Michael J. Damato is seeking an entry-level position in interior design. He has a bachelor's degree in finance and experience in interior design, hospitality, and real estate management. His career experience includes freelance work assisting a senior interior designer, owning an interior decor and property management firm, and managing marketing and public relations for luxury real estate developments.

1. MICHAEL J. DAMATO
308
Mott
Street,
Apt
2A
•
New
York
NY
10012
•
(516)
376-­‐7658
•
mikejdamato@gmail.com
Objective
My
aim
as
an
entry-­‐level
interior
designer
would
be
to
work
under
a
senior
designer
to
obtain
the
knowledge
necessary
to
become
a
savant
in
the
industry.
Education
and
Licensing
Bachelor
of
Science
in
Finance
The
University
of
Tampa
May
2010
• GPA
3.2:
Maintained
a
3.2
Finance
GPA
(3.0
overall
GPA)
while
working
25-­‐30
per
week
• Deans
Scholarship
recipient
Career
Experience
ANTHONY
COCHRAN
DESIGN
(Interior
Design
Firm)
New
York,
NY
Junior
Assistant,
Freelance
December
2012-­‐
January
2015
• Assist
Senior
Designer
to
develop
design
concepts,
schemes,
and
plans.
• Participate
in
research
and
selection
of
architectural
finishes,
interior
furnishings,
fabrics,
and
lighting.
• Maintain
and
organize
product,
material,
and
fabric
libraries.
• Assist
senior
designer
on
client
install
in
arranging
and
styling
the
completed
project.
• Placing
and
tracking
orders.
MJD
HOSPITALITY
GROUP
(Real
Estate
Hospitality
and
Interior
Décor
Firm)
New
York,
NY
Principal
November
2011-­‐
January
2015
• Perform
the
business
development
initiatives
needed
for
a
startup
company.
• Own
and
operate
a
bespoke
private
property
management
company
in
which
my
responsibilities
included
maintaining
the
home
and
lifestyle
of
several
international
dignitaries.
• Manage
all
features
of
business,
including
client
service,
sales,
buying,
accountings
and
employing
and
training.
• Meet
with
clients
and
determine
the
overall
design
scheme
and
projected
budgets.
• Procure
material
needed
and
hire
required
services,
project
specific.
• Collaborate
with
architects/contractors/AV
specialists
regarding
special
considerations
based
on
approved
plan.
• Develop
and
implement
an
install
schedule
with
vendors
and
service
providers.
• Manage
client
expectations
in
all
aspects
including
design,
budget,
and
scheduling.
• Collaborate
with
industry
leaders
in
hospitality,
interior
design,
real
estate,
and
insurance.
QUINTESSENTIALLY
ESTATES
(Real
Estate
Marketing,
Public
Relations,
&
Property
Management)
New
York,
NY
Managing
Director
June
2010-­‐November
2011
• Contracted
and
Managed
the
day
to
day
Management
of
Marketing
and
PR
Clients
including:
Ritz
Carlton
Residences,
Los
Angeles;
Aman
Resorts,
Brazil,
Calivegny
Island,
Grenada.
• Was
responsible
for
US
based
Marketing
Initiatives
for
developers
on
an
international
scale.
• Managed
the
day
to
day
property
referrals
from
International
offices
to
major
markets
within
US.
• Managed
and
oversaw
the
design
and
renovations
of
properties
in
New
York
and
Miami
for
Quintessentially
Elite
members.
• Catered
to
the
needs
of
high
net-­‐worth
Quintessentially
members
through
a
property
management
service
in
New
York,
and
Miami.
Technical
Skills
Creative:
All
Adobe
programs
including
Photoshop,
InDesign,
and
Illustrator.
Office:
MS
Office
Suite,
Quickbooks