Hello, I’m Ana Carolina de L. Prearo Butrico, an architect and interior designer based in São Paulo with extensive international exposure in Brazil, the United States, and Italy. I earned an MBA in Business Management from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV), a postgraduate degree in Public Management from Unyleya, and a Bachelor’s in Architecture and Urbanism from Mackenzie University. I spent two years in Italy pursuing postgraduate studies in Furniture Design at IED and Visual Merchandising, which broadened my perspective on design, retail, and space aesthetics. Fluent in English and Italian, I bring a blend of creativity, practicality, and client-focused collaboration to every project. I have deep experience in interior architecture and sales, delivering projects that balance beauty with functionality and deadlines. I’ve led international projects, managed client relationships, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to elevate clients’ quality of life through well-crafted spaces.

Ana Carolina de L. Prearo Butrico

Hello, I’m Ana Carolina de L. Prearo Butrico, an architect and interior designer based in São Paulo with extensive international exposure in Brazil, the United States, and Italy. I earned an MBA in Business Management from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV), a postgraduate degree in Public Management from Unyleya, and a Bachelor’s in Architecture and Urbanism from Mackenzie University. I spent two years in Italy pursuing postgraduate studies in Furniture Design at IED and Visual Merchandising, which broadened my perspective on design, retail, and space aesthetics. Fluent in English and Italian, I bring a blend of creativity, practicality, and client-focused collaboration to every project. I have deep experience in interior architecture and sales, delivering projects that balance beauty with functionality and deadlines. I’ve led international projects, managed client relationships, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to elevate clients’ quality of life through well-crafted spaces.

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Hello, I’m Ana Carolina de L. Prearo Butrico, an architect and interior designer based in São Paulo with extensive international exposure in Brazil, the United States, and Italy. I earned an MBA in Business Management from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV), a postgraduate degree in Public Management from Unyleya, and a Bachelor’s in Architecture and Urbanism from Mackenzie University. I spent two years in Italy pursuing postgraduate studies in Furniture Design at IED and Visual Merchandising, which broadened my perspective on design, retail, and space aesthetics. Fluent in English and Italian, I bring a blend of creativity, practicality, and client-focused collaboration to every project.

I have deep experience in interior architecture and sales, delivering projects that balance beauty with functionality and deadlines. I’ve led international projects, managed client relationships, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to elevate clients’ quality of life through well-crafted spaces.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

Sales Architect at Luxury Furniture Retail
August 1, 2019 - February 1, 2022
Managed client portfolio and design professionals; oversaw the full sales process from prospecting to delivery, including client service, layout development, furniture and finish selection, architectural specifications, budgeting, negotiation, closing, production and delivery follow-up, and post-sales support.
Franchise Owner at Children’s Apparel Retail
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2022
Owner and manager of a retail franchise in a shopping mall. Responsible for administrative and financial management (P&L, cash flow), merchandise purchasing, inventory control, bank reconciliations, store operations, and sales team management and training.
Independent Architect at Santo André, SP
November 1, 2004 - May 1, 2008
Designed and executed residential and commercial architecture projects. Responsible for concept development, customized layouts, detailed construction drawings, coordination with electrical and mechanical trades, site supervision, schedule management, supplier payments, and client support during materials and furniture selection.
Project Coordinator at Corporate Architecture Office
April 1, 2010 - April 20, 2012
Coordinated a team of eight architects for corporate projects focused on banking agencies. Responsible for layout development, technical feasibility studies, quantity and cost spread sheets, budgets, executive drawings, and coordination of complementary engineering projects.

Education

MBA in Business Management at Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2007
Postgraduate degree in Public Management at Unyleya
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture and Urbanism at Mackenzie University
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2003
Postgraduate studies in Furniture Design at IED (Istituto Europeo di Design)
July 1, 2007 - December 3, 2025
Postgraduate studies in Visual Merchandising at IED (Istituto Europeo di Design)
July 1, 2007 - December 3, 2025

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Industry Experience

Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Retail