Manager Design

I VA N G IOVAN E T T I N A

ART D IRECTOR

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BROOKLYN, NY 11216

P H 323-***-****

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QUAL I F ICAT IONS

Languages:

I talian, English, French. Knowledge of German, Spanish and ASL.

Skills:

Interior and furniture design, styling (floral, food, set dress), prop making, scenic painting,

graphics, drafting, carpentry.

AUTOCAD, Illustrator, In Design, Photoshop, Word, Works. Knowledge of Excel

E D UCAT IO N

MFA, Scenic Design, De Paul University, Chicago, IL (1999)

BA, Fine Arts, ”, University of Texas, Austin, TX (1996)

Liceo Cantonale Bellinzona, Switzerland (1991)

EMPLOYMENT H ISTORY

Regional Director - Youth For Understanding

1990-1991

Recruit students and hosting families for student exchange program. Interview and

select candidates. Act as liaison between foreign students, hosting families and the

central office. Counsel students and families as well as organize social and cultural

activities.

Stage Manager - Set designer

1991-1999

Various theatre shows at university and community level.

Organize and structure rehearsals. Coordinate meetings and work schedules of

different departments. Log notes of rehearsal process. Supervise and schedule all

different shops and aspects of production. Run show performances.

Assistant Scenic Designer, Scenic View Inc.

1998-1999

Assist designers from concept to finished product. Clerical - office work, drafting,

answering telephones, oversee different stages of construction.

Art Direction Intern, Academy of Television Arts and Sciences

1999-1999

Assist production designers from concept to finished product. Clerical - office work,

drafting, model making, drawing, rendering, budgeting, oversee different stages of

construction on several television shows.

Art Director – TV Set Design

1999-2010

Create designs from concept to finished product. Clerical - office work, drafting,

model making, drawing, rendering, budgeting, oversee different stages of

construction and installation of several television and theatre shows. Hire,

schedule and organize stage crews as well as budgeting, estimates,

implementation of design concepts and supplies.

Art Director – Special Event Designer

2001-2010

Create, budget and manage designs from concept to finished product.

Collaborate closely with project managers, attend strategy meetings,

Integrate branding in visual composition for marketing purposes. Create

and implement designs, budgets, and estimates, hire and supervise outside

vendors and contractors. Create visual elements and graphics, create and

transform environments and locations for events. Oversee installation, hire

and manage set up crews.

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