Hi, I’m Valentina Crobu. I’m a Senior Interior Designer and Project Manager with extensive experience leading residential renovations and commercial spaces in Vancouver and Lecce. I provide end-to-end interior design services, from concept creation and 3D modeling to construction drawings, specifications, and on-site coordination with trades. Fluent in English and Italian, with Spanish and Portuguese as well, I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. I’m passionate about crafting spaces that reflect clients’ identities and culture while embracing sustainable design and thoughtful details.

Valentina Crobu

Hi, I’m Valentina Crobu. I’m a Senior Interior Designer and Project Manager with extensive experience leading residential renovations and commercial spaces in Vancouver and Lecce. I provide end-to-end interior design services, from concept creation and 3D modeling to construction drawings, specifications, and on-site coordination with trades. Fluent in English and Italian, with Spanish and Portuguese as well, I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. I’m passionate about crafting spaces that reflect clients’ identities and culture while embracing sustainable design and thoughtful details.

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Hi, I’m Valentina Crobu. I’m a Senior Interior Designer and Project Manager with extensive experience leading residential renovations and commercial spaces in Vancouver and Lecce. I provide end-to-end interior design services, from concept creation and 3D modeling to construction drawings, specifications, and on-site coordination with trades.

Fluent in English and Italian, with Spanish and Portuguese as well, I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. I’m passionate about crafting spaces that reflect clients’ identities and culture while embracing sustainable design and thoughtful details.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Interior Designer & Project Manager at Free Lance Projects
January 1, 2011 - Present
Provide full interior design services and project management for renovations across residential, hospitality and retail sectors in Vancouver and Lecce (Italy).
Senior Interior Designer & Creative Director at Aura Office Enviroment
April 1, 2017 - May 1, 2020
Lead design concepts, oversee design quality, and manage the design team from concept through construction; support sales during pre-sale activities.
Interior Design & Project Manager at White Spot Ltd.
December 1, 2015 - April 1, 2017
Provide interior design services and project management for White Spot restaurants (company-owned and franchises); coordinate consultants and trades; prepare building documentation.
Interior Design & Project Manager at Counterpoints Interiors
January 1, 2013 - December 1, 2015
Deliver complete interior design and project management for office renovations.
Interior Designer at Studio One Architecture
July 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Provide interior design support to architectural projects; contributed to YVR International Airport and other office/retail projects.
Interior Designer & Project Coordinator at Living Environments-Downsview Kitchens
January 1, 2011 - July 1, 2011
Provided design and CAD drawings for kitchens and washrooms; prepared specification sheets for plumbing, electrical, finishes; coordinated with clients and trades.
Interior Design Assistant at Peach Interior & Enviable Design
October 1, 2009 - July 1, 2011
Created design concepts, CAD drawings, specification sheets, and contributed to interior decoration and home staging for residential projects.
Interior Designer & Project Manager at Free Lance Projects
January 1, 2011 - Present
Provide full interior design service & project management on renovations in Vancouver and Lecce (Italy). Project scope includes residential and commercial renovations, drafting architectural drawings, 3D modeling, specifications, construction quotes, schedules, and change orders, with coordination across multiple trades.
Interior Designer & Project Manager at Counterpoints Interiors
January 1, 2013 - December 1, 2015
Provide full interior design service & project management for office renovations. Office design, feasibility studies, and coordination of multiple stakeholders.
Interior Design & Project Coordinator at Living Environments-Downsview Kitchens
October 1, 2009 - July 1, 2011
Provided design & CAD drawings for kitchens, prepared specification sheets for plumbing, electrical, furniture & finishes, prepared estimates & purchase orders, and coordinated with clients and trades.

Education

Diploma in Interior Design at Art Institute of Vancouver
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
BFA at Accademia delle Belle Arti, Rome, Italy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998
Diploma in Interior Design at Art Institute of Vancouver
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
BFA at Accademia delle Belle Arti, Rome, Italy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Other