Ronan Carton

Highly experienced, knowledgeable, and award winning interior architect.Wide range of experience in the Hospitality and Retail sectors. Full appreciation of what makes for commercially sound design for clients.

In June 2005 approached by O'Donnell O'Neill Design Associates to head up design and project management for fit out of the Westport Plaza Hotel. www.westportplazahotel.ie The hotel subsequently won Best Hotel "Hospitality Ireland Awards" November 2006 Project management and design for key clients. Westport Plaza Hotel, Camden Court Hotel, The Wright Venue. Roles included co-ordination of design team, specification and approval of all products and materials.

Key Responsibilities - Project Management and design for key clients including Ten Square Hotel Belfast, Café Casa, Stiff Kitten Belfast (nightclub). Co-ordination of the design and implementation of the company website. Managing the company's public relations including advertising and press exposure. This included a presentation to the Licensed Vintners Association on the Off-Licence of the Future. Developing the companies graphic design capabilities which included managing the junior graphic designer.

Design and Project Management for key clients ( Honda Ireland, Hamilton Osborne King now Savills and Enterprise Ireland). A key deliverable was a focus on innovative use of space and creative design delivered within a strict budget.

Key position on the design - re-branding for the Dunnes Stores Group. Responsibilities managing changeover of in-store signage and shop fitting elements. Designed and project managed exhibition stands for various shows and exhibitions both national and international.

Exhibition Design Interior Design