Key Skills
Profile Summary
Interior/Furniture Designing
Consultancy/Advisory Services
Client Relationship Management
Vendor Management
Liaison & Coordination
Budgeting/Costing
Furniture Designing
Estimations/Proposals
Resource Management
Adept at all aspects of the process from developing plans to the all- important final touches
Skilled at steering clients through entire design process to consistently exceed expectations
Known for designs that are highly functional yet inspirational and aesthetically pleasing
Overseeing project conceptualization, feasibility study, planning, design and effort / time/ cost estimation for the project at hand Expertise in creating comprehensive Interior designs / built environment, plans, layouts, working drawings and construction details to ensure execution of projects within time and budgeted parameters Successfully completed five simultaneous interior projects within 6 month’s deadline by executing from design to construction while continuing to work with clients on the next effort Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
Earned client trust and inspired confidence
Led teams to generate sample designs & construction documents using computer-aided design (CAD), models, sketches or hard prototypes Sound working knowledge of using software packages such as AutoCAD, Photoshop and MS Office
Leadership skills in managing a Interior Designing and Furniture Team with skills in architecture, interior designing, planning and supporting both development of interior design efforts and implementation of that vision
Career Timeline
Currently doing my own practice, under the name of Souvenir, from 2016.
Soft Skills
Education
Pursuing Bachelors in Architecture from IIA, Mumbai 3 years Diploma in Architecture from GPW Sirsa in 2004 AutoCAD
Photoshop, Revit & 3D s Max from NSIC, New Delhi
LEENA CHITKARA
An energetic, driven and creative Interior Design Head with nearly 14 years of experience in designing Residential, Commercial & Hospitality Projects
Advising client on interior design factors such as space planning, layout and utilization of furnishings or equipment, and colour coordination.
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Nov’10-Sep’15
Elan (SMS Interiors Pvt. Ltd.), Gurgaon as Senior Designer & Furniture Head Role:
Executed design plans & performed various administrative tasks, including reviewing catalogues and ordering samples
Handled entire design process from initial consultation and needs assessment through plan development and execution
Managed wide range of projects from simply redecorating homes interiors to overhauling entire kitchen, bathrooms, and floor plans Collaborated with architects and contractors during construction process, selecting finishes, architectural elements and accessories Advised client on interior design factors such as space planning, layout and utilization of furnishings or equipment and colour coordination Interfaced with other professionals, such as contractors, architects as an integral part of the architectural and interior design team to ensure job success
Coordinated with client to determine factors affecting planning interior environments such as budget, architectural preferences and purpose & function Conducted checking of interior working drawings for site execution Estimated material requirements & costs and presented design to client for approval Chose style and colour palettes and selected appropriate furniture, floor/window covering, artwork and lightning
Collaborated with Production, Design, and Sales Personnel to obtain design suggestions and customer orders
Reviewed and detailed shop drawings for construction plans Sub-contracted fabrication, installation, and arrangement of carpeting, fixtures, accessories, draperies, paint and wall coverings, art work, furniture, and related items
Organized site visits & checked on progress with PMC Ensured coordination for finish plans and specifications Jul’06-Nov’10
Dec’04-Jun’06
Personal Details
Projects Undertaken
Proform Interiors Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon as Sr. Interior Designer Role:
Led furniture designs teams for executing residential, Hospitality & commercial projects
Monitored furniture production drawings with technical requirements Designed kitchen layouts with their presentation and provided appliances and fittings specification
Liaised with craftsmen or production department staff such as production managers, marketing staff and design engineers about the process of construction or manufacture
Karigars Interiors, New Delhi as Interior Designer Role:
Designed RCP, Electrical, Basic Plumbing Drawings & Wooden Paneling and Partitions Detailed Drawings
Developed Mood Board for Furniture Projects
Provided isometric views and prepared models
Date of Birth: 9th February 1983
Languages Known: Hindi & English
Location Preference: Delhi/NCR/Middle east
With Elan (SMS Interiors Pvt. Ltd.)
Mr. Raaja Kanwar’s Office in Gurgaon_Director of Apollo Tyres Fortis Healthcare_VC Office in Gurgaon with Mr. Rajesh Verma Vice Chancellor in Fortis
Varun Bahl Store_Vasant Kunj_Emporio with Fashion Designer Varun Bahl Mr. Anoop Thatai_Residence & Penthouse in Gurgaon_Director Partner at Orient Crafts
Mr. Arjun Saigal Farmhouse in Sainik farms_owner of Interocean & with Architect Natasha Kochhar
Mr. Amit Tuli_Residence in Gurgaon
Mr. Vishal Bakshi_Residence in New Delhi with Architect Sandeep Jain Mr. Vicky Lamba_Residence in Faridabad_ owner of Imperial Tools with Architect Gurinder Singh
Ms. Shalu Swani_Residence in Chandigarh with Architect Rajeev Mahajan
Mr. Naresh Aggarwal_Residence in Ambala with Architect Rajeev Mahajan
Interior Design Projects in Hyderabad with Architect Superaja Rao Ms. Radhika Relan_Residence in Golf Links, New Delhi with Architect Abhimanyu Dalal
Mr. Manpreet Saini_ owner of Underdoggs_Restaurant & Sports Bar in Ambi Mall Gurgaon, Vasant Kunj Emporio, Golf Links Gurgaon, Chandigarh, Bangalore, Guwahati
Mr. Alok Rungta_Residence in Ranchi
Altius 5 Star Hotel in Chandigarh_owner of Altius Hotel, Mr. Chawla & with Architect Rajeev Mahajan
Eros Villa_Sohna Road Gurgaon with owner of Eros Group Mr Ajay & Vaibhav Sood
MGH Office in CP with owner Mr. Ajay Mangal
Mr. Mayank Jalan Penthouse in Kolkata_Owner of Keventer Group Agro Food Products
Mr. Mayank Jalan Hastings Housing Project in Kolkata_with Singapore Architect Stephane
Mr. Akash Ohri_Residence_DLF Executive Director & with Architect Sonali Rastogi
Hibiscus Villa & Penthouse with SS Group Owner
Bharti Realty_Office in Gurgaon with Architect Mini Kohli Mr. Karan Bhatia_Residence in Delhi
Ms. Gunjan Poddar_Mumbai
Mr. Puneet Nanda_Owner at Satya Paul
Mr. Sanjay Arora_Gurgaon
Mr. Vedant Kanoi_New Delhi
Mr. Siddharth Mohan_New Delhi
FTV_New Modern Buildwell Group with Owner and MD of FTV Mr Rajan Vohra
Infinite Office_with Fashion Designer Manav Gangwani JAYPEE Greens Group_with Architect Maumita
Ms. Rachna Uppal_Ahluwalia Construction
Ms. Priya Chandna_Farmhouse at Mandi Road, Delhi with Architect Abhimanyu Dalal
Hemant Sachdeva_Farmhouse at Chattarpur Farms
With Proform Interiors Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Prem Bhajanka_Residence _Owner of Century Plywood & Veneer Mr. Rahul Chawla_Signet
Nagarjuna Construction_Builders_Hyderabad
RNA Builders_Mumbai with Architect Atul
Mr. Gurvinder Singh Residence with Architect Praveen Residences & Offices with Architect Prashant Kochhar & Uphaar Chibbar
Mr Saurabh Uppal Farmhouse with Morphogenesis Architect Neelu Mr Raaja Kanwar Residence with Morphogenesis Architect Sonali Rastogi
Mr. KP Singh Penthouse_Gurgaon_DLF Owner
Mr. Rahul Kapoor Penthouse in Aralias_Gurgaon
Uppal Builders_many Flats in South Delhi with owner Manish Uppal BPTP Princess Park_Faridabad
Mr. Sanjay Passi_Pasco Automobiles owner
With Karigars Interiors
Bharti Airtel Corporate office, New Delhi client – Mr. Sunil Mittal Baddi Farmhouse, client - Rajiv Mehra
Uppal’s Farmhouse, client - Gaurav Uppal
KUMON
Offices Interiors
Freelancing Assignments
Ajai Joneja Sec 15 Faridabad, Joneja Bright Steel
Nalin Gupta Sec 14 Faridabad
Residences & Office Vaastu
Mr. Surinder Sngh_GK
Mr. Raaja Kanwar_Office floor_Gurgaon
Mr. Anoop Thatai, Orient crafts Owner
Mr. Siddharth Mohan, Vasant Kunj
Mr. Aditya Khanna, MGH Housing