Interior Designer & Project Coordiinnator
Resume:
August, ****
Dear Hiring Manager,
“ I design with style and I design with a smile!
Simplicity, sustainability and proportion is what I am here to succeed.” I am a highly skilled, creative Interior Designer and Project Coordinator with over 6 years experience working in varied projects across India and the U.A.E. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design from the International Institute of Fashion Design, Pune-India, offering courses in fashion, interior & textile design. As an Interior Designer, I also have an expertise in creating crisp, sustainable and aesthetically appealing designs to enhance interior working and living spaces, with specific knowledge in designing fully modular and semi-modular kitchens, apartments and cafés.
I build a solid understanding of client requirements and relevant financial and/ or operational constraints to guide the design process and tailor solutions to maximise satisfaction.
I am also proficient in the design, detailing, modifying and drafting of As-built drawings for layout plans, brackets, cladding, electrical systems and structural support using computer-aided design (CAD) software to visualise designs and present to clients for approval, as well as overseeing the selection of different colours, furniture, fabrics, fittings and tiles.
As a Project Coordinator, I organize projects successfully from conceptualizing through to production, forming strong working relationships with installation and fabrication teams to convey design requirements and also liaising with company management regularly to report on progress resolving core issues. I possess skills in estimating material requirements using Bills of Quantities i.e. BOQ,managing company assets using ERP systems and introducing constant improvement initiatives to ensure that teams have the requisite materials for project activities.
I supervise teams throughout work to provide valuable guidance, maintaining efficiency and productivity to deliver projects on-time and on budget, as well as conducting site visits to assess quality of work and meeting with clients to gather feedback. I always operate in compliance with building rules and regulations, in addition to company guidelines.
I thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, innovative space as I am a hardworker, independent and passionate about my work and I know that I have the skills, experience, and attitude to excel in these positions. The opportunity that your company has advertised interests me. I would love to broaden my horizon and work in a renowned company like yours by also contributing to my growth immensely.
I have attached my resume to your perusal and l hope to meet and discuss what I can bring to this role.
Yours Sincerely,
Genevieve Dsouza
INFO
Jebel Ali,
Dubai – U.A.E
genevieve.dsouza
**@*****.***
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I am an experienced Interior Designer and Project Coordinator, demonstrated history of working in the architecture planning and the advertising industry with varied projects across India and the United Arab Emirates. I am skilled in AutoCAD, KD Max, Microsoft, creative and business development. I am a strong Arts and Design professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in Interior Design from the International Institute of Fashion Design, Pune - India. ABOUT ME
ACADEMIC
QUALIFICATION
2009-2012
Bachelor’s Degree
in Interior Design
From International
Institute of Fashion
Design (I.N.I.F.D)
Pune -India
In collaboration
with Annamalai
University Head
Centre, Chennai,
South India.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Oct 2018 - Dec 2019
Blissspace - ‘A Modular Design and Build Studio’
As a Head Designer & Project coordinator, Goa - India Duties
- -Performed high-quality design services for projects such as modular kitchens, apartments and cafés across Goa while ensuring compliance with design themes and supporting commercial goals by driving increases in sales.
-Managed in-depth communication with clients to discover their primary expectations and any factors impacting designs in addition to incorporating knowledge of factors when providing services to clients.
-Supervised a team of interior designers throughout planning and installation procedures, using technical expertise to provide valuable guidance, maintain productivity and enhance quality standards to prevent later complications.
-Developed robust plans and strategies to successfully balance practicality and aesthetic appeal in interior designs and encouraged the creative contributions of team members to facilitate innovation and improve final product.
-Conducted thorough measurements of project areas to identify constraints.
-Completed detailed AutoCAD drawings and KD Max 3D renders outlining modular kitchen and wardrobe designs, presented designs to clients to obtain approval and feedback and performed troubleshooting to resolve any issues.
-Provided expertise throughout meetings with company CEO and installation team to select the best materials and finishes in consideration of project needs and organized the procurement of key materials within strict budgets timeframes.
-Maintained organization throughout project lifecycle to remove obstacles to progress, processed relevant bills and project files and prepared order confirmations prior to sending to factory and streamlining receipt of modules. Achievements
-Successfully managed 30 design projects in 2019, 50% more than any other team member, finalized agreements with 6 new clients and maintaining a 97% satisfaction rating, resulting in a promotion to a management role.
-Collaborated with the CEO to conduct a review into company data processing, identified issues and successfully consolidated existing practices into a single system, resulting in a 30% reduction in data processing time.
-Skillfully guided company through a complex and extensive structural reorganization by planning for changes to operations, generating a 75% increase in company profits while minimizing the employee turnover . LANGUAGES
English ( Native ).
Hindi ( Native ).
French ( Beginner )
Adobe
Sketchup
Microsoft
KD Max
AutoCAD
1 10
SKILLS SET
Duties
-Completed the design, detailing and drafting of As-built drawings for layout plans, brackets, cladding, electrical systems and structural support in AutoCAD, accurately converting proposals to guide fabrication and installation.
-Maintained responsibility for managing company assets and using the Odex’ ERP system, updating assets’ operational status, processing related requests and meeting with IT, Marketing, Sales and OPS teams to provide updates.
- Recorded technical maps, GPS positions and routes for JCDecaux assets, aligning accurate codes in the maps and in Odex to support departmental activities.
-Coordinated ‘The Flex Concept’ project, aimed at creating sustainable flex products for use in advertising and later recycling products, while collaborating with groups such as the Dubai Autism Centre.
-Contributed to further projects including designing the ‘The Video Wall’ and
‘The Light Box’ initiatives for Airport installation and performing accurate technical map plotting to assist a major design collaboration with Rolex.
- Conducted additional duties in line with the Operational Department’s needs, preparing period-by-period.
Achievements
-Delivered consistently high-quality As-built drawings for various JCDecaux projects in compliance with relevant airport building codes and increasing efficiency by 90% and facilitating timely completion.
-Contributed to securing the contract for outdoor furniture, bus shelters, digital screens and light boxes in Dubai Internet City and Dubai Media City.
-Successfully resolved mounting issues relating to the digital screens at the Sharjah Airport by creating CAD drawings, reviewing design feasibility during site visits and discussing issues in meetings, ensuring adherence to schedule. JCDecaux – ‘No. 1 Advertising Company Worldwide’
June 2014 - April 2018
As an Auto Cad Designer & Project Coordinator, Dubai - U.A.E Arvind D’souza Architects – ‘ Renowned Architecture Firm in Goa’ As an Interior Designer, Goa - India
ACHIEVEMENTS
Awarded
‘Most Creative’
in the interior design
class of 2009-2010.
Secured the highest
percentage of 79% in
the interior design
class of 2009-2010.
Feb 2013 - Jan 2014
ON THE SIDELINES
Hand sketching.
Dancing.
Meditation.
Board games.
REFERENCES
CEO of Blissspace
****@**********.**
Project Manager –
Street Furniture of
JCDecaux
rameshsreedharan@
gmail.com
Paul Chadda
Ramesh Shreedharan
Duties
-Collaborated with the CEO to develop design concepts tailored to each client, presented proposals to clients and refined proposals.
-Designed electrical, plumbing, lighting and furniture layouts using computer- aided design (CAD) software while considering client instructions.
-Liaised with clients to explain the importance of factors including size, colour and placement in design schemes, providing insights to guide clients’ decision-making processes.
-Prepared BOQs detailing the materials and labour needed for project completion and enabling estimations of project costs.
-Collaborated effectively with the CEO, in-house contractor and painters to ensure that designs were accurately implemented during installation and address any major non-conformances.
-Monitored the quality and timeliness of construction and installation during site visits and consistently followed up with clients to ensure satisfaction. Achievements
-Maintained significant responsibility as the only interior designer at the company, providing valuable expertise in support of interior projects and introducing efficient processes to create 50%-time savings.
-Prepared various documents including construction plans and contractual files and provided CEO with key information and relevant specifications.
-Developed and implemented continuous improvement initiatives in design enlarging client base by 30% compared to previous year. TECHNIQUE
Pen and ink rendering.
Water color painting.
Oil pastels & painting.
Stencils and Shading.
D.I.Y
ACADEMIC
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