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Work History
Education
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Additional Licensing
Community Service
References
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Certification
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Prosha Korangy

Hoboken,USA

Summary

Dynamic interior design leader with a proven track record at Perkins and Will and a start-up design studio, excelling in project management and client relationship management. Spearheaded initiatives that generated over $3.2 million in sales while enhancing workplace standards. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and skilled in problem-solving, driving impactful design solutions across diverse projects.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Founder + creative lead

Prosha Interiors + Design
New York, NY
03.2020 - Current
  • Designed and drafted construction documents for residential projects including concept, material and furniture selection for projects in Maryland, Washington, DC, New Jersey, New York City and Connecticut.
  • Commercial renovation of shell space including design concept, evaluating bids, sourcing materials and furniture for projects for all projects.
  • Secure projects through various professional networks. Since 2020 we have completed $3.2 million in sales and continue to strengthen relationships with our community and vendors.

INTERIOR DESIGNER

Perkins and Will
New York, NY
07.2018 - 03.2020
  • Created Workplace Guideline Standards for BlackRock which facilitated a global contract for future workplace locations.
  • Collaboration with designers and client team to compose test-fits, design development, and documentation through construction for BlackRock Atlanta.
  • Contributed in a pilot agile study for ViacomCBS which consisted of charrettes, surveying employees, and client meetings. The outcome of this study will directly impact future workplace standards.
  • Composed test-fits and design development concepts for two floors undergoing renovation at ViacomCBS.
  • Managed LEED Gold documentation for Guardian Life Insurance and the project was awarded designation.
  • Managed LEED and Fitwel documentation for Perkins and Will’s 2020 office relocation.

Asset manager

Gaia Real Estate
New York, NY
11.2015 - 12.2016
  • Responsible for asset managing Gaia’s Northeast portfolio in excess of 1 million sq. ft. of multi-family and office properties (3 multi-family and 1 office building were conversions or under construction). This includes the review of all financial reports to ensure communication between Sponsor, lenders, JV partners, and on-site teams.
  • Managed the construction and design team, direct report for sales/leasing and property management teams on a weekly basis to drive value and prioritize asset strategy (timing, cash & project management).
  • Monitor construction, OpEx and CapEx budgets; approved change orders, expenses over $5,000 and lender draws.
  • Participated in investor calls and presentations; lead JV partnership calls.

Vice President, asset management

The Moinian Group
New York, NY
05.2012 - 11.2015
  • Worked on operations of hotel, office, retail, and multi-family assets (+ $3 billion portfolio).
  • Collaborated with Starwood Hotels & Resorts and third party property management teams (i.e. Hersha Hospitality and Prudential Douglas Elliman) to create measureable asset improvement plans, strengthened overall communication, and reduced time-consuming tasks while improving accuracy.
  • Managed financial institutions and solved issues as presented; actively identified lenders for multi-family projects for seamless investor closings.
  • Created checks and balances to recover over $400,000 in uncollected utilities, erroneous tax and energy costs accrued.
  • Identified initiatives in the portfolio to enhance performance-generating IRRs in excess of 35%.

Senior associate

Humboldt Hospitality Advisors
McLean, VA
10.2008 - 11.2010
  • Worked directly with managing principals to bring in and develop marketing strategies for approximately 670 million sq. ft. of hotel product.
  • Underwriting for over $375 million in new acquisitions, property renovations and minimized OpEx.
  • Improved quarterly market research and developed statistical trends for hotel product in over 40 markets; prepared reports and presentations for Principals, Owners, Acquisition Directors, and Investors.

Senior research analyst to associate

CB Richard Ellis
Washington, DC
07.2003 - 11.2007
  • Associate in the Hotel Partners division. Provided over 130 million sq. ft. hospitality advisory to owners, developers, lenders, hotel chains, operators, and GSA.
  • Published hotel market trends, financial analysis, and presentations to institutional investors (Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Carr Hospitality, Marriott International, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, etc.).
  • Liaison between clients and senior brokers for market trends, financial analysis, and underwriting.
  • Senior analyst, and lead editor, in the Research Department overseeing the department’s analysis of market statistics and reports in the Baltimore/Washington region.
  • Lead training of over 10 researchers employed in the Washington, DC Metropolitan office locations.
  • Quarterly market research expert to internal and external sources such as GWCAR and GlobeSt.com. Published in GlobeSt.com.

Education

AAS - interior design

Parsons The New School
New York, NY
01.2018

Masters of real estate -

Georgetown University
Washington, DC
01.2012

Bachelor of Arts -

University of MD
College Park, MD
01.2006

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Organizational skills
  • Client relationship management
  • Project management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Budgeting and planning
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership abilities
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Revit and AutoCAD
  • SketchUp proficiency
  • Bluebeam expertise

Additional Licensing

  • LEED ID+C Associate, 2020
  • NCIDQ, Expected Fall 2025

Community Service

  • ASID, New York, NY
  • U.S. Green Building Council, ID+C Green Associate
  • Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW), New York, NY
  • Retail Design Institute (RDI), New York, NY
  • City Meals, Volunteer

References

Upon request

Hobbies and Interests

  • Travelling
  • Tennis
  • Running
  • Reading
  • DIY Projects

Affiliations

  • 2024 New Jersey State Triathlete
  • 2025 NYC Mental Health 10K Run

Languages

Spanish
Elementary
Persian
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • LEED Associate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Founder + creative lead

Prosha Interiors + Design
03.2020 - Current

INTERIOR DESIGNER

Perkins and Will
07.2018 - 03.2020

Asset manager

Gaia Real Estate
11.2015 - 12.2016

Vice President, asset management

The Moinian Group
05.2012 - 11.2015

Senior associate

Humboldt Hospitality Advisors
10.2008 - 11.2010

Senior research analyst to associate

CB Richard Ellis
07.2003 - 11.2007

AAS - interior design

Parsons The New School

Masters of real estate -

Georgetown University

Bachelor of Arts -

University of MD

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