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Natalia Rafalo

Natalia Rafalo

Chicago, IL, US

 

About 

Employment 

Natalia Rafalo Consulting, Chicago and New York , Founder

Transformation Decluttering and Design /
Creating solutions for healthier, spacious, cleaner, living or working spaces
including:

*Spatially arranging furniture and/or designing key pieces to maximize square
footage
*Clear clutter and helping clients through the emotionally difficult purging phase
*Create systems of organization that are tailored to the client's way of life for easy
maintenance
*Interior Design touches
*Landscape Design touches
*Art consultation/Curation

May 2014 - current
 

Self Employed Project Manager / Consultant, Brooklyn, NY, US, Management / Customer Service / Art and Design Consultant

Administrative Side:
Developed the ideal experience for clients, from the first phone call to the completion
of the project, and train staff to anticipate the needs of clients
Created and implemented systems to ensure efficiency, primarily during day to day operations including
book-keeping
Personally managed all client and vendor relationships
Sales
Created all platforms of communicating the mission of the business to its clients and trained staff

Artistic Side:
Designing the brand: logo, websites, etc.
Designed the interior, furniture, and landscape elements
Advised clients on purchases of fine art for their homes and businesses
Curated and hosted quarterly art openings, and managed sales of all art
 

Apr 2009 - Jul 2016
 

Williamsburg Dental Arts, Brooklyn, NY, US, Co-Director / Manager / Designer

Designed the overall layout, interior design features, and specific furniture pieces
Oversaw all construction and installation, to completion
Hired, trained, and managed a team of twelve employees
Created all front office systems and was the point person for all communication w
vendors and clients
Alongside, I curated and hosted quarterly art openings showcasing the work of local emerging artists
Anchored the business to the community with events and support of public spaces

Apr 2009 - May 2015
 

Christie's Auction House / Haunch of Venison, New York, NY, US, Assistant to Finance Manger and Head Curator / Intern

Assisted Finance manager with all book keeping and daily financial reports
Assisted sales team in research and in sales
Assisted Head Curator with placement of works and condition reports

Oct 2007 - Jan 2009
 

James Engel Project: The West VanBuren Lofts, Chicago, IL, US, Assistant to Developer

Handled Punch lists
Was point person between owners, developer, and construction team
Prepared all documents for developer

Aug 2004 - Aug 2006
 

Education 

New York University (NYU), New York, NY, US, Professional Studies

Studied Interior Design

Nov 2015 - current
 

Christie's Education, New York, NY, US, Masters, History of Art and Architecture, Connoisseurship, Art Market

History of Art and Architecture, Connoisseurship, Art Market

Sep 2006 - Dec 2009
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills