2002-2004: MA, Degree in Fashion Studies (specializing in Design and Technology of Accessories), London College of Fashion, United Kingdom
2000-2001: BTEC Professional Development Certificate in Design of Footwear and Accessories, Cordwainers, United Kingdom
1997-2000: BA-magna cum laude (specializing in Design and Technology of Accessories for the Fashion Industry), London College of Fashion, United Kingdom
1996-1997: BTEC Certificate in Fashion Design and Illustration, London College of Fashion, United Kingdom

2001: Designer and Producer of Accessories for the 2001 Jeremy Bueno Catwalk Collection
2000: Designer and Producer of Handbags for Robinson & Valentine
08-09/1999: Assisted in the Construction of Leather Handbags, Bill Amberg, London, United Kingdom
06-07/1999: Designer of Bags and Textile Embroidery for the 2000/2001 Autumn/Winter Collection, Alexander McQueen, London, United Kingdom

ITS#SIX:

Accessories project presented at ITS#SIX

03/2006: Pastaiga, monthly fashion and style magazine (published in Latvian and Russian), Latvia
02/2006: Pastaiga, monthly fashion and style magazine (published in Latvian and Russian), Latvia
10/2005: News Today, n.242, daily newspaper (published in Russian), Latvia
09/2005: Pastaiga, monthly fashion and style magazine (published in Latvian and Russian), Latvia
06/2005: News Today, n.140, daily newspaper (published in Russian), Latvia
04/2005: News Today, n.79, daily newspaper (published in Russian), Latvia
02/2005: Pastaiga, monthly fashion and style magazine (published in Latvian and Russian), Latvia
08/2004: News Today, n.175, daily newspaper (published in Russian), Latvia
03/2004: Pastaiga, monthly fashion and style magazine (published in Latvian), Latvia
06/2003: Pastaiga, monthly fashion and style magazine (published in Latvian), Latvia
10/2002: Pastaiga, monthly fashion and style magazine (published in Latvian), Latvia
12-01/2000-2001: Pastaiga, quarterly fashion and style magazine (published in Latvian), Latvia

2006: Winner, New Generation (sponsored by TOPSHOP), Exhibition Stand Sponsorship at London Fashion Week 12-16 February 2007 ,
2003: Third Place, 'Newlife Action' Birth Defects Foundation (participating designers in the event: John Galliano, Alexande

Fashion Shows:
-02/2006: 'Mon Maquis' together with Jeremy Bueno (haute couture collection Autumn/Winter 2006) at the International, Paris Fashion Week (off schedule), Paris, France
-10/2005: 'Signs' together with Jeremy Bueno (haute couture collection) Spring/Summer 2006) at Lancaster Hall Hotel, Lancaster Gate, London Fashion Week (off schedule), London, United Kingdom
-02/2005: Haute Couture Collection Spring/Summer 2005 together with Jeremy Bueno, at the Roof Garden, London, United Kingdom
-12/2004: 'Flowers, sweets and cats' together with Anna Ledskalnina (Pret-à-Porter collection Spring/Summer 2005), Riga, Latvia
-01/2004: Graduate Master of Arts Collection Show, London College of Fashion, London, United Kingdom
-2003: Collection designed with Jeremy Bueno, fashion show organized by Pastaiga (Fashion Magazine), Riga, Latvia
-2001: 'Art Nouveau' Accessories Collection (2000) presented at Alternative Fashion Week, London, United Kingdom
-2000: Graduate Bachelor of Arts collection show, 'Art Nouveau", London College of Fashion, London, United Kingdom

Exhibitions:
-02/2007: Accessories Collection (2007/08 Autumn/Winter) exhibition during London Fashion Week (New Generation), London, United Kingdom
-2001: 'In the Bag'- Final Bachelor Collection presented at the Romney Marsh Craft Gallery, London, United Kingdom
-2000: "Textile and Design" presented at the Business Design Centre, London, United Kingdom

Design Skills: models in different materials including metal, wood, minerals, amber, shells, fur and leather

Production Skills: developed 3-dimensioal mock-ups, experienced in pattern cutting, made samples of shoes, bags, gloves and scarves

Technological Skills: industrial production machinery, experienced in textile and leather printing, developed practical skills in: construction; handiwork, leather laces creation and embroidery; hand finishing; leather hand stitching

Languages: English, Russian, Latvian