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
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
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
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
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
New York University (NYU), New York, NY, US, Professional Studies
Studied Interior Design
Christie's Education, New York, NY, US, Masters, History of Art and Architecture, Connoisseurship, Art Market
History of Art and Architecture, Connoisseurship, Art Market