DAYNA D'ELETTO
New York,NY
Summary
Motivated Designer with more then 15 years of experience turning creative concepts into striking visuals. Focused on researching stylistic ideas to develop the appropriate design execution. Proficient in the latest technology with the expertise and creativity to integrate industry trends. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Designer -TV, Film & Live Events
Self employed
01.2002 - Current
- Work with the Directors and Producers to select settings and styles that visually tell a story
- Executed designs that adhered to overall creative vision and direction.
- Gathered information to determine best execution of creative ideas.
- Worked with technical teams to effectively incorporate lighting, sound and other features.
Adjunct Professor of Interior Design
Various Educational Institutions
08.2007 - 05.2018
- Educational Institutions: NYU-SCPS, The Fashion Institute of Technology, The Art Institute
- Courses taught: Presentation Techniques I, Colors for Interiors, AutoCAD I and AutoCAD II, Sources for I.D., Studio Design II, Rendering, Elements and I.D., Residential Design, Urban Development, Professional Practice, Space Planning and Illustration in Film.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
Art Director / Set Dresser for TV Production
John Yeck Designs
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Supported senior designer with mockups, material searches and specifications for designs.
- Designed storyboards and plot sequences to demonstrate senior designer's vision to management.
- Planned, designed, managed construction crew and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
Education
Master of Arts - Scenic Design
SUNY Purchase College
Purchase, NY05.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY05.1996
Skills
- 3D Rendering
- AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe suite Expertise
- Design and Planning
- Create Construction Documents
- Team Collaboration
- Project Management
- Budget Tracking and Development
- Budget Management
- Team Collaborations
- Crew Oversight
Websites
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Affiliations
- Member of The United Scenic Artists Local 829, IATSE
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Adjunct Professor of Interior Design
Various Educational Institutions
08.2007 - 05.2018
Production Designer -TV, Film & Live Events
Self employed
01.2002 - Current
Art Director / Set Dresser for TV Production
John Yeck Designs
01.2002 - 01.2008
Master of Arts - Scenic Design
SUNY Purchase College
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
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