Michelle Cortes

Interior Designer with 6+ years of experience creating residential, commercial, and exhibition spaces. I blend clean, thoughtful design with tech-savvy tools, delivering polished, on-time results while keeping collaboration and attention to detail at the heart of every project.

Interior Styling at V. STUDIO UNIT (2024-04 – 2025-06)

Directed interior design projects from concept through execution, delivering detailed drawings, 3D visualizations, material boards, and FF&E selection with sourcing. Oversaw client requirements, budgets, procurement, and on-site styling to ensure design intent and project standards were met.

Interior Services & Consultation at L. DEVELOPER (2023-04 – Present)

Delivered expert design consultation services, creating comprehensive project documentation with detailed drawings, high-quality 3D renderings, and curated FF&E specifications to bring client visions to life.

Interior Designer at Freelance (2018-01 – Present)

Led interior design projects from concept to construction, producing drawings, 3D views, material boards, FF&E selection, and sourcing. Managed client requirements, budgets, site coordination, and weekly progress reporting.

Interior Designer at C. STUDIO UNIT (2023-10 – 2024-02)

Led interior design projects from concept to construction, producing drawings, 3D views, material boards, FF&E selection, and sourcing. Managed client requirements, budgets, site coordination, and weekly progress reporting.

Interior Designer at CLEARSTORY EVENT SPACE (2024-04 – 2025-06)

Led interior design projects from concept to construction, producing drawings, 3D views, material boards, FF&E selection, and sourcing. Managed client requirements, budgets, site coordination, and weekly progress reporting.

CAD Team Lead at AURORA SOLAR, FTO (2021-11 – 2023-04)

Led and motivated a high-performing team of 10–15 designers by defining project strategies, assigning responsibilities, and driving timelines to successful completion. Oversaw daily operations, client and consultant coordination, performance reporting, quality assurance, training initiatives, and special projects, including new construction projects and process guideline development.

• CAD TEAM LEAD: November 2021 - April 2023
• NEW CONSTRUCTION LEAD: January 2022 - April 2023
• PERMIT PACK LEAD: December 2022 - April 2023
• HELIOSCOPE LEAD: February - April 2023

Interior Designer at C. OFFICE & RENTABLE SPACE (2022-10 – 2023-08)

Led interior design projects from concept to construction, producing drawings, 3D views, material boards, FF&E selection, and sourcing. Managed client requirements, budgets, site coordination, and weekly progress reporting.

Senior Interior Designer at TWINE INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO (2019-02 – 2021-11)

Led interior design projects from concept through construction documentation, producing drawings, 3D views, and material boards. Managed space planning, material and FF&E selection, client budgets, site coordination, and weekly progress reporting while maintaining strong client and team relationships.

Interior Designer at SOUL COFFEE EXTENSION (2021-08 – 2022-02)

Led interior design projects from concept to construction, producing drawings, 3D views, material boards, FF&E selection, and sourcing. Managed client requirements, budgets, site coordination, and weekly progress reporting.

Interior Designer at P. RESIDENCE (2021-05 – 2022-05)

Led interior design projects from concept to construction, producing drawings, 3D views, material boards, FF&E selection, and sourcing. Managed client requirements, budgets, site coordination, and weekly progress reporting.

Interior Designer at SOUL COFFEE (2020-10 – 2021-04)

Led interior design projects from concept to construction, producing drawings, 3D views, material boards, FF&E selection, and sourcing. Managed client requirements, budgets, site coordination, and weekly progress reporting.

Interior Designer at G. CLINIC ILOILO DOCTOR'S HOSPITAL (2020-10 – 2020-12)

Led interior design projects from concept to construction, producing drawings, 3D views, material boards, FF&E selection, and sourcing. Managed client requirements, budgets, site coordination, and weekly progress reporting.

Practicum at LIVING INNOVATIONS DESIGN UNLIMITED INC. (2017-04 – 2017-06)

Designed and developed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspectives, and material boards to support design review and client presentations. Created space planning concepts, color palettes, and material selections while adhering to quality standards to minimize errors and ensure client satisfaction, consistently meeting weekly goals and producing status reports.

Interior Designer at L. DINING ROOM RENOVATION (2018-01 – 2018-01)

Led interior design projects from concept to construction, producing drawings, 3D views, material boards, FF&E selection, and sourcing. Managed client requirements, budgets, site coordination, and weekly progress reporting.

Interior Designer at H. MAUSOLEUM RENOVATION (2018-03 – 2018-04)

Led interior design projects from concept to construction, producing drawings, 3D views, material boards, FF&E selection, and sourcing. Managed client requirements, budgets, site coordination, and weekly progress reporting.

B.A. in Interior Design – University of San Agustin (2012-01 – 2018-01)

Secondary – SUN YAT SEN High School (2009-01 – 2012-01)

Secondary – Colegio de San Jose (2008-01 – 2009-01)

Primary – St. Joseph School Iloilo Inc. (2002-01 – 2008-01)