesthetics, budget, and execution.

I lead projects from concept development through construction administration—handling architectural design, interior design, space planning, and permit coordination. I produce construction documentation, technical detailing, and permit packages while coordinating clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors across all phases.

I also drive project delivery through budgeting, schedules, material specifications, and procurement strategies, plus photorealistic 3D visualization for client presentations and proposals. From FF&E selection to custom millwork design and finish specifications, I conduct site visits and collaborate with construction teams to resolve design and execution challenges.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance Architect & Interior Designer

Current

Freelance

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Lead residential, hospitality, retail, and commercial design projects from concept through construction completion. Produce architectural drawings, permit packages, coordinate vendors/clients, and deliver photorealistic 3D visualizations and FF&E selections.

Architectural Design Interior Design Project Management Space Planning Construction Documentation Permit Coordination Scheduling Procurement Strategy 3D Visualization Client Presentations Design Proposals FF&E Coordination Construction Administration

Graduate Assistant – Architecture

La Salle Ramon Llull University

Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years)

Supported academic and administrative operations within an Architecture Master’s Program. Coordinated communications, assisted with student onboarding, and helped organize lectures, presentations, and program activities.

Academic Administration Onboarding Program Coordination

Architectural Designer

Independent Projects

Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years)

Developed architectural and interior design solutions for residential and commercial clients. Produced construction and permit drawings, created design presentations and renderings, and assisted with project coordination and construction administration.

Architectural Design Interior Design Permits Project Coordination Construction Administration Rendering Autocad Revit SketchUp

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

La Salle Ramon Llull University

Master's Degree in Integrated Construction Management, Integrated Construction Management

2021 - 2023

Earned a Master’s Degree in Integrated Construction Management through La Salle Ramon Llull University. Served as a Graduate Assistant in the Architecture Master’s Program during the same period.