Paula Ilieva Pavlova Telephone: 703.717.3985 • Email:
[email protected] • paulapavlova.tumblr.com
EDUCATION
Double Major: Bachelor of Arts-Studio Art (Illustration emphasis) & Bachelor of Science-Sociology
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX Cumulative GPA: 3.336
2009-2013
Course Highlights: • Studio Art: Design and Color, Drawing I & II, Advanced Illustration, Painting I, 3-D Design, Photography • Sociology: Sociological Theory, Popular Culture, Sociology of the Body, Sustainability, Cultural Criminology, Social Problems, Criminal Justice, Research Methods, Applied Research: Ethnography (research focus: urban regeneration vs. gentrification) • Kappa Kappa Gamma, (Epsilon Alpha Chapter), Active Member, Academic Excellence Committee (dedicated to maintaining a strong Chapter GPA), Homecoming Chair, T-Shirt Design Chair • Student Government, Fine Arts Representative Class of 2013, Dining Services Committee, House of Representatives Member
Episcopal High School, Alexandria, VA • • • •
2005-2009
High List (90% average or higher), 2008 & 2009 epiSCOOPal Girls’ Magazine, Creator and Editor-in-Chief Chronicle School Newspaper, Staff Writer Big Sisters Committee (Incoming Student Guidance), Peer Mentor
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA • • • •
Summer 2008
Admitted to the Rising Star 5-week Program (Selection based on visual portfolio and academics) Awarded admittance to SCAD due to outstanding academic achievement and completion of the program (4.0 GPA) Awarded the SCAD Academic Honors Scholarship Earned two college credit classes (2D Design & Fashion Technology)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Shinjuku Station, Server, Fort Worth, TX • •
January 2012 – June 2012
Server at “izakaya” Japanese Gastro Pub, rated #1 restaurant by Texas Monthly. Created and Illustrated signage for exterior of restaurant.
AeffeUSA, Alberta Ferretti, Sales Intern, New York, New York • • • • • • • •
River’s Edge Yoga Center, Intern, Alexandria, VA • • • •
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Summer 2010
Photographed and assembled SS’11 merchandise packets for both Alberta Ferretti and Philosophy collections. Organized, merchandised and prepared SS’11 shipments for display. Created Excel documents and Return To Vendor reports based on sales analysis of vendors from previous season. Liaison between showroom, department stores, boutiques, and photo-shoots. Assisted in presentation to buyers for Market of SS’11 collection. Organized showroom display for Alberta Ferretti Bridal, shoes and accessories. Assembled looks and dressed models based on buyers’ and sales executives’ selections. Reviewed resumes of internship candidates, conducted preliminary telephone interviews, and scheduled final interviews with Sales Representatives.
Summer 2009
Assisted yoga instructor in the conducting ashtanga yoga classes. Created and designed studio’s locals advertising campaign including schedule, posters and website. Assisted in organizing annual community and charity events with the yoga center and the local municipality. Researched a variety of eco-friendly bottled water sources for use at the River’s Edge Yoga Center. Secured event sponsorship for the yoga center from Brazilian Springs Water Company.
RELATED EXPERIENCES & ACTIVITIES Dominican Republic Mission Trip, Orphanage Outreach, Dominican Republic • •
Special Olympics, Episcopal High School, Alexandria, VA •
April 2007
Taught a class of 30 orphans to speak and write English during a 3-week mission trip. Assisted in building a new house for the Orphanage.
2005-2009
Mentored special needs students in athletic sportsmanship, health, and social development.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • • • • •
Fluent in English, Bulgarian, and proficient in French Highly proficient in Microsoft and Macintosh: Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and inDesign. Extensive travel to Italy, France, England, Germany, Croatia, Bulgaria, Australia, Dominican Republic, and U.A.E. Interests include art, urban design, architecture, yoga, travel, ballet and modern dance Goals: to achieve a well-rounded professional background in voluntary services and non-profit organizations, understand public policy and neighborhood/city planning, achieve a masters degree in Urban Design and Sociology, pursue career in Urban Design.
