ALEXANDRA PAPPA

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Summary

I plan, design, furnish and select art pieces, sculptures for the interiors of residential homes and commercial spaces.

I am very passionate in arts and design, in capturing a prospective client’s wants, need and vision. Even if some people cannot envision or explain in words.

● Formulate designs that are aesthetic and pleasing to the client

● Select design components to create a unique and dynamic space

● Maintain client relationships

● Prepare digital presentations, proficient in 2D & 3D plans and renderings for client, Independently create original designs for interiors for commercial and residential spaces.

● Determine design objectives for individual space, considering the architecture, the environment and the lifestyle of the project.

● Use floor plans, sketches and visual presentations to illustrate how the space will be interpreted.

● Ensure goals are achieved through design projects and material selections.

● Lead multiple design projects of various sizes simultaneously.

● Successfully oversee all phases of the design concept through schematic level to final installation.

● Coordinate the preparation of drawings, assist in the selection of color and finish schemes.

● Prepare finish sample color boards.

● Order finish samples

● Work with artist, vendors and prepare material/fixture orders.

● Results-driven with proven ability to motivate, influence and inspire a team

● Commitment to Quality with exceptional attention to detail

● Current with local and global design industry trends Qualifications:

● Deadline and detail-oriented

● Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills

● Extensive knowledge and experience in the arts, fashion, decorating, retail and antiques field.

● Experience working alongside architects,all trades and homeowners.

● Selection of flooring, tiling, hardware, lighting, paint, floor sealers,etc. for different and diverse projects.

● Styling and adapting art pieces to a whole residential home or commercial area according to architectural or personal style

● Expert in selection of art pieces, artists, floors, fixtures, paints, countertop, kitchen and bathroom components decorating restaurants, pool spaces, stages, set designs for TV series, films studios and staging homes and restaurants

Grupo Clarin (Mass Media Corp.) (1990-2013)

· TV and radio background

· Trends & Pop culture knowledge

· Strong creative vision

· Management skills

· Bilingual

· Creative & Productive

Accomplishments

· Developed layout and plan sequences for residential homes, restaurants, outdoor spaces, expos

· Designed and coordinated sets for fashion shows, junkets, visual merchandising and displays for events and exhibitions

· Stylist for celebrities, set designs and decor in award winning series and TV programs

· Eye Captivating Designs and Yet Personalized

EXPERIENCE

ARTEAR (1990-2013)

· Resolved design, set and decor issues in a

timely manner, including coordination.

· Received incoming shipments and reviewed

contents against purchase order for accuracy.

· Followed proper selection for each client

· Worked at a rapid pace to meet tight

deadlines.

Proprietor of Alex Studio (1992-2013)

Proprietor of Alex Home Stylist (2013-Current)

Antique Fashion Pieces/Personalized Fashionista/Stylist Cap. Fed, B.A. Argentina Alex Home Stylist Tampa Bay, Florida (2013-Current) EDUCATION

Colegio Buenos Aires: High School General Studies in Argentina Interior Decorator: Interior Decorating & Design

Ashworth College Norcross, GA, USA (Honor Graduate. GPA 4.0) For validating knowledge and title

Linguist/Translator/Interpreter - Spanish/English

Fashion & Design Throughout the Centuries

Beaux Arts Buenos Aires Argentina, Milano and Genoa Italy Instituto Superior de Lenguajes Extranjeros Cap. Fed, Argentina High School Diploma: General Studies/ Arts

Additional Information

Studied Beaux Arts and Design in Milano and Fabrics in my family’s mill in Torino.

I am inspired by Erik Jorgensen, Oscar Niemeyer, Georg Jensen, products designed by Londoner David Whitfield Lewis, Charles-Edouard Jeanneret known as Le Corbusier, Philippe Starck, Kouichi Kimura designs, etc.

Designed and decorated private homes in Argentina for people in the entertainment, and news industry, under an

international non-disclosure agreement.

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