Experience Summary
I was born and rased in Russia where I graduate with a degree in Economics ( I have a very strong background in Mathematics )
In the USA I received Masters of Fine Arts graduating in 2003. While in school I taught Drawing, Introduction to Sculpture and Jewelry Design. I also tutored Mathematics
An opportunity at The Corcoran College of Art and Design drew me to
Washington, DC where I teach now. I continue to teach there, but
endeavor to developed a thriving career as an artist and a designer.
My work has been exhibited in Europe, Asia, Australia, South America
and the US and has won numerous awards.
Today I concentrate on jewelry design, but I worked as a creative
director at Lund Trading 2008-2011. During that time I was the designer of a high end jewelry line Christa
Brook, www.christabrook.com ,and was responsible for the design of
the actual jewelry as well as the website look, advertising and
packaging.
I was also responsible for logo design, the website look, advertising
and packaging for Novo Beads line.
www.novobeads.com
I am proficient in Excel,Quickbooks, Word, Adobe CS, Product photography. Mac or PC platform