Oksana Gritcai
Cell Phone: (323) 617 6942 E-mail: okasanagritcai@gmail.com Skype: alizarin_crimson_ Portfolio: http://issuu.com/oxanaazure4/docs/oxana_finish LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=328320667 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OxanaDesign
SUMMARY: • 6+ years of experience in architecture and design. • Recent Masters graduate from Southern California Institute of Architecture. • In-depth skills in 3D modeling. • Specialization in sustainable architecture. • Expensive knowledge of environmentally friendly design. • Advanced skills in the latest generation of graphic design and modeling software. • Thrive in a team environment and work well with others. • Excellent communication skills (English, Russian). SKILLS: Software: Autodesk AutoCad, Autodesk Maya, Autodesk 3ds Studio Max, Autodesk Ecotech, Rhinoceros, Z-Brush, Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, In-Design, Corel Draw, Grasshopper, Digital Project, Revit Design: Freehand drawing, model making, architectural drafting, photography Other: Stabuli Robotics operations, Arduino, lasercut, CNC milling, 3D printing WORK EXPERIENCE: 2012 – 2013 Designer, Self-Employed, Los-Angeles, US • Designed the cover and the booklet of the rock band album CD disk from scratch utilizing Adobe Photoshop to draw up a sketch and the final design and to perform various photo processing procedures. • Developed the logo and the social network profile for the rock band. • Conducted the photo-shoot for a cruise agency based in San Francisco, www.sailingfearless.com utilizing the professional photo equipment. Did post-shoot editing in Adobe Photoshop. • Performed street photo shoot on more than 10 professional photo models. • Redesigned the interior of a private apartment in Redwood City from scratch. Selected proper materials for the wall finish and floors; managed the implementation of the project. 2010– 2011 Architectural Assistant, Vladivostok, Russia Private architect V. Korolev conceptualized prefabricated wooden single-family houses designed for the harsh climate of Russia’s Eastern seaboard areas. Worked with a small group of architects to take advantage of unique wooden construction materials, which were well adapted to the moist environmental conditions. In the course of this project: • Designed promotional presentations for the projects. • Built 3D models in Rhinoceros 5.0. • Drafted plans and sections of experimental model in Autodesk AutoCAD. 2009 – 2010 Interior Designer, In-Group, Vladivostok, Russia • Developed the design-concepts for the interiors of the living room and bedroom of a luxury apartment using watercolors. • Build 3D Max models of an office interior using V-ray as a rendering plugin. 2009 – 2010 Self-employed, Vladivostok, Russia Designed the booklet for a butchery company.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION: 2014 Master of Design Research Studies (Emerging Systems, Technologies & Media Post Professional Program), Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), Los-Angeles, US 2011 Master of Architectural Design, State University, Vladivostok, Russia 2010 Training in philosophy and philosophy of art, State University, Vladivostok, Russia 2009 International Workshop/Competition “Acapulco Green Tower” AWARDS: 2011 First place for “Frozen Waves Park” project in XIV Open Regional Exhibition/Architectural and Design Contest work of youth for Urban Park Landscape Design 2011 Won exceptional design for “Frozen Waves Park” project in urban park landscape design from Russian Union of Designers 2010 Competition winner in contest for young scientists for “Solar Attached House” project in 7th National Russian Research Youth School, Moscow, Russia 2009 Fourth place for “Acapulco Green Tower” in the International Competition, Acapulco, Mexco 2009 Exceptional project for “Attached Solar House” in 17th Specialized Exhibition of “Construction”, Vladivostok, Russia 2008 Competition winner in contest for young scientists for “Solar school” in 6th National Russian Research Youth School in renewable energy division Moscow, Russia PUBLICATIONS: Gritcai O. (2010). Solar Attached Houses. Renewable Energy volume I (IBSN- 976-5-91304-048-9), p. 122-125. Gritcai O. (2008). Solar School. Renewable Energy, volume I (IBSN- 978-5-91304-066-4), p. 109-111. Kazantcev P.A., Gritcai O. (2008). Solar Attached Houses, Solar School, Acapulco Eco tower. Basics of Environmental Architecture and Design. (ISBN 978-5-7596-0901-8), p.41, 65, 74 REFERENCES: • Marcelo Spina, Assoc. AIA, PATTERNS - mspina@p-a-t-t-e-r-n-s.net (323) 284-8816 • Hernan Diaz Alonso, Xefirotarch - jessica_wheeler@sciarc.edu (213) 356-5327 • Ivan Bernal, Xefirotarch, Ibernal@xefirotarch.com (323) 780-3880