Diego Correa
London
Summary
Versatile professional with expertise in home staging, creative vision, and curatorial know-how, complemented by a strong understanding of historical styles and spatial awareness. Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite, with a proven ability to develop floor plans and execute art displays that align with client needs. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, aesthetic sensitivity, and initiative-taking in project management and financial reporting. Skilled in accurate client communication and consultation, delivering tailored solutions that enhance spaces while maintaining functionality. Career focus includes leveraging design expertise to create impactful environments that blend artistry with practicality.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Interior Designer
Self employee
London
2012.08 - Current
- Development of projects from concept to completion
- Created mood boards to communicate design concepts effectively.
- Sourced materials, maximising project effectiveness whilst minimising costs.
- In some cases, as per the clients' request, I specified and sourced art for them.
- When requested, I acted as project manager, making sure the builder respected the design, delivered the right quality in the time specified and within the allocated budget.
Senior Interior Designer
Increation
London
2010.04 - 2012.07
- Collaborated with team members to foster creativity whilst ensuring quality delivery in projects.
- Created mood boards effectively communicating the envisioned design concept to clients.
- Organised resources effectively, resulting in timely project completion without compromising on quality.
- Site visits to ensure works were being carried out to the right standard by builders and contractors.
Design Services
Free lance
Caracas and Bogota
2004.01 - 2008.11
- Delivering projects in interior design and interior architecture from the concept phase to completion
- Producing calendars and objects for companies using art and photography
- Curating art exhibitions
- Acting as producer for the artist Jimmy Amaral in Bogota
- Design of bespoke furniture
Studio Manager
Ali Cordero Casal
Caracas
2003.03 - 2004.07
- Recording art collection (around 2500 pieces)
- Producing art pieces conceived by Ali Cordero Casal
- Coordinating production catalogues, books created in the studio
- Liaison with conservation specialists.
Director
Sacro Museum, gallery
Caracas
1996.01 - 2000.08
- Preparing the program of exhibitions: Curating and deciding on their display
- Creating marketing strategies: relation with the media and publications.
- Coordination of production catalogues
- Managing sales in the gallery, receiving personalities.
Operations and Sales Manager
Design Center
Caracas
1992.10 - 1995.08
- Managed key accounts, resulting in consistent revenue generation.
- Streamlined sales processes to enhance team productivity.
- Achieved increased customer satisfaction by implementing sales strategies.
- Coordination of art exhibitions as part of the offering of products
- Coordination Installation team.
- Liaison with marketing and advertising companies.
- Liaison with suppliers and manufacturers.
Education
Architect - Architecture
Universidad Central de Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela 1984.09 - 1992.07
Skills
- Home staging proficiency
- Creative vision
- Knowledge of historical styles
- Floor plan development
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Project Management
- Financial reporting
- Attention to Detail
- Aesthetic sensitivity
- Initiative taking
- Client consultation
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Spatial awareness
- Accurate, to-the-point communication with clients
- Curatorial know-how
- Display of art
Affiliations
- _Art, theatre and Movies.
- _City Walks
- _Traveling
Accomplishments
_Project won by contest for the data processing centre at the direction of the UCV.Caracas, 1990. Venezuela.
_Shortlisted Retail Project SBID Awards 2018
_Shortlisted Best Apartment under 1M SBID Awards 2019
_Award Architecture Retail German Design Award 2020
_Special Mention Architecture Interiors German Design Award 2021
_Shortlisted Residential Project SBID Awards 2023
_Shortlisted Residential Project SBID Awards 2024
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
French
Elementary
Timeline
Interior Designer
Self employee
2012.08 - Current
Senior Interior Designer
Increation
2010.04 - 2012.07
Design Services
Free lance
2004.01 - 2008.11
Studio Manager
Ali Cordero Casal
2003.03 - 2004.07
Director
Sacro Museum, gallery
1996.01 - 2000.08
Operations and Sales Manager
Design Center
1992.10 - 1995.08
Architect - Architecture
Universidad Central de Venezuela
1984.09 - 1992.07