Alexandra Bocon has worked for a number of corporate and residential design firms throughout her career, ranging from smaller boutique outfits to large-scale companies. Bocon's background includes stints with Sandra Nunnerley, Joseph Kremer, Bilhuber & Associates, Tom Scheerer, Inc., and esteemed architect Peter Marino. At these firms Alexandra was responsible for several high-end projects in and around the New York City area as well as globally in some instances, including a commercial project for Marino in South Korea. In addition to her design duties, Bocon also functioned as a lead and mentor to newer designers, passing down the knowledge and experience she has accumulated over the years.
Alexandra's expertise in project logistics, material selection, space planning and deadline management have been crucial as she's moved upward within the design industry. Bocon's ability to manage client expectations within the allotted budget has proven invaluable to her employers, and her proficiency with software such as AutoCad, InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop has allowed her to assist in all phases of a design project's lifecycle.
Education has always been a key to Alexandra's success, starting in grade school just outside of Boston where she coupled her academics with a number of other activities including dance and music. As a child, Bocon was a flutist in a Church band and a dancer in the Boston Ballet's Nutcracker production. Alexandra also excelled in sports, playing on multiple basketball teams throughout grade school and high school as well as being named captain of her golf team as a senior.
In her college years Bocon continued her extracurriculars, which included participating in several annual races and volunteering for a number of agencies, all the while earning a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology and a Master's in Design Management from the Pratt Institute in New York.
Bocon remains active in the design industry and lives in Brooklyn, New York with her fiance who is also an avid runner.
Peter Marino Architect, New York, NY, US, Interior Designer
As an Interior Designer, worked closely with team leaders to both design and execute small and large-scale corporate and residential projects. Was responsible for managing budgets of up to two million dollars, generating proposals and carefully tracking orders. Coordinated the installation of each project, ensuring client satisfaction in each instance.
Tom Scheerer Inc, New York, NY, US, Project Manager
Acted as lead designer on all projects, reporting to the design director throughout my time at the company. Was responsible for all client communications, meetings and design decisions. Worked closely with the operational team to ensure that all items were delivered properly for international projects.
Bilhuber & Associates, New York, NY, US, Project Coordinator
Provided vendor and design research for all projects. Processed and tracked all proposals and purchase orders to ensure a timely project installation. Worked successfully with owner on the launch of two design books.
Sandra Nunnerley Incorporated, New York, NY, US, Junior Designer
Provide furniture and fabric research for design director. Worked closely with design director to formulate client presentations. Collaborated with vendors to receive estimates and final invoicing.
Pratt Institute, New York, NY, US, Masters, Design Management
Member of Pratt Circle Honors Program with a GPA of 3.9/4.0.
MPS Coursework included the following: Leadership and Team Building, Design Management, Strategic Technology, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Management Communications, Advertising and Promotion, Managing Innovation and Change, International Environment of Business, Design Operations Management, Negotiating, Directed Research Advisement, Business Law, Intellectual Property Law, Strategic Marketing, Managerial Decision Making, Business Strategy, New Product Management and Development
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York, New York, NY, US, Bachelors, Interior Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York, New York, NY, US, Interior Design
Associate in Applied Science: Interior Design
