Curriculum Vitae
Nilima Tare
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Overview
Total work experience: 30 years
Career Path
1986: Started career as Interior Designer in Mumbai, India.
1986 – 2003: Worked at various senior level positions in leading interior design & architecture firms in India; Designation: Interior Designer and Project Coordinator
2003 – 2016: Worked at leading Interior Design companies in Dubai, in the role of Concept Designer and Project Manager.
Technical & Professional Skills in brief
Concept design, project implementation, fit-out management and site coordination.
AutoCAD design, schematic drawings, mood -boards, and basic knowledge of 3D Max rendering.
Understanding Client requirements and developing action plans with implementation.
Knowledgeable in interior design interfacing with Architectural and MEP services.
A detailed outline of skillsets and work profile
Creative
Interacting with the client, taking the project brief, understanding their requirements and expected final deliverables.
Concept & Design development, creation of mood board, followed by presentation to client
Once final design is approved, development of detailed drawings, complete with comments for constructive modification to align to criteria and improve design /tenant experience.
Costing
Assessment and submission of project materials, timelines and costs to client.
Interact and negotiate with Client project representatives for final approval of the above.
Planning
• Development of AutoCAD drawings, based on site condition.
• Planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating the technical and management aspects on assigned projects.
Apply proper document controls to make sure that all drawings are kept on every file folder for records and references.
Review and approve technical design phases of projects.
Execution
Assessment of site condition in co-ordination with the various contractors.
Establish timelines, and regularly monitor and communicate the next level of progress in the project between all disciplines and parties.
Weekly progress report of entire fit-out construction.
Accountable for the quality of service and profitability on assigned projects.
Soft Skills
Resolve disputes and conflicts related to assigned projects and Clients.
Extensive and independent contact with Clients, vendor’s representatives and project field personnel.
Maintain regular contact with all assigned project Clients, including the best possible development of personal relationships, and strive to keep Client satisfaction at a high level.
Develop a quality relationship with assigned Clients and analyse Client circumstances to recognize new business opportunities.
Support operational property and facilitate management team across multiple sites.
Details of Positions held during career
Duration: May 2016 to Present
Organisations associated with:
Designo, Andheri, Mumbai
Key Design, Mahim, Mumbai
Designation: Freelance Project Manager
Projects handled:
Private Residence in uptown Worli, Mumbai (900 sq.ft.)
Complete Homescapes for Homes being sold with furniture, project commissioned by builders (Mumbai)
Residential Vacation Villa, Sahakar Nagar, Pune (750 sq.ft. carpet)
Duration: Oct. 2014 to Nov. 2015
Organisation: Artlink Interior Design L.L.C, Dubai
Designation: Senior Interior Designer & Project Manager
Projects handled:
Leena Switchgear: Corporate Office (500 sqm) & Manufacturing facility (914 sqm), Dubai Investment Park.
Private Office in Bay Square (138 sqm).
Scope of work:
Design and Project consultant
Duration: June 2013 to October 2014
Organisation: Perception Interior Design, Dubai, UAE
Designation: Senior Interior Designer / Project Manager
Projects handled:
Star Advertising: Office design and executed in Business Bay
Khushi Medical Centre: Centre Design in Mangalore, India
Littlie luxury Shop Design in Dubai, Burj
Residence apartment in Dubai
Direction & Fuel: office design and executed along with construction in Ajman
Duration: May 2005 to May 2013
Organisation: Interiors R. Us., Dubai, UAE
Designation: Senior Interior Designer / Project Manager
Projects handled:
Residence: Villa at Meadows
Gym at IbnBattuta Mall - Fitness First Offices
Conquest Trading Company, Dafza
Super Technical Trading Co., DBMSC A,
Elite Technology (DAFZA)
Qanat al Qasba (Sharjah),
India Club, Restaurant.
Darbar, Abra Bar.
Eversandai Office in Vision Tower
Empire Aviation office in DAFZA
Century Finance Office in Bur Dubai
Genesis office in Almas Tower (Work on concept design)
Korn/Ferry International Office DAFZA
Lornamead Office, DAFZA
Biodarma office, DAFZA
Fleam Resturant in Jumeirah Lake Tower
Notion Group office in Jumeirah Lake Tower
CTG Global Office in Jumeirah Lake Tower
Duration: Feb 2004 to April 2005
Organisation: Cubic Design & Décor, Dubai, UAE
Designation: Senior Interior Designer
Projects handled:
Offices: Motorola
Banks: National Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Ras Al Khaimah Bank
Restaurants: Nandini Restaurant
Duration: May 1997 to January 2004
Organisation: Nozer Wadia & Associates, Mumbai
Designation: Senior Interior Designer
Highlight: Associated with project from multinational company:
Bent Severin & Associate, USA.
Projects handled:
Hotel JW Marriott, Goa, India: Executed part of the Architecture in relation with interiors of hotel. Project work included Designing, Detailing, Site Co-Ordination and Co-Ordination with the associated team of Designers from Severin & Associates, San Francisco.
Residences: Mr. Amitabh Bachan’s villa in Pune and Mr. Gautam Singhania Bungalow in Alibagh.
Restaurants: Olive Restaurant, Bandra
Duration: January 1990 to April 1997
Organisation: Space Consultants, Mumbai, India
Designation: Senior Interior Designer
Projects handled:
Hotel Hong Kong (Sheraton),
Indian Restaurant (Hong Kong),
Hotel Windsor Manor (Bangalore),
Hotel Sea-Rock (Mumbai),
Hotel Rembrandt (Bangkok),
ITC (Mumbai),
Titan Industries Ltd.: designed Tanishq showrooms in Mumbai, Madras, Bangalore, Delhi, Calcutta, and Ahmedabad.
Mr. Dhirubhai Ambani’s Residence, Mumbai and Goa: Project included development of final layouts, Floor and ceiling plan, elevations, Working drawings, Fixed furniture details, Designing loose furniture, Schematic color schemes with color boards, Presentations, Estimated costs, Schedule of quantities, Selection of furnishing and Supervision and inspection on site.
Duration: May 1987 to September 1989
Organisation: Umesh, Shubha& Associates, Mumbai
Designation: Senior Interior Designer
Project included concept, finalization with complete drawings, detailing, color schemes, material selection, and site co- ordination of various residences and offices.
Duration: November 1986 to April 1987
Organisation: Karnik & Thakur Associates, Mumbai
Designation: Junior Interior Designer
Designing and execution of residential project with drawing, work and site co-ordination.
Qualifications
Interior Designing Diploma : 1989
J .J. School Of Arts, Mumbai, India
IT Skills: Basic 3D Max, AutoCAD, Basic Adobe Photoshop, Power Point, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).
Personal Information
Nationality : Indian
Birth date : 30-05-1965
Gender : Female
Marital Status : Unmarried
Passport Number : H 6093187
Driving License : Valid UAE Driving License
Hobbies and Interests : Music, Sports, Shopping, Swimming.
References
Mr. Ravindra Das, Architect, Cubics Design +971*********)
Mr. Ajay Sajnani, Business Development Manager, Interiors R Us +971*********)
Mr. Nozer Wadia, Architect, Nozer Wadia& Associates +919*********)
Mr. Tushar Kulkarni, Environment & Sustainability Manager, Serco Middle East +971*********)