Interior Design and Architecture have always been a great interest of mine, with regard to both aesthetics and functional challenges. I want to exploit my comprehensive artistic skills and talent while furthering my career in architecture and design.
Skilled in applying creativity to produce unique and site-specific design solutions for space that project will serve. Exceptional in hand rendering presentations. Enthusiastic bilingual professional, I wish to contribute to the activities of a dynamic organization in a profitable manner.
Avail Interiors, Inc., Staten Island, NY, US, Owner, Designer
- Launched Avail Interiors design and renovation service firm to affluent residents in the tri-state area with a focus on functional and comfortable space planning solutions for interiors and home-based offices.
- Day to day managing of the company, dealing with all process and aspects, from foreseeing clients’ needs and wishes to the design concept to the final execution.
MP Construction, East Rockaway, NY, US, Designer
- Initially retained as a project manager and advance to Lead Designer within six months for this restoration firm providing design solutions for town houses, country homes, loft spaces, and city living.
- Created and implemented various design solutions, created design presentations, and actively participated in client/contractor meetings.
- Daily responsibilities included taking briefs, writing project proposals, selecting finishes, designing kitchens and baths, preparing hand rendering presentations, sourcing and ordering materials.
- Delivered $200,000 in new business within one year through forging an alliance with a leading faux finishes team.
- Introduced architectural and decorative elements that reflected in increasing revenues by 25%.
Dacota Design Center, Merrick, NY, US, Artist, Designer
- Participated in design, planning, and implementation of a new design showroom from inception to grant opening. This showroom has been recognized by industry representatives as some of the best in an area.
- Created residential plans and custom furniture construction drawings, presentation images for clients using hand sketching, hand rendering and Photoshop, sourced antique furnishings, lighting, and fabrics for window treatments and upholstery.
- Created faux finishing team, implemented murals, trompe l’oeil, and decorative painting in residential design.
Polytechnic State University of Kyrgyzstan, USSR, BArch, Architecture
- Moscow, Russia Winter Studio Dec 1986
- Samarkand, Uzbekistan Summer Studio Jun 1997
- Lvov, Ukraine Summer Studio Jul 1998
