Professional interior designer with background in branding/market research seeks to continually expand experience in design-related opportunities.
Tino Zervudachi, LLC, New York, NY, US, Interior Designer
-Collaborated with principle to develop design vision for residential projects and co-led design presentations to client
-Curated FF&E and owned/managed all purchasing, production and procurement for 30-acre Connecticut compound ( Main House [35,000 sqf], Guest House, Pool House, Stable)
-Upheld firm's standards through rigorous oversight of project details and ongoing collaboration with architects/build teams including weekly site visits for 8 months
-Fostered trusting relationship with client through receptive communication and thoughtful articulation of design ideas
-Forged relationships with vendors to create highly-specialized custom pieces
-Coordinated, oversaw and completed multi-phased installation and on-site styling
-Evolved project design through eclectic curation of antiques and new works
-Partnered with art consultant in placement of museum-quality art and furniture (Paul Dupre-Lafon, Lee Krasner, Soulages, El Anatsui, Agnes Martin)
Thom Filicia Inc., New York, NY, Interior Designer
-Collaborated in the development of overall design concepts for residential interiors and created client visual presentations
-Researched/sourced fabrics, furnishings, fixtures and finishes
-Interfaced regularly with client to receive and effectively communicate ideas, expectations, concerns and revisions to appropriate parties
-Corresponded with architects, contractors and subcontractors to ensure project progress and resolve site-specific issues
-Created client proposals and prepared schedules for FF&E
-Initiated and developed relationships with vendors and artisans
-Collaborated with receiving warehouses to manage deliveries for installation
Peter Marino Architect, New York, NY, US, Interior Designer
-Ensured timely procurement of high volume FF&E (including restoration of antiques) for Chanel boutique interiors by initiating and overseeing all phases of fabrication
-Conceptualized boutique-specific visual language by scheming colors, finishes, furniture, upholstery, art, accessories and antiques
-Collaborated with vendors/artists to push new developments in textiles, furniture and surface materials to interpret the Chanel brand aesthetic
-Liaised with architects to integrate bespoke finishes and large scale art by reviewing plans and technical specifications
-Dialogued with high-profile client to provide ongoing support and proactively manage expectations
-Coordinated multi-phase, bulk, global shipments to store site
-Explored emerging trends in art, fashion and interiors to generate consumer insights, explore integration into projects, and commission custom work
InterbrandHealth, New York, NY, US, Research Manager
-Managed international and domestic market research studies to assess potential brand names for new GlaxoSmithKline drugs, overseeing studies from conception through to presentation of findings to client
-Generated name submissions for FDA approval, balancing marketing/sales goals with regulatory constraints
-Researched and initiated contacts for new business prospects
WebMD, New York, NY, US, Associate Project Manager
-Managed live educational activities and oversaw online coverage of 30+ medical symposia/year on WebMD/Medscape.com
-Analyzed demographics and user experience data to ensure viewership guarantees were met
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York, New York, NY, US, Interior Design, AAS, Magna cum laude
