Jaime R Barreto
502-363-1724
1318 arling ave
Louisville, KY 40215
United States
e-mail: fauxfin@yahoo.com
Summary
- Since 1968, I design,draw and render commercial/residential
spaces. As an extension of my rendering skills I do very realistic and also interpretive faux finishes.
I am user friendly and client oriented.
Skills
Client Contact
- Since 1972 interacted with company clients as designer in charge.
- No. 1 in sales during 2yr sales stint in New York-Loftcraft Corp.
- Have run freelance business for over since 1979.
Architectural/Interior Rendering
- Did renderings of own designs at OSF Ind., Canadian Store Fixtures, Busat Design Group and others in Canada.
- Interior renderings for Sherry Miller Interiors; Mona Whetmore, Designer, Interiors by JC Landa and others in New York City.
- Did 12-foot site rendering for Nova Investments project, Louisville
- Web Page shows some at http://www.freeyellow.com/members2/2trompe/page2.html
Faux Finishes
- Storefront faux marbled over pl. lam. surface @ Home Accents Store, KY
- 20'x12' bathroom in faux marble for Mrs Kinberger, Louisville, KY
- Exterior portico & column marbled for Mr & Mrs Dugan, Chicago, IL
- Producer/host/creator of Cable TV show PAINT TRIX, Louisville, Ky
Detail Drafting, Attention to Detail
- Detailing for Phil Sabo Construction, NY,NY, of custom cabinetry for NY residences.
- Supervised Detailmen at Canadian Store Fixtures, Toronto, Canada
- Designed & detailed the original WHALER'S WHARF RESTAURANT, Toronto, Canada. Hotels for Hilton(Canada), Nova-Park Gotham, NY.
Work Experience
Interior Designer, Commercial Interiors
1968 - 1977
- OSF Ind.-68-71- Designer of stores, restaurants,client's offices.
- Busat Design-71-72- Design of Airport Hilton and Whaler's Wharf, Toronto, Canada.
- Canadian Store Fixtures, Toronto-1972-77 (Lead designer by 1975): Stores, restaurants, etc..
Interior Designer, Sales & Freelance Years, New York, NY.
1977 - 1984
- Loftcraft Corp.-77-79 Designer-Salesman of wall units and designer furniture.
- Freelancer-79-84- Design, Drafting and Renderings for Ann Eisenhower Inc.
- Continuing: Design services for George Clarkson Interiors, Phil Sabo Construction & others
- Ed Benesch Interiors (EMB), Belmuth Design, Carol Franklin Assoc. & others.
Design, Renderings& Faux Finishes, Louisville, Ky.
1984 - Present
- Hannaman-Highfield, Inc. Building planning.
- Nolan & Nolan Architects, Louis & Henry Group, Kleier Architects -Renderings.
Garber & Garber & Vitok Engineers,- Renderings
- Nova Investments Inc, Don Corlett Imports, Sam Swope Dealership- clients for Graphic work.
- Renderings for- Marc Herbener, Developer; Transfiguration Church, Cathedral of Louisville, others.
Education
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, to 1968, 3-1/2 yrs. Architectural Design
Honors/Activities
Highest GPA in High school- 1964
Wrestling Champion- 1963- 64, Senior year
First Prize, Abstract Painting, KSF, 1987
Honorable Mention, PBS TV Art Auction, 1988, Louisville
Defensive Captain, Football Team - 1962-64
Hosted Cable T.V. Show "Paint Trix"- 1998- A paint demo show sponsored by Sherwin-Williams
My lifelong interest is drawing & painting thus I get into doing murals & faux finishes.