Alexandra Mirro
Great Neck
Summary
Creative professional with a unique background in engineering, committed to bringing imaginative concepts to life through compelling artwork — abstract faces, imagined objects, psychedelic mandalas, botanical forms, sacred geometry, high-energy color fields, expressive figures, and invented environments — rendered with exceptional precision and emotional intensity across various mediums including marker, acrylic, graphite, pastel, and mixed media.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Strategy & Proposal Design Lead
Ernst & Young Infrastructure Advisors
New York
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Conceived and delivered visual content for 30+ successful procurement packages supporting capital programs exceeding $20 billion (clients: USDOT, PANYNJ, NJ Transit, MTA, NYC agencies)
- Designed 350+ analytical dashboards, infographics, and animated presentation decks that transformed complex financial and risk data into persuasive, stakeholder-ready narratives — consistently praised as best-in-class by partners and public-sector clients
- Authored and illustrated 25 complete RFP/RFQ responses (150–550 pages) under 48–96-hour deadlines, contributing to contract awards valued at over $5 billion in projected funding
- Served as de-facto creative director on 20+ cross-functional teams of 10–40 members, reducing review cycles by 35–40% through superior visual storytelling
Preconstruction Design Coordination Intern (Experiential Entertainment Venues)
ARCO/Murray National Construction
01.2020 - 12.2020
Project Management & Compliance Intern (Municipal Infrastructure)
RJ Industries
01.2019 - 12.2019
Education
Master of Engineering - Smart Infrastructure Finance
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI05-2021
Skills
- Drawing materials: graphite, charcoal, ink, and marker
- RFP preparation
- Project management
- Visual storytelling
- Creative direction
- Team leadership
- Visual design
- Product design
- Illustration
- Design thinking
- Layout design
- Design concept development
- Color mediums: pastel and acrylic
- Mixed media artistry
- Adobe Creative Suite proficiency
- Procreate application expertise
- Rhino 3D modeling skills
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Bluebeam Revu knowledge
- Project presentations
- Ergonomics expertise
- Creative thinking
- Relationship building
- Multitasking and organization skills
- Attention to detail
- Goal setting strategies
- Layout development
Websites
Selected Capabilities
- Visual translation of complex systems
- Large-scale project leadership
- High-stakes deadline execution
- Cross-disciplinary team direction
- Spatial systems thinking applied to experiential and fine-art outcomes
Interests
- Abstract fine art
- Sacred geometry
- Botanical abstraction
- Immersive spatial narrative
- High-altitude exploration
- Daily creative practice
- Sound Design & Audio Technology: Applied knowledge of audio principles to build and fine-tune personal high-fidelity speaker systems, enhancing technical skills in equipment integration and acoustical analysis.
- Music Appreciation & Analysis: Active engagement with diverse music genres, fostering a global perspective and strong analytical listening skills.
Availability
Immediately available for gallery representation, residencies, commissions, experiential design studios, immersive teams, industrial design roles, or hybrid creative positions — New York or remote.
Tools And Media
Graphite, Charcoal, Ink, Marker, Pastel, Acrylic, Mixed Media, Adobe Creative Suite (expert), Procreate, Rhino 3D (intermediate), AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu
Creative Practice
Builds immersive, emotionally charged environments through bold freehand sketching, intuitive spatial storytelling, and concept-driven placemaking. Blends natural softness with futuristic form to shape atmosphere, mood, and sensory experience. Translates abstract ideas into clean visual narratives that feel alive, warm, and intentional.
Timeline
Visual Strategy & Proposal Design Lead
Ernst & Young Infrastructure Advisors
01.2022 - 01.2024
Preconstruction Design Coordination Intern (Experiential Entertainment Venues)
ARCO/Murray National Construction
01.2020 - 12.2020
Project Management & Compliance Intern (Municipal Infrastructure)
RJ Industries
01.2019 - 12.2019
Master of Engineering - Smart Infrastructure Finance
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Michigan