Eugenia Mart
Centreville, VA 20120
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Repeated award-winning designer and former owner of multiple home décor showrooms (in Ukraine/Russia) with 20 years of experience seeking a Project Manager/Interior Designer role. A people person, I am fulfilled when leveraging my experience to support customers in creating stunning designs to help them attain their dreams.
Arivir Corporation June 2021- present
Interior designer, project manager
Falls Church, USA
Manage residential and commercial projects
Select building materials based on the design
Developed a new department to support German technology (Fachwerk) residential construction
Responsible for staffing and supervision of vendors and contractors
Work directly with clients the selection of materials
Develop and maintain the project schedules
Professional experience
A4VIEW Build / Design June 2020- May 2021
Interior designer, account manager
Centreville, USA
Supervise residential construction site
Developed and oversaw high end client
Delivered projects on time and within budget within challenging labor and supply chain circumstances due to COVID-19
Negotiated and oversaw execution of vendor contracts CCA Carpet One Alexandria May 2017-May 2020
Interior Designer, flooring consultant
Alexandria, USA
Managed design and flooring projects
Increased sales by Network
Implemented more them 150 projects during the year Style Elements (retail chain) 2006 – 2020
Founder, Director Kharkiv, Ukraine
Founded and operate a chain of high-end home and decor retail stores; UAH 2.7M in annual sales
Won nation-wide exclusive distribution contracts with German, Portuguese, Austrian, Swiss, British, and Dutch suppliers of sought-after furnishings, wallpaper, and fabrics
Designed and manage three online stores, adding 20% to revenues
Stood up B2B distribution center for several European bedding manufacturers
Became exclusive linens supplier for a high-end hotel and restaurant Eugenia Solokha (cont.)
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Performed operational duties of payroll, accounting, inventory management, and contract negotiations
Recruited, trained, and supervised staff specializing in product lines from Europe Style elements (design center) 2001 – 2020
Founder, Director Kharkiv, Ukraine
Established and manage four full service design centers specializing in residential design
Coordinate timely implementation of design projects, including sales, requirements gathering, project planning, staffing, contracts management, implementation, issue resolution, and vendor negotiations
Led designer consultant teams in kitchen and bath departments
Recruited, trained, and supervised teams of designers Kharkiv Design Center
Founder, Managing Partner 1997-2000
Kharkiv Ukraine
Founded architecture/design firm, responsible for the interior design side of business
Responsible for space planning and selection of materials (e.g., carpet, paint, fabrics, and lighting)
Developed construction documentation
Coordinated with clients, architects, general contractors, and other consultants Maxine’s Interiors 1996
Designer/intern Boone, NC
Supported interior design project planning and implementation Industry awards:
Voted the best designer of the month by Rimini/Ukraine (2006, 2007, and 2008)
Voted the best interior designer by Home Interiors Journal (2009) Education
BA State Academy for Design and Arts Industrial Design 1996 References are available upon request