Raxita Desai

Interior Architect Northern NJ, moving to Richmond, VA

862-***-**** ad2u3s@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/raxita-desai Seasoned architect with over 14 years of interior architectural experience seeking an opportunity to grow technical skills and continue exceeding client expectations. Demonstrated expertise working with a variety of clients including large corporate offices, warehouses, laboratories and childcare spaces. Well-versed in leading projects end-to-end from initial design to completion. Established as an expert in managing client and contractor relations, conducting specialized schematic and materials design, and drafting and space planning. Experience

Jarmel-Kizel Architects 2013 - Present

Architectural / Interior Project Manager Livingston, NJ

• Design, coordinate and document for a variety of clients including PSEG, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Chase, Sensient technology, Clariant technology, Dr. Bolding Dental office, Goddard Schools, Jeremiah Ice nationwide locations, and Cambridge wines.

• Determine client requirements in order to generate proposals

• Outline project timelines in order to generate an accurate invoice

• Develop high-quality interior design to meet client needs, as well as designing permit drawings, bid drawings and conduct code reviews

• Manage bidding and negotiation phases for new clients

• Coordinate with consultants and contractors during materials selection phases to ensure client needs are satisfied with high-quality furniture, finishes and other interior products

• Conduct site visits, attend construction meetings and present at design reviews

• Support new business development and marketing efforts

• Plan, prioritize and organize projects simultaneously in order to meet tight deadlines G3 Architecture Interiors Planning 2012 - 2013

Architectural Job Captain Elmwood Park, NJ

• Produced interior designs and construction documents with code analysis for numerous corporate and shell buildings including North Jersey Media, Comodo, Lee & Assoc., and Nice

• Performed field surveys with as-built measurements and MEP information, along with existing condition documentation for corporate buildings ranging from 1,000 – 30,000 sq. ft in area.

• Formulated block-out plans and area calculations for tenant fit-outs for a variety of clients AMCO Enterprises Inc. 2009 - 2012

CAD Operator & Estimator Kenilworth, NJ

• Generated shop drawings based on contract drawings, field conditions and submittals for engineer approval

• Calculated estimates for HVAC Duct and Piping work

• Negotiated pricing for equipment by conducting research and contacting vendors Jarmel-Kizel Architects 2004 - 2009

Raxita Desai

Interior Architect Northern NJ, moving to Richmond, VA

862-***-**** ad2u3s@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/raxita-desai Architectural job captain Livingston, NJ

• Developed schematic designs and formulated interior plans for corporate and shell buildings such as medical office fit-outs, Chemetall Oakite laboratories, corporate lobby and restroom designs, and commercial office spaces

• Conducted field surveys for retail, office and warehouse sites ranging from 1,000 – 38,000 sq. ft area – including as-built measurements and MEP, and drafted existing condition documents

• Prepared construction drawings for retail stores

• Created block-out plans and generated area calculations for tenant fit-out for clients such as CBRE, Denholtz and Bergman Realty

Papadopoulos & Pradhan Architects Inc. 2002 - 2004 Architectural Draftsperson Toronto, Canada

• Involved with milestone projects including new build for Shri Swaminarayan Cultural Complex

(86,000 sq. ft.) in Toronto, Shri Swaminarayan Cultural Complex (15,000 sq. ft.) in Detroit, and renovation projects at Royal Bank of Canada in Toronto and ISKCON Temple in Toronto

• Coordinated architectural work with structural, electrical and mechanical consultants

• Checked and verified design drawings to conform to specifications and design data

• Prepared requests, issued change notices, change orders and field sketches

• Established finishes schedules and color scheme

Skills

• Auto CAD 2020

• Architectural Desktop

• MEP-2008

• Revit

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Bluebeam

• Client relationship management – requirements gathering, proposals, negotiations

• Interior design

• Design presentations

• Document preparation for constructions and proposals

• Municipal and agency communication for permit approvals

• Sketching

• Administrative skills – recordkeeping, file maintenance, and scheduling appointments Education

• Bachelor of Architecture Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India

• Thesis on Senior Citizen Homes

• Auto CAD 2000 Certificate Informatic Computer Institute, India 2000

• Architectural CAD Programming Humber College, Canada 2002

• Building Inspector Certificate for single and dual family dwellings County College of Morris, NJ 2007

• Seminars for green building materials, USAI lighting.

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