Interior Designer with over 7 years of experience in commercial, multi-family, and residential design. Great knowledge of design and practices.
ANASTACIA (ISA) ALEXANDROVA
SUMMARY
Interior Designer w/7 years of multi-family, commercial and residential experience. Creative individual, capable of meeting deadlines while applying effective management skills. Successful problem-solver w/productive design process and practices, able to work either independently or w/a team.
EDUCATION
2002 The Art Institute of Houston Bachelors Degree of Applied Arts w/a major in Interior Design
DESIGN SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Concept creating
• Space planning
• Manual drafting and rendering
• Selection of interior furniture, finishes and fabrics, including lighting and plumbing packages
• Review of building materials and costs, project budgeting
• Interior finish specifications writing
• Well-versed in codes/regulations and contract documents
• Well-versed in FHA and ADA guidelines and requirements, check walks for residential units and amenity spaces
• AutoCAD 2009-2010, Sketchup 7, Microsoft Office MS. Currently learning Revit Architecture 2010
• Bilingual – English and Russian (speak/read/write)
EXPERIENCE
2005-2009 GABLES RESIDENTIAL, Dallas, TX DESIGN ASSOCIATE/PROJECT LEAD
Project responsibilities include:
• Developing floor plans for dwelling residences/leasing offices/public common areas w/project architects/ team
• Reviewing electrical/mechanical/lighting plans to comply w/Gables’ standards
• Reviewing project material costs and budgeting, value engineering exercise
• Selecting interior finishes for dwelling residences
• Selecting lighting and plumbing packages for dwelling residences and corridors
• Working on property signage including:
o Exterior signage design direction and locations
o Dwelling residences signage design direction and locations
• Creating property amenity list and marketing brochure slogan
• Conducting acceptance walks w/construction for leasing offices and dwelling residences
• Conducting FHA and ADA walks for dwelling residences and public areas to comply w/requirements
• Creating finish board presentation for unit finishes as pre-leasing strategy
• Selecting pool furnishings and creating pool furniture layout; oversee delivery /installation
• Creating property amenity list and marketing brochure slogan
ANASTACIA (ISA) ALEXANDROVA
DESIGN PROJECTS
Gables Park 17 $200 million Uptown District Dallas, TX
Mixed-use (commercial and residential) project.
• Situated on over two acres, consisting of two towers:
o Granite Properties’ Class AA Office Tower
o Gables Residential, high rise luxury apartment building under construction w/Spring 2010 opening.
o First LEED certified residential building in Dallas w/20 stories of living space over six floors of parking & 292 residential units.
 Development includes:
 320,000 sq. ft. residential space
 14,000 sq. ft. retail space
 375,000 sq. ft. offices
Gables Republic Tower $90 million Downtown Dallas, TX
Historical residential renovation building project. Original building completed in 1954 for Republic Bank. Renovation began for 229 residences in last quarter of 2005 w/first units open January 2007.
 Development includes:
 35 floors w/roof top pool & 229 residences
Additional responsibilities:
• Selecting furniture, fabrics and finishes for residential model unit
• Assisting in art selection and placement throughout building
• Working w/graphic design firm creating invitation for Grand Opening Party
Gables West Ave $145 million+ River Oaks Houston, TX
Designed by Looney Ricks Kiss Architects, located at two of the city’s most recognizable street names- corner of Kirby Dr. and Westheimer. Gables West Ave, one of the most sought after mixed use pedestrian-friendly urban developments in Texas.
 Development includes:
 395 luxury residences above retail on five levels
 70 storefronts and 190,000 sq. ft. of carefully leased retail including: reputation retailers, adventurous home furnishing and noted local restaurateurs and new-to-market fresh-food restaurants.
Gables Memorial Hills $62 million Memorial Area Houston TX
Gables Memorial Hills, designed by Ziegler Cooper Architects is an eight-story modern and sleek development located minutes away from Downtown, Memorial and Bayou Parks, Houston\'s Theater District, and Galleria and offers contemporary residences with open-style floor plans. The progressive design features stone, aluminum, glass and stucco.
DESIGN PROJECTS-CONTINUED
Gables Vila Rosa $95+million Uptown District Dallas, TX
Gables Villa Rosa is a 400.000 sq. ft. project, a mixed-use community. The eight-floor complex contains 550 apartment units and 18,000 sq. ft. of retail space, including two restaurants and a coffee shop. The community also features two courtyards and two pools, with Gables’ corporate offices on top floor.
• 2009 Pillars of the Industry Awards Finalists
Additional Responsibilities:
• Selecting furnishings for the common public areas, oversaw delivery and installation
• Developing the new corporate office layout for Gables Residential
• Selecting the furniture and finishes for Gables corporate office and common areas
• Overseeing the delivery and installation of furnishings
Gables Park Plaza $80 million Downtown Austin TX
Designed by Ziegler Cooper Architects, Gables Park Plaza is a mixed use urban development located on Lady Bird Lake. Development has 294 residences and over 40,000 sq. ft. of ground retail. The progressive design features stone, aluminum, glass and stucco and offers rooftop terrace and pool, gathering spaces and gracious terraces for the top-level residences. This project is LEED certified, with scheduled opening in winter of 2010.
Gables Park Plaza is located just east of Lamar and overlooks a 2-acre park. With parks and Lady Bird Lake, shopping, entertainment, food, and arts, downtown Austin has developed into one of the most vibrant urban cores in our nation.
Gables 5th Street Commons $40 million Downtown Austin TX
Mixed use development located in Old West Austin\'s neighborhood and offers ultimate urban living. Adjacent to Downtown Austin, and only minutes from Lady Bird Lake, hike and bike trail, Zilker Park and Barton Springs. Austin’s Downtown retail and restaurants are only minutes away.
Gables Pressler, $40 million Downtown Austin TX
Mixed use urban development. Property has 168 residences and over 20,000 sq. ft. of retail space. Located minutes away from Lady Bird Lake, hike and bike trail, Zilker Park and Barton Springs.
Gables 6464 San Felipe $40 million Galleria Area Houston TX
Located in prestigious Galleria neighborhood. Property offers traditional and Loft-style floor plans.
Additional Responsibilities:
• Selecting furniture, finishes and fabrics for a model unit
Gables Uptown Tower $25 million Uptown District Dallas TX
• Re-furbishing top floor of building into several penthouse residences
Addendum
ISA ALEXANDROVA
2002-2005 FREE-LANCE DESIGNER
Worked on several residential and commercial projects including: NEFA Studio, (Moscow, Russia), Gym-wear Clothing (Houston, TX), Stanka residence (Houston, TX), Air-Tell Communications (Houston, TX).
Responsibilities included:
• Created design concepts and space plans
• Produced several manual perspective drawings and elevations
• Produced furniture plans to serve the client\'s needs
• Selected furniture, fabrics and finishes
• Worked on pricing the finish selections to meet client’s needs and budget
• Selected lighting and plumbing fixtures
• Oversaw delivery and installation
2003-2005 BEBE Houston, TX SALES PROFESSIONAL (PART-TIME)
• Consulted on, and achieved the look for the client
• Built strong and lasting relationships with the client
• Trained and developed newly hired sales associates
• Achieved President’s Club for top sales professionals in the country (#26 in USA)
1998-2002 CYPRESS ACADEMY of GYMNASTICS Houston, TX GYMNASTICS COACH
• Coached competitive gymnastic levels 1-7
• Placed several silver and gold team medals at gymnastics meets
• Instrumental in creating programs for athletes
• Increased overall attendance at the facility
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