Mihail Valentinov Ivanov is a Bulgarian artist currently living in Italy. He has a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts specializing in painting from universities in Bulgaria and Italy. He also has a Master's degree in Fine Arts specializing in decoration from the Academy of Fine Arts in Genoa, Italy. Ivanov has work experience as an exhibition guide, decorator/muralist, freelance photographer, and exclusive photographer. He is highly skilled in various art techniques including painting, sculpture, drawing, and decoration.

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PERSONAL INFORMATION Mihail Valentinov Ivanov
Via Asiago 2/228, CAP 16137, Genova, Italia
+39 327 37 94 618
m.w.ivanov@gmail.com
http://www.artmajeur.com/korsikow/
Skype: drugarqt
Sex Male | Date of birth 05/02/1990 | Nationality Bulgarian
WORK EXPERIENCE
WORK EXPERIENC
WORK EXPERIENCE
JOBAPPLIED FOR
POSITION
PREFERRED JOB
STUDIESAPPLIED FOR
Exhibition Guide
Exhibition Guide
Marina Ravera Oneto (Academy of Fine Arts, Genoa, Italy) 12/2012 – 01/2013
▪ Describe tour points of interest to group members, and respond to questions
▪ Provide directions and other pertinent information to visitors
▪ Monitor visitors' activities to ensure compliance with establishment or tour regulations and safety
practices
01.12.2012-31.01.2013
Art / Tourism Sector
Decorator / Muralist
Fondation MUVITA(via G. Marconi,165, Arenzano, Italy)
▪ Preparation and presentation of proficient project proposals for outside murals, in occasion of the
initiative “Energy Days 2013”
▪ Realization of pre-established projects
06-07.2013
Art / Decoration
Freelance Photographer
“Art Commission”, Virginia Monteverde
(Art Commission – art / cultural association; Location: Palazzo Ducale, Genoa, Italy)
▪ Live coverage / documentation of various cultural events like exhibitions and art seminars
▪ Documentation of art works like paintings, drawing, sculpture, installations and others; preparation of
photos for use in catalogues and various brochures.
Freelance work
Art / Photography

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WORK EXPERIENC
EDUCATIONAND TRAINING
EDUCATIONAND TRAINING
PERSONAL SKILLS
Exclusive Photographer
www.dreamstime.com (freelance work)
▪ Creation of high-quality stock footage photography for commercial use
▪ New concept creation for meeting customers needs
▪ Developing expertise with software to digitally enhance images
12.2013-01.2015
Art / Photography
Bachelor of Fine Arts – Specialization in Painting Bachelor
(graduated with the
highest honours)
Faculty of Fine Arts, Veliko Tyrnovo, Bulgaria (2009-2010)
Academy of FineArts, Genoa, Italy (2010-2012)
08.2009-06.2012
▪ Competency in traditional arts: Painting, Sculpture, Drawing, Decoration.
▪ Competency in contemporary art subject: Technique of ModernArts, Performance and Installation.
▪ Photography theory and techniques
Master of Fine Arts – Specialization in Decoration Master
( graduated with the
highest honours)
Academy of FineArts, Genoa, Italy
08..2012-02.2015
▪ Specialization and competency in various decoration techniques: wall painting, architectonical
decoration, inside mural decoration.
▪ Competency in contemporary art subject: Technique of ModernArts, Performance and Installation.
Mother tongue(s) Bulgarian
UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITINGOther language(s)
Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production
Italian Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
English Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
German Sufficient Sufficient Sufficient Sufficient Sufficient
Communication skills ▪ Excellent written and verbal communication skills gained through my experience as an exhibition
guide
▪ Confident, articulate and professional speaking abilities
▪ Empathic listener and persuasive speaker
▪ Creative and factual writing capabilities

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Organisational / managerial skills Organisational Skills acquired when working as a Exhibition Guide and Freelance Photographer:
▪ excellent interpersonal customer-relation skills
▪ able to deal courteously, professionally and tactfully with the general public in a variety of
circumstances
▪ ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
▪ simultaneous multitasking capabilities
▪ coordination of activities and other events
Job-related skills Skills acquired in the field of Photography, Decoration and Arts in general
▪ establish customers’ needs and explain and demonstrate products to them, which may involve
providing technical descriptions
▪ carry out formal presentations of products using videos and other training aids
▪ determination and excellent sales and negotiation skills
▪ flexibility and team work
Computer skills ▪ ability to work with “Windows” operating system and proficient Internet research skills
▪ excellent command of Microsoft Office™ tools.
▪ excellent knowledge of Adobe programs such as Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro and InDesign
▪ proficient knowledge of ZBrush and Nikon Capture
Other skills ▪ excellent and proven skills and experience with creative writing
▪ excellent and proven skills in drawing, sculpture, graphic
Driving licence ▪ B
Publications
Presentations
Projects
Conferences
Seminars
Honours and awards
Memberships
References
My work as an artist was published in a number of different newspapers and catalogues,
the most important being:
▪ Catalogue “V° Concorso Internazionale Olimpico di Pittura e Scultura “ARTE E SPORT”, by Ugo
Ristori (2012)
▪ Catalogue “Fra Sogno e Realtà”, by Maria Rosa Piromalli (2013)
▪ Catalogue “XII Biennale di Acquarello”, by Francesca Brugnettini (2013)
▪ Catalogue “PROFILI D’ARTISTA (Percorsi D’Arte Contemporanea)”, by Mario Napoli, Elena
Colombo and Andrea Rossetti (2014)
▪ short articles published in “Il Secolo XIX” and “L’ANCORA”
Honors and Awards:
▪ Second place in the art contest “Il Paesaggio Industriale”, managed by Franco Dioli, 2013
▪ Special prize in creative writing contest “Flight”, managed by Silistra High School, Bulgaria, 2012
Memberships:
▪ Cultural ArtAssociation “GALA”, Cogoleto Italy
▪ Cultural ArtAssociation “Art Commission”, Genoa, Italy
▪ Global Civic Organization “AVAAZ”
Workshops, internships, programs:
▪ I was selected to participate in the international student exchange program “Erasmus”, 2011
▪ two month internship at the art / cultural association “GALA”, 06 / 07 - 2013, I was responsible for
guiding visitors and supervising the ongoing exhibition
▪ Art Workshop “100 Artisti per 100 Anni Dalla Grande Guerra”, Valli del Pasubio, managed by Marco
Rotelli, 2014

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ANNEXES
Mihail Valentino Ivanov:
▪ Letter of Recommendation