Project Design

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NITIN V. CHOTALIA

INTERIOR DESIGNER + PROJECT MANAGER

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Professional Summary

More than 17 years of professional experience in Interior designing field as an interior designer & project manager

Successfully completed interior projects pan india for hospitality, corporate office, private residence, health care,

& builder/developers

Five years of experience in 5 star hotel interior with international architect & interior designers

Completed two hotel interior projects in 36 months & scale ranging above 3 lacs sq. ft

Ability to work on multiple projects & Strong knowledge about the interior construction detail & large-scale interior fit out process from start end to delivery

Project management skills with attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

Proven ability to prioritize in order to meet deadlines and high-quality service to client’s Areas of expertise include:

Identifying and Defining Client’s Needs Interior & MEP Coordination

Interior Design Visionary Project Management

Design & Space Planning Preparation Of FF & E

Developing Effective Presentation BOQ & Estimating & Budgeting

Mock Up Packages Contractor/Vendor Management

AutoCAD & MS Office Delivering Projects On Time & Budget Responsibilities

Development of Interior design conceptual layout, elevations, sections, details, 3d visuals & MEP drawings for client’s approval

Presentation of sample material boards, FF & E, upholstery & furniture

Preparation of specification, BOQ, costing & bar chart

Responsible for coordination in between designer, MEP consultant, kitchen consultant, contractors & vendors to ensure smooth & quality execution of project

Selection of material, vendors & contractors

Delivering project under strict deadlines, quality & within the client’s budget 2

Employment History

March 1996 – Present

Feb 2018 - Present - Interior Designer - Free Lancer Selected Project: Office & Residence - Location: Kolkata - Duration: 7 Months - Size: 400 sqm. Developing Interior design concept of corporate office & high end residence project including design, preparation & procurement of FF & E, basic BOQ specification & estimation, selection of contractors & vendors. Coordination between interior & MEP service consultant, contractors, vendors & client for fit out completion in time, within the budget.

April 2016 - Jan 2018 - Head Interior Designer Hospitality - Unison Hotel Pvt. Ltd. Project: Five Star Resort - Location: Goa - Duration: 20 Months - Size: 40,000 sqm. Managed interior design & coordinated five star resort Interior project with international architect & designing firm

‘Eco ID’ including design development of guest & suite rooms, presidential suite & high end private residential villa. Public area includes arrival lobby, all day dining, sunset bar, multipurpose lounge, gym/spa, outdoor swimming pool, bar/lounge & landscaping. Procurement of FF & E, basic BOQ specification & estimation. Coordination between interior & MEP service consultant, lighting & kitchen consultant, contractors, vendors & client for fit out completion in time, within the budget.

May 2015 - March 2016 - Interior Designer & Project Manager - K. Raheja Constructions Project: First Hilton Conrad Hotel - Location: Pune - Duration: 11 Months - Size: 5,000 sqm. Managed & coordinated five star hotel interior of public area includes lift lobby, corridor, gym & spa, kabana, outdoor bar, landscaping with swimming pool, GM apartment, owner’s office, admin office & staff boh area with international architect & designing firm ‘AB Concept’ including drawing coordination between interior & MEP team, kitchen consultant, contractors, vendors & client for fit out completion in time. Aug 2010 - April 2015 - Associate Interior Designer - I Concept + Partners Selected Project: Sankam Hotel - Location: Karnataka - Duration: 11 Months - Size: 2100 sqm. Developed Interior design concept of hotel project including design development of guest rooms, suite rooms, corridor, lift lobby & banquet hall. Preparation of detail interior drawing, FF & E, basic BOQ specification & estimation, selection of contractors & vendors. Coordination between interior & MEP service consultant, contractors, vendors & client for fit out completion in time, within the budget. May 2008 - Jun 2010 - Senior Interior Designer - Kalpataru Builder/Developers Selected Project: Builder/Developer - Location: Mumbai - Duration: 8 Months - Size: 1400 sqm. Developed inhouse Interior design concept of show & sample flat project including design development of living area, kitchen, bed & master bed rooms, toilets. Managed & coordinated interior of high end penthouse, club house, show & sample flat, project with international architect & designing firm ‘Design Phase’ including coordination of interior design drawing, FF & E, between interior & MEP service consultant, contractors, vendors & client for fit out completion in time.

June 2003 - Dec 2007 - Senior/Associate Interior Designer - Architect Bobby Mukherji & Associates Project: Le Meridian Hotel - Location: Delhi - Duration: 18 Months - Size: 11000 sqm. Developed Interior design concept of hotel project including design development of guest rooms, corridor, lift lobby. Preparation & procurement of FF & E, basic BOQ specification & estimation, selection of contractors & vendors. Coordination between interior & MEP service consultant, contractors, vendors & client for fit out completion in time, within the budget.

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Project: Sahara Star - Location: Domestic Airport, Mumbai - Duration: 6 Months - Size: 4000 sqm. Managed interior design & coordinated Interior of sahara star hotel project including design development of guest rooms, chairman suite. Preparation of FF & E, basic BOQ specification. Coordination between interior & MEP service consultant, contractors, vendors & client for fit out completion in time. Project: Sahara Saher Villa Suite - Location: Lucknow - Duration: 4 Months - Size: 3800 sqm. Developed Interior design concept of villa project including design development of VIP Suite rooms, lounge, arrival lobby. Preparation & procurement of FF & E, Coordination between interior & MEP service consultant, lighting & kitchen consultant, contractors, vendors & client for fit out completion in time. Project: Night Club - Location: Mumbai - Duration: 3 Months - Size: 450 sqm. Developed Interior design concept of night club project including design development of high end club Ra lounge bar

& club escape. Preparation of FF & E, basic BOQ specification & estimation. Coordination between interior & MEP service consultant, lighting & kitchen consultant, contractors, vendors & client for fit out completion in time. Project: Residence - Location: Mumbai - Duration: 3 Months - Size: 250 sqm. Developed Interior design concept of high end residence project including design development of living area, kitchen, bed & master bed rooms, jacuzzi, toilets, bar. Preparation & procurement of FF & E, basic BOQ specification & estimation, selection of contractors & vendors. Coordination between interior & MEP service consultant, contractors, vendors & client for fit out completion in time.

Project: Office - Location: Mumbai - Duration: 4 Months – Size: 650 sqm. Developed Interior design concept of high end office project including design development of staff work station, reception, executive cabin, chairman’s cabin with anti room, toilet, conference & outdoor terrace includes dinning & bar. Preparation & procurement of FF & E, basic BOQ specification & estimation, selection of contractors & vendors. Coordination between interior & MEP service consultant, contractors, vendors & client for fit out completion in time. Jan 1999 - April 2003 - Interior Designer - Architect Sudhir Diwan & Associates Selected Project: BOB Corporate Office - Location: Mumbai - Duration: 8 Months - Size: 10,000 sqm. Developed Interior design concept of bank of baroda corporate office project including design development of nine floors interior. Preparation & procurement of FF & E, basic BOQ specification & estimation, selection of contractors & vendors. Coordination between interior & MEP service consultant, contractors, vendors & client for fit out completion in time.

Qualification

Diploma in interior designing & decoration from L. S. Raheja school of architecture, Mumbai

Diploma in AutoCAD from computer station, Mumbai

Computer Skill Auto CAD, Power point, Word, Excel Personal Details

Date Of Birth 20th March, 1976

Address 605, Shree Tirupati Balaji, Sahar Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai – 400 069, India Language English, Hindi, Marathi & Gujarati

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