Lee Paganakis
Seattle,WA
Summary
Dedicated supervisor and technician of interior living walls and plantscapes with installation and pest management experience. Versatile leader committed to continuous improvements. Focused on using training, monitoring, and team building to grow knowledge for themselves and others.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Living Wall Supervisor
Botanical Designs
Seattle, WA
10.2022 - Current
- Execute maintenance of living walls, including plant selection, planting, and care for longevity.
- Communicate actively with team members, clients, and managers.
- Perform and supervise maintenance of irrigation systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Lead interior integrated pest management strategies to address application needs.
- Conduct regular inspections of living walls and other interior plantscape for quality control.
- Operate mechanical lifts and utilize power tools efficiently.
- Maintain company vehicle
- Proficiency in urban driving.
Scenic Artist
Haskett Works
Seattle, WA
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Led large-scale exterior project involving sculpture, painting, and installation.
- Collaborated in creative brainstorming sessions to improve ideas and solve problems.
- Communicated with artists to reflect the client's vision and deadline.
- Fabricated final product including paint samples, foam sculpting, epoxy coating, patching, painting, and finishing.
Creative
Chaosmic
Seattle, WA
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Established an independent art studio focusing on mixed media applications.
- Participated in several interior and exterior projects, including both new fabrication and restoration.
- Met with commission clients to gain agreement on artistic project goals, parameters, and financial considerations.
- Utilized paint, sculpture, and digital techniques to design and fabricate custom projects and create engaging and unique paintings, drawings, and mixed media pieces.
- Utilized personal protective equipment and proper ventilation systems to promote safe artwork creation.
- Managed inventory and maintained supply of equipment and materials.
Scenic Artist and Industrial
USA 829
New York, NY
09.2016 - 07.2022
- Fabricated custom sets and props, and created engaging and unique paintings, graphics, and mixed media projects for stage, TV, film, and exhibits
- Initiated and developed partnerships as department point of contact
- Collaborated with creative departments to maintain focus on several different projects at one time and hit deadlines
- Organized and managed multiple shops and stages, including ordering from vendors, maintaining resource documents, and budgeting $10,000+/week
- Designed and opened 4 new shop locations
- Projects Include: New Amsterdam, The Affair, The Many Saints of Newark, Living With Yourself, Punisher, Jessica Jones, The Watcher, Ellis Island, and Norwegian Cruise Lines
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Neuroscience ILM, Psychology minor
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY08.2016
Skills
- Creative problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Inventory management and documentation
- Adobe software proficiency
- Microsoft Office suite
- Power tool operation
- Horticultural identification
- Blueprint interpretation
- Floral design
- Irrigation system maintenance
- Integrated pest management
- MEWP lift certification
- Fall protection certification
- Urban driving
- Proactive teamwork
- Client relationship management
- Photography
Timeline
Living Wall Supervisor
Botanical Designs
10.2022 - Current
Scenic Artist
Haskett Works
05.2022 - 10.2022
Creative
Chaosmic
11.2021 - 10.2022
Scenic Artist and Industrial
USA 829
09.2016 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Neuroscience ILM, Psychology minor
Syracuse University