Paul Kiselev
Interior Design  |  Aspiring Architect
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Design Software
AutoCAD Onshape SketchUp Bluebeam Revu
Design Practice
2D Drafting Technical Drawing Scale Model Making
Professional
Team Leadership Detail-Oriented Collaborative
Languages
English — Native Russian — Fluent

I am building a foundation in interior design with the goal of pursuing a Master of Architecture. I want to create interiors where floor plans, material palettes, and light reflect deliberate thought, then carry that intent into architecture at every scale.

Eastern Michigan University
B.S. Interior Design  ·  Minor in Construction Management  ·  Ypsilanti, MI
Honors College
Washtenaw Community College
Associate in General Studies  ·  Ann Arbor, MI
GPA 3.65 Institutional Honors Dual Enrollment Michigan Transfer Agreement
  • Dean's High Honor Roll — Fall 2023
  • Dean's Honor Roll — Fall 2024, Winter 2025
  • Relevant coursework: Construction Graphics, Basic Drawing I, Ceramics I & II
Ypsilanti Community High School
High School Diploma  ·  Dual Enrollment Honors  ·  Ypsilanti, MI

Graduated simultaneously with an Associate's Degree through dual enrollment at Washtenaw Community College — completing both programs concurrently as an Honors student.

River Ripple Pavilion physical model
Design Theory I
River Ripple Pavilion
In Development
More Coming Soon

View selected academic and design work online.

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Ann Arbor YMCA
Ann Arbor, MI
Deck Supervisor  2024 — Present
  • Oversee pool operations and enforce safety protocols across staff and patrons
  • Coordinate scheduling and make real-time operational decisions in high-pressure environments
  • First point of contact for safety incidents — trained in emergency response and crisis management
Swim Instructor  2023 — Present
  • Teach structured lessons across all skill levels, adapting instruction to each individual learner
  • Design and deliver progression-based curriculum from beginner through advanced levels
Lifeguard  2023 — Present
  • Maintain active surveillance of aquatic environments; respond to emergencies with precision
  • Uphold all American Red Cross protocols for patron safety and facility compliance
YMCA SAW Program
Ann Arbor YMCA  ·  Volunteer

The SAW Program is a YMCA initiative providing supervised aquatic programming for participants with disabilities and special needs. Served in all three roles — deck supervisor, swim instructor, and lifeguard — across sessions, adapting responsibilities to program needs each week.

Audio Technician
Church  ·  Volunteer  ·  Four Years
  • Managed live sound production for weekly services and special events
  • Developed technical proficiency in audio mixing, signal routing, and live troubleshooting
Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid
American Red Cross  ·  Completed Aug 23, 2026  ·  Valid through Aug 23, 2028
Administering Emergency Oxygen
American Red Cross  ·  Completed Oct 19, 2025  ·  Valid through Oct 19, 2027
Swim Instructor — V.6
YMCA  ·  2023 / 2024 / 2025
Bloodborne Pathogens
YMCA
Honors College
Eastern Michigan University
2025 — Present
Institutional Honors — Graduated with Honors
Washtenaw Community College
2025
Dean's High Honor Roll
Washtenaw Community College
Fall 2023
Dean's Honor Roll
Washtenaw Community College
Fall 2024 & Winter 2025
Dual Enrollment Honors Achievement
Associate's Degree and High School Diploma completed simultaneously
2025
NSLS — National Society of Leadership and Success
Honor society recognizing students of outstanding leadership and achievement
2024
Upward Bound
Federal TRiO program supporting first-generation college students
2022 — 2025