Experience

No More Fear Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interpreter/board member

  • Sep 2013 - Present

  Russian-English interpreter Russian-English interpreter



KABO NYC

• Craftsman/designer/founder

  • Nov 2011 - Present

  Managed creative direction, design and manufacturing of custom leather handbags and accessories. Sold product to a variety boutiques and individuals throughout New York City. Researched markets, shopped retail, and interacted with consumers to establish trends. Produced samples, supervised manufacturing, and worked with factories in New York and Ethiopia. Sourced and chose materials (leather, color, finishes) for samples. Accomplishments: Won first prize at the Independent Handbag Designer Awards for Best Handmade Bag category in 2015. Featured in Vogue UK (7 months in 2017), Glamour UK (July 2016), and Instyle (September 2015). Contributed to multiple charities including Accessories Council Benefit Auction, Tibet House US at Christie’s Auction House, and Education Through Music Chilldren’s Benefit Gala. Spearheaded creative direction to seasonal photoshoots, including casting and styling. Provided direction for activation of sponsorships and brand collaborations. Promoted brand through social media. Show less



Rubin Museum of Art

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Musician/curator

  • Mar 2011 - Aug 2015

  Musician and curator at a monthly performance event called Talking Stick. Featured performers: Patti Smith, Suzzy Roche, Ann Waldman among others. Musician and curator at a monthly performance event called Talking Stick. Featured performers: Patti Smith, Suzzy Roche, Ann Waldman among others.



Ensemble of Early Music Galliarda

• Woodwinds Musician

  • 2000 - 2011

  Took a part in numerous festivals and competitions in Russia and Europe as a part of the ensemble as well as solo performer. Accomplishments : Performed for the former Queen of Netherlands Beatrix’ special visit to Nizhny Novgorod, performed for Mstislav Rostropovich’ 81 birthday, won Grand Prix for authentic baroque technique at an International music competition held in Moscow (summer 2007) etc. Took a part in numerous festivals and competitions in Russia and Europe as a part of the ensemble as well as solo performer. Accomplishments : Performed for the former Queen of Netherlands Beatrix’ special visit to Nizhny Novgorod, performed for Mstislav Rostropovich’ 81 birthday, won Grand Prix for authentic baroque technique at an International music competition held in Moscow (summer 2007) etc.