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Angela Formica

Angela Formica

New York, NY, US

 

About 

Interior Designer

Specialized in sustainable renovation projects, with over seven years of experience developing space planning concepts and managing client expectations

Specialties
• Demonstrated strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills

• Ability to identify issues and take initiative to effectively resolve

• Proven knowledge of green design strategies

• Skilled in Revit Architecture 2011, AutoCAD 2011, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and MS Office

• Proficiency speaking English and Italian. Native language: Spanish

 

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Architecture For Humanity, New York, NY, US, Volunteer. Under the BQE. Project Team member

• Developed site diagrams
• Provided environmental data
• Designed greening and parking solutions
• Proposed a set of design principles that is desirable for the community
• Conducted community workshop as facilitator.

Aug 2011 - current
 

New York School of Interior Design (NYSID), New York, NY, US, Grad Library Assistant

• Coordinated student resources, clarifying research techniques
• Implemented technical services, book lists and displays for 160 students/day
• Upgraded Mario Buatta Atelier with over 200 materials samples and catalogues

Oct 2010 - May 2011
 

Domus Aurea, Madrid, ES, Principal Designer and Construction Manager

• Directed residential projects applying sustainable principles
• Developed projects involving unique complexities
• Monitored project costs ensuring project delivery within budget
• Negotiated contract terms

Jun 2007 - May 2010
 

Mesala SL, Madrid, ES, Senior Interior Designer

• Executed residential and commercial interiors of projects over 1.500 ft2 of gross area
• Developed holistic design projects
• Selected high-end materials, furniture, electrical devices, and bathrooms fittings

Apr 2005 - May 2007
 

Tra2 Interior Design, Madrid, ES, Junior Interior Designer

• Executed residential interiors projects, including programming client needs, design development, budget and schedule management
• Generated space planning concepts and program documents
• Assisted in selection of furniture and specifications

Feb 2002 - Apr 2005
 

Education 

New York School of Interior Design (NYSID), New York, NY, US, Masters, Master of Professional Studies, Sustainable Interior Environments

Jun 2010 - May 2011
 
Jun 2006 - Jul 2006
 

Escuela de Artes Aplicadas de Madrid, Madrid, ES, Associate Degree in Interior Design, Higher Technician and Management Projects

Sep 1999 - Jun 2002
 

Escuela de Artes Decorativas de Madrid, Madrid, ES, Bachelors, Bachelor´s Degree, Interior Architecture

Jan 1995 - Dec 1999
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills