Pitenko Olga

Citizenship: Россия
Native language: Русский
Language proficiency: English - fluent, Испанский - basic knowledge
Interrests: Travelling1, photography1
Autobiography
PROFILE
• Solid foundation in wide range of design projects from urban planning to housing design
• Three years of project management and design in Russia; experience in working with North-American planning company
• Interest in implementing cultural emphasis in design. Thesis project “An experience of an American company in Russia” describes the process used by American company, SOM, in Russia; informs architects on similarities and differences of design process in Russia and recommends to architects the most effective strategies while designing in a country different from their own.
• Fluency in English and Russian, knowledge of Spanish, ability to work in multilingual environment as a team player
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, ArchiCad , SketchUp, 3DStudioMax, PhotoShop, InDesign, Illustrator
Current job
- DesignWorkshop, Denver, USA - Intern Architect1 (from june 2006-06-01 00:00:00.0)
Engaged in development of master plan for mixed-used development in Austin, TX
Designed urban street structure, coordinated utilities system placement, open space analysis, park design
Previous jobs
- Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), Chicago office,USA - Intern Architect1 (2005-05-01 00:00:00.0 - 2005-08-01 00:00:00.0)
Prepared design and construction documents for Burj Dubai project (currently the tallest skyscraper in the world)
- Architectural bureau “Project,” Russia www.abpro.ru - Architect2 (2003-07-01 00:00:00.0 - 2004-07-01 00:00:00.0)
Developed project design: interior, exterior, landscape, furniture
Handled client and building industry communication, coordinated structural, plumbing and electrical drawings
Supervised construction process on site - “Don-Service,” Russia, Rostov-on-Don - Designer1 (2002-03-01 00:00:00.0 - 2003-10-01 00:00:00.0)
Project development: storage spaces for stores, supermarkets, restaurants. Equipment design
University education
- Kansas State University, USA, Architecture, Master of Architecture, 2006-2006
- Rostov State Academy of Architecture and Art, Architecture, Architect, 2003-2003
- Rostov State Academy of Architecture and Art, Architecture, Teacher of Professional Education, 2002-2002
- Rostov State Academy of Architecture and Art, Architecture, Bachelor of Architecture, 2002-2002
Training courses
- Project Management Bootcamp I, PSMJ Resources Inc.,Certificate of Achievement, 2006