CV/Resume

Versatile designer of interiors, yachts, furniture and objects, with extensive hands-on experience, who can be involved at every stage from conceptualization to project completion. Creative, motivated and motivating, reliable, discreet, fast learner, at ease in fast-paced environments, easily adaptable to new technologies, details-oriented and project-focused.

Mobility: worldwide, remote work or hybrid

04/20 –current Freelance Design Consultant – (Interior Architecture/Furniture Design)
Responsible for entire design from concept to completion of construction and optimization of luxury apartments and offices
. Design and presentation of initial concept, updates upon client feedback, project planning
. Project management throughout the construction
. Reporting directly to clients, supervising multidisciplinary teams of up to 20 craftspeople

09/16 – 03/20 Chief Design Officer – Aldesso AG – Zürich, CH (Interior Architecture/Furniture Design) Responsible for entire design from concept to completion of construction and refurbishment of luxury homes
. Design of initial concept, feasibility meetings with clients on potential purchase locations
. Project planning and management throughout the construction including leading multidisciplinary teams of up to 20 craftspeople
. Responsible for entire redesign and refurbishment of luxury homes, such as space, flow, light, use and storage optimization, decor
. Custom furniture design

05/14 – 08/16 Associate Designer – Casa Moderna AG – Zürich, CH ( Luxury Interior Architecture/Furniture)

Responsible for Interior Architecture layouts, design, planification and construction of luxury apartments and homes, both existing and new builds
. Reported directly to company owner, led and supervised multidisciplinary teams of up to 12 craftspeople on individual construction projects throughout Switzerland
. Worked on up to 3 concurrent projects from initial design concept, sourcing products and materials, choosing building team, supervising the build, ensuring attainment of quality, budget and timeline targets . Met with clients from initial consultation and communication throughout as needed/requested, created and presented detailed 3D renderings, alternating with live hand sketches during meetings for visualization and clarity
. Used store’s current lineup to provide turnkey solutions to clients
. Designed custom furniture at clients’ request or as needed
. Optimized space, light and flow to ensure that the clients enjoy the most pleasant home environment

07/07 – 03/14 Lead Designer – Lazzara Yachts, Inc. – Tampa, USA (Yacht Design and Construction)

Responsible for aesthetics and functionality of entire yachts
. Reported directly to company owner
. Actively participated in the design, engineering and production of the LSX/LSY64, LSX78, LSX92 and LMC76 prototype yachts and following production models
. Worked with all levels of production, design and engineering to troubleshoot, coordinate and streamline workflow
. Met with future yacht owners to define and modify the designs following their wishes
. Supervised design and construction of up to 5 yachts concurrently, leading up to 80 multidisciplinary craftspeople
. Conceptualized, designed and realized four “world’s first” that resulted in Lazzara winning the coveted “Most Innovative Yacht” and “Best Interior” awards at the prestigious Cannes International Boat Show held annually in Cannes, France
. Collaborated with engineering team on the design
. Created final CAD of every surface of the yachts both inside and out, visible and not
. Built multiple full-size mockups for evaluation
. Participated in all the extensive tests with the engineering teams and craftspeople

07/05 – 07/07 Design Director – Creative Ware Home – New York, USA ( Storage & Organization Accessories )
Responsible for all aspects of design and production
. Created 11 product lines, each approx. 15-20 products including variations in finishes. Product were sold at large American department stores (Bed, Bath & Beyond®, Anna’s Linens®, K-Mart®, Walmart®, Sam’s Club® and Target®).
. Designed products keeping production, space, ease of construction, and shipping container optimization in mind
. Presented designs to industry buyers
. Conducted sample evaluation and testing on all products
. Created / designed fabric patterns

07/01 – 08/01 Internship – Fisher Tech, Inc. – St. Petersburg USA ( High-end (NASA, General Motors) electric motors )
. Evaluated manufacturing systems
. Streamlined electric motor production process: reduced lead-time productivity by 20%

MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
. Hands-on knowledge of: woodworking, metals
casting/welding/forming, glass blowing/forming, enameling, ceramics, plastic injection, composites
. Thorough design knowledge of: complex mold/ plug building, Fiber Reinforced Plastics, honeycomb materials

COMPUTER SKILLS
Rhinoceros 3D
Adobe Creative Suite
Keyshot
MS Office Suite
Alias Studio Tools

LANGUAGES
French (native)
English (bilingual)
German (fluent)
Italian (B1)

INTERESTS
Rowing
Sketching
Inventing
Complete mechanical restoration of a Classic car