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Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level interior designer position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Hi, I’m
Ruzie Degirmenci
Interior Designer
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Overview
18
years of professional experience
12
years of post-secondary education
3
Certifications
4
Languages
Work History
The Language Group, Virginia Beach , VA
Interpreter
05.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Provided in-person interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Facilitated communication between law enforcement, medical, and social services personnel and individuals who need language assistance.
Telelanguage, Portland , OR
Over the Phone Interpreter
07.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Provided over-the-phone interpretation for clients from US-Canada & UK who need language assistance in legal, medical, immigration and in social context.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
Play Your Court , International Organization
USPTA Tennis Professional
06.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Delivered high level of energy and enthusiasm to all tennis players that range from kids to adults from all skill levels-oriented activities, private and group lessons encouraging competition-level advancement with learning objectives tailored to individual needs.
- Organized summer camps for children between ages of 3 and 10 to develop tennis skills and improve play.
Pasha Mezze, Norfolk, VA
Manager
08.2008 - 10.2019
Job overview
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Managed social media and marketing activities.
- Planned and executed events and catering services.
- Joined organizations and networking events on behalf of establishment to improve sales and create new clientele.
Greenbrier Country Club, Chesapeake , VA
Assistant Tennis Coach
05.2005 - 09.2007
Job overview
- Coached and assisted junior tennis players in advanced game techniques and competition strategies in group and private lessons.
- Taught proper physical conditioning for maximum endurance, health, and safety.
- Did continuous maintenance of clay courts and prepared them lessons and match play.
Hun Development, Istanbul , Turkiye
Interior Designer
01.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborated with the Hun Development team in designing floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
- Applied green building and environmental design into business and residential projects.
- Implemented multiple high-end residential and commercial interior design projects within cost, quality and timeframe targets.
- Researched and stayed current on industry trends to incorporate new products into designs.
- Oversaw installation of finishes, furniture and other design elements to control final product.
HUN DEVELOPMENT, ISTANBUL, TURKIYE
LEEP AP
05.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback throughout certification process for LEED Gold level-certified luxury residences.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
Tidewater Community College Norfolk, VA
Associate of Applied Science from Interior Design
08.2020 - 12.2024
University Overview
Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA
Bachelor of Arts from Spanish Language & Literature/Theatre Minor:French
09.2011 - 05.2015
University Overview
- Member of National Honors Society
Norfolk State University Norfolk, VA
Bachelor of Arts from Tourism And Hospitality Management
08.2004 - 05.2008
University Overview
Skills
Analytical and Critical Thinking
undefinedAccomplishments
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of designers in the development of restaurant designing project
- Collaborated with team of 2 in the development of events hence increased the number of clientele through persistent organization of events.
Software
AutoCAD
Certification
USPTA Tennis Pro
Interests
Tennis, Swimming, Triathlon
Dance: Ballet - Ballroom
Architecture & Design
Art, Art history & Furniture making
Doing research on history and international relations
Theater/Performing
Fine art freelance artist
Fine art freelance artist
I have been commissioned for variety of fine art projects. In addition to those I've also had my personal art exhibits and sold over 20 pieces of artworks, some of these exhibitions are listed below:
Art Exhibit at Gallery V -Cape Charles 9/11 live exhibit (September 2017)
Art Exhibit at Gallery 21 - Norfolk, VA Exhibit of all works (August 2018)
Art Exhibit at Aromas - Newport News, VA (February 2019)
Art Exhibit at James River Country Club - Newport News, VA (May 2019)
Art Exhibit at Taste Oceanfront - Virginia Beach, VA (October 2019)
Art Exhibit at Perry Glass Studio - Norfolk, VA (May 2021)
I currently have my art on various commercial sites, applied on different products, such as Zazzle, Society6, and Redbubble under the shop names: Ruzieart & Tennis Vibes.
Timeline
LEED AP BD+C
08-2022
GREEN DESIGN CERTIFICATION
05-2022
Tidewater Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Interior Design
08.2020 - 12.2024
Interpreter
The Language Group
05.2019 - Current
Over the Phone Interpreter
Telelanguage
07.2018 - Current
LEEP AP
HUN DEVELOPMENT
05.2017 - Current
USPTA Tennis Professional
Play Your Court
06.2016 - Current
USPTA Tennis Pro
05-2016
Interior Designer
Hun Development
01.2015 - Current
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Arts from Spanish Language & Literature/Theatre Minor:French
09.2011 - 05.2015
Manager
Pasha Mezze
08.2008 - 10.2019
Assistant Tennis Coach
Greenbrier Country Club
05.2005 - 09.2007
Norfolk State University
Bachelor of Arts from Tourism And Hospitality Management
08.2004 - 05.2008
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