Project Design

KANGANA BHATNAGAR

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Portfolio: http://kanganabhatnagar.blogspot.com

Skills summary

. 6 years of experience with AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop, and 3Dstudio

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. 6 year experience in working with Google Sketch up and Autodesk Viz

. 6 years of experience in brochure design using software like Adobe

Indesign and Adobe Photoshop

. 7 years experience in manual drafting of one and two point perspectives.

. Over 10 years of experience with Microsoft Office tools

. Outstanding written and oral communication skills, an organized and

motivated team player.

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

June 2006- Aug 2008

Masters in Fine Arts, Interior Design (GPA of 3.8)

Thesis topic: To design an environment for children that enhances learning,

healing and play through movement and interaction.

Apeejay Institute of Design, New Delhi, India

May 2004-May 2005

Post Graduate degree in Interior Design (converted GPA of 4)

Gargi College, Delhi University, New Delhi, India

July 2001-May 2004

B.A honors in Philosophy (converted GPA of 3.3)

Experience

Industrial Experience

Nov 2008- Present: Lead Interior Designer/Graphic Designer

Shamin Hotels, Chester, Virginia, USA

. Provide owner representation for Renovations, New Builds and Maintenance

of existing Hotels

. Lead Staff in maintaining Brand Standards for franchises like Hilton,

Marriot, IHG and Choice Hotels

. Responsible for Space Planning, Rendering, Creating Color Boards, FF&E

Specifications and Purchasing FF&E

. Manage all FF&E Deliveries and installations

. Manage and Maintain the Materials Library

. Manage all Project Budgeting and Accounting

. Design and Create Brochures, Flyers and Logos for Sales and Marketing

June 2007-Aug 2007: Interior Architecture Intern,

C.P Kukreja and Associates, New Delhi, India

. Worked as a draftsperson, along with the lead interior designer.

. Involved in redlining construction documents.

. Responsible for designing atrium, elevator lobby and corridor along with

material selections for a multinational firm. The project was worth

$750,000

Nov 2005-March 2006: Junior level Interior Designer,

Fiona Environs, New Delhi, India

. Responsible for developing space plans on AutoCAD alongside the lead

interior designer.

. Involved in designing residential project which required market surveys

and direct client dealing. The project was worth $200,000

Academic Experience

Master's Thesis project: To design an environment for children that enhance

learning, healing and play through movement and interaction.

. There exists interaction amongst the children of various age groups in

the outdoor playground. The playground does not have any prefabricated

swings. Everything is natural, thus providing an interaction with nature.

(Detailed description of each project in portfolio attached.)

Certifications

. Distinction certificate for "Best Interior Design Student" at Apeejay

Institute of Design, New Delhi, India (2005)

. Certification for sub-editor of Gnosis: News Letter of the Department of

Philosophy, New Delhi, India (2004)

. Received an international merit trophy and an award by the "international

society of Poets" USA (2002)

Interests and Activities

. Learnt Hindustani Classical music. Completed Level I and II from Akhil

Mahavidyalaya, Mumbai, India

. Received a certification of honor by the folk dance federation of India.

Portfolio: http://kanganabhatnagar.blogspot.com

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