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Dear Sir/Madame,

My name is Victor H. Lucha and I am a visual merchandise specialist. I am also a freelance interior decorator specializing in wedding planning, special event/holiday decoration and floral design. I have over 14 years professional experience working in department stores and boutiques. Since 2001 I have been building a career in visual merchandise design in the U.S., drawing on my years of experience in Central and South America. I have worked with culturally diverse groups and it is my character to be team-oriented. Of course, I am quite happy to express my personal creative style when given the opportunity.

I am available for interviews. My references and protofolio are available for review.

Sincerely,

Victor H. Lucha
tel. 1-347-782-2305
io62@hotmail.com

VICTOR H. LUCHA

io62@hotmail.com
1-347-782-2305

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Visual Merchandising
Interior Decoration
Window and Interior Display
Coordination of special in-house events according to the season and holiday
Seasonal Floral Design (Natural and Silk)
Residential and Boutique Interior Decoration

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

2006 - 2009

Raymour and Flanigan Furniture
Westchester Cty, N.Y.

Interior Designer/Visual Merchandiser
Part of management team for $30M+/yr store.
Responsible for the visual presentation of the showrooms -
Traditional, Transitional and Contemporary. Selection, ordering and display of furniture and accessories. Customer assistance for personal decor planning.
Responsible for ordering and displaying extensive variety of accessories with $120K+ budget.

2003 - 2005

Nordstrom\'s Department Store
Roosevelt Field, L.I., N.Y.
White Plains, N.Y.

Visual Merchandiser
At this high-end retail company - followed corporate lines for visual display of windows and interiors and coutour events. In charge of the visual display side of launching cosmetics, perfumes, and jewelry.

2003
Bloomingdale\'s, Nordstrom\'s, Macy\'s
Garden City, N.Y.
Fragrance Model: Yves Saint Laurent, Gucci

2002 - 2003

Macy\'s
Manhasset, N.Y.
Fragrance Model: Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani

1988 - 1997

Schwartz Department Stores
San Salvador, El Salvador

Visual Merchandiser
In charge of windows and interiors for 3 stores in 3 upscale malls. Planned and team-executed monthly, seasonal and promotional storewide and private events. Supervised 8 assistants.

FREELANCE EXPERIENCE:

2003 - Present

Westchester, New York City, Long Island, N.Y.
Residential Interior and Floral Decoration (Holiday and Special
events)

1989-2001

Ralph Lauren Boutique
Tommy Hillfiger Boutique
Caprisa Boutique

Visual Merchandiser in charge of windows and interior display of \"collections\" - seasonal and holiday - throughout C. and S. America

EDUCATION :

Continuing Education Courses: Silk and Natural flower design, wedding planning
Jose Matias Delgado University
San Salvador, El Salvador
Visual Design, Interior Display and Decoration
Colegio Nuevo Liceo Centro Americano
San Salvador, El Salvador