Michelle Molnar
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Artistic professional and experienced designer in the commercial, retail/mixed-use, hospitality and residential space. Over 10 years in the US and overseas specializing in art, design, project management, client relations, and customer experience. Most recent position as an art consultant for high level clientele with a fine art gallery after 10 years in the field of architecture with such prestigious firms as Frank Gehry and RTKL.
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Education
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Master of Architecture ArchitectureUCLA1991 - 1994
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Bachelor of Architecture ArchitectureUNCC1985 - 1889
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Experience
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Designer / Art Consultant2012 - Nov 2019 (7 years 10 months)Designer/Art Consultant for exclusive art gallery. Worked with designers and high-end clientele, sourcing artists, curating shows and art collections for commercial and residential properties, from inception to installation.
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Designer / Owner / Co-Founder2017 - Oct 2019 (2 years 9 months)Co-founded Conscious Living Center with focus on yoga, meditation and education of conscious living practices. Designed and supervised construction of the yoga studio, retail space and gardens. Responsible for designing and hosting events, concerts, etc.
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Owner / Artist / Art AgentMICHELLE MOLNAR FINE ART2009 - 2011 (2 years)Fine artist with paintings in both public and private collections nationwide. Curated and promoted local art shows and events to promote my work, along with local artists. Refined sketching and concept or presentation abilities.
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Retail Sales / MerchandisingDelray Beach, FL2011 - 2011Sales and merchandising for high end jewelry clothing and furniture
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Project Designer / Project Manager I2008 - 2009 (1 year)Designer and Project Manager I for Marina Village portion for Ritz Carlton resort in Turks and Caicos, including Interior Design. Worked to develop Garcia Stromberg’s design guidelines and materials library.
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Project Designer2005 - 2007 (2 years)Project Designer for high-end restaurants, residential and mixed-use facilities including a private beach front residence in Manalapan, FL.
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Interim President / Project Designer / Project ArchitectMICHAEL S. MOLNAR AND ASSOCIATESUniontown, PA2007 - 2007Interim President following the passing of Michael S. Molnar. Project Designer / Project Architect for educational facilities for the Albert HONORS/AWARDS/ Gallatin School District including new elementary school and high school.
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Project Designer / Project Architect1993 - 1998 (5 years)Specialized in mixed use/retail design in the U.S. and overseas. Design charettes in Hong Kong for hotel, office and mixed use / retail projects. Winning design for Shanghai Plaza Competition - 3 million square foot mixed use / retail / entertainment center. Project Architect for El Paseo de Saratoga, a high end retail entertainment center.
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Project Architect / Project Designer1995 - 1996 (1 year)Project Designer / Project Architect for corporate offices. Additionally responsible for the design, computer modeling and production of sets for photo shoots. Designed U.S. Robotics Corporate Office in Mount Prospect, IL. Oversaw U.S. Gypsum set design for the U.S. Gypsum sales catalogue.
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Intern Architect1992 - 1993 (1 year)Created renderings for several prominent architecture publications including Progressive Architecture, Architecture and Tokyo A.D for Disney Concert Hall and Iowa Laser Laboratory. Participated in the design of minor design elements such as entryways and built working models for Mr. Gehry’s use during his design process. Model building for projects including Guggenheim Museum, Bilboa and an apartment complex in Frankfurt.
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Intern Architect1989 - 1991 (2 years)Created Concept, Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Documents, site inspection and client meetings for the Health Care Division of Odell’s Charlotte office. Cape Fear Valley Medical Center - designed chapel, nurses stations and created working drawings. Assisted with photo shoots with architectural photographer.
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Awards
- STEVEN GREENWALD DESIGN – Greater Ft. Lauderdale Alliance Entrepreneur Award - 2016
- TARPON RIVER ART CENTER - Artist in Residence / Gallery Openings – 2002-2004
- THE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF BERLIN - Select Thesis Projects Exhibition – 1995
- U.C.L.A. - Select Thesis Projects Exhibit – 1995
- LOS ANGELES METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY - Individual Thesis Presentation – 1994
- U.C.L.A. - A.I.A. Gold Medal recipient as top graduate – 1994
- U.C.L.A. - Best Thesis Award – 1994
- FRANK GEHRY – Presentation drawings for Progressive Architecture, Architecture and Tokyo AD
- U.C.L.A. - Graduate Merit Fellowship, Metcalfe Merit Fellowship – 1992-93
- U.N.C.C. - Dean’s List, Chancellor’s List – 1988-89 -
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