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Iryna Volkova United Kingdom/Ukraine

Project Manager | Interior Design & Hospitality Projects
5–6 Louisa Terrace, Exmouth, EX8 2AQ, Devon, UK
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Professional Summary
Project Manager with over 25 years of experience in interior design, hospitality, and complex project coordination. Combines structured project management, strong operational control, advanced spatial thinking, and creative problem-solving. Experienced in managing projects from early concept stage through implementation, coordinating teams, contractors, and stakeholders, and delivering results under time pressure and high responsibility.
Initiated and managed collaborations with suppliers working with Walt Disney Studios and Marvel Pictures. Delivered projects for international clients worldwide, consistently achieving excellent client feedback and repeat engagements.

Core Competencies
• Project management in interior design and hospitality
• End-to-end project coordination (concept → execution)
• Workflow, timeline, and documentation management
• Coordination of contractors, suppliers, and service teams
• Budget-aware planning and decision-making
• Risk management and crisis response
• Multitasking in operational environments
• Strong spatial thinking and exceptional technical memory
• Stakeholder communication and client relations

Professional Experience
Project Manager | Interior Design & Hospitality Projects
Ashton Court Hotel, Devon, United Kingdom
July 2023 – Present
• Coordinating interior design and renovation projects within an operating hotel
• Managing workflows between management, contractors, and service teams
• Ensuring operational continuity during renovation and redesign phases
• Supporting guest experience improvement through structured design solutions

Project Manager | Guest Relations & Renovation Projects
Lyme Bay Holidays & Masons Arms Hotel, United Kingdom
June 2022 – October 2022
• Coordinated renovation and property improvement projects
• Managed timelines, quality standards, and functional requirements
• Improved layouts and usability based on guest feedback

Project Manager | Interior Design Projects
Home & Decor Hub, Kyiv, Ukraine
May 1997 – Present
• Managing interior design and renovation projects from early concept stage
• Coordinating contractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary teams
• Preparing layouts, documentation, and visual presentations
• Translating design concepts into structured implementation plans
• Controlling quality, functionality, and compliance with project constraints

Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Project Management(with Honor) Vadym Hetman National Economic University, Kyiv — 2006
Master of Arts (MA) — Interior Design and Decoration-Kyiv National University of Design — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BSc) -Materials Study and Research-Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv — 1992
Master of Arts -Artistic Painting and Decorative Arts-Kyiv Art School — 1988

Certifications & Memberships
• Certified Project Management Professional
• Member of the British Interior Design Society (SBID)
• SBID Competition Finalist — Residential Design, London (2022)
• Feng Shui Certification — Joey Yap, Singapore
• Driving License — Category B (Automatic)
• Trap Shooting Certificate

Languages
English — Fluent
Ukrainian — Native
Russian — Fluent
French — Basic
Driving licence “B” category, AT