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Ina Szilagyi

Ina Szilagyi

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

My background in architecture, interior design and project management includes working on apartment renovation projects and commercial interior design. I started as a furniture dealer, where I designed and delivered my clients premium Italian brands of kitchens, bathrooms and living rooms. I was working with Modulnova, Flexteam, Colombini, Cattelan Italia, etc. I also have experience with showroom management, where I was a sales assistant as well as an interior architect. I learned how to close deals, solve problems and about customer service in general. In addition I have extensive knowledge of making design presentations for clients and because of my great communication skills and the ability to speak other foreign languages, I work well with manufacturers abroad and with builders on sites. I am confident in managing and overseeing a project until both my client and I are completely satisfied with end results. My first position in the UK two years ago was a mix of design/sales project manager and FF&E expert at a multi-disciplined furniture manufacturer that makes luxury bespoke furniture for well known interior design studios. We covered residential, contract and hospitality sector in the UK and the Middle East. I currently work at a tech start-up for home improvements, as a senior renovation expert. I am basically the first point of contact with the new clients, where I sell our services/ products by designing a project for their house renovation (extensions, lofts, bathrooms). As a hobby I design websites and manage social media accounts for my friends, which is quite a passion of mine, since I enjoy visual and graphic related work. I have a minimum of 6 years of experience in interior architecture, specifically in the high-end real estate development sector. 

Employment 

Opun Ltd, London, senior home improvement designer/sales manager

Jul 2017 - current
 

Decca London Ltd, London, GB, design project manager

Jul 2016 - Jul 2017
 

Education 

University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Masters, architecture

Sep 2005 - Apr 2012
 

Awards 

ISOVER Multi comfort house renovation, International student contest, 1st place with project *Renovation and revitalisation of an old warehouse in Paris, 1st Place

2010
 

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