Interior Design/Architecture, project Management, Facilities manager

Email: ***********@*****.*** Postal Address: P.O Box 490 Kanye. Botswana Cell no: +267-********

Linkedin.com/in/gaone-orapeleng

DETAILS

Nationality: Motswana Date of Birth: 28-08-1989

Email: ***********@*****.*** Cell: +267-********

PROFILE

A diligent, versatile, analytical, and hard-working Interior Architect and Project Manager with 12 years of experience. An aspiring policy maker with a practical “get the work done” approach who strives for the best planning and building solutions for great results. My drive comes from the passion and dedication I have to design and innovation; innovative living or working spaces, best procurement practices to ensure value for money, and sustainability in the built environment. Bringing forth extensive hands-on experience in planning and implementation of new building systems and practices in accordance with all mandatory state inspections. Committed to optimal customer service and improved results.

EDUCATION

Master in Project Management (General_Part time)

University of Botswana 2014-to date

Postgraduate Diploma Education (Innovation in Learning and Teaching) April 2018-March 2020 University of South Wales

(in association with UNICAF)

BA (Hons) Interior Architecture

Curtin University (Perth) Aug 2007 – Dec 2012

(in association with Limkokwing University of Creative Technology-Malaysia) SKILLS

Building Audit and Diagnosis Experienced

Project Management Experienced

Effective Time Management Experienced

Effective Leadership Experienced

Results orientated Experienced

Effective process management Experienced

Crisis Management Skilful

Auto Desk AutoCAD Experienced

Google Sketch up- 3d visuals………Experienced

Microsoft office word Experienced

Microsoft office excel Experienced

Microsoft office PowerPoint Experienced

Photoshop cs6 Experienced

Microsoft Projects Beginner

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Lead Interior Architect /Project Manager Aug 2016 - to date Email: ***********@*****.*** Postal Address: P.O Box 490 Kanye. Botswana Cell no: +267-******** Linkedin.com/in/gaone-orapeleng

Penthaus Nov 2022 – April 2024

Lead Interior Architect

Gray Square Designs Pty Ltd Aug 2016 – Nov 2022

Creative Director

Responsibilities:

My responsibilities as an interior architect on projects include design, planning and controlling the interior architecture project tasks, managing construction processes and machinery, labor and building materials, as well as ensuring that all the foregoing is used to the advantage and at the most economical cost to meet tight deadlines.

Ensuring high quality and efficiency of construction processes chosen in all projects.

Attending all site meetings representing the projects clients or projects contractor and portraying a professional, co- operative and high standard image of the profession.

Produce progress reports and inspections to all implemented projects.

Provide technical guidance in the implementation of projects.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals in a timely and effective manner.

Collaborated with other team members to create fresh brand ideas and project initiatives.

Adhered to industry best practices, leading to greater successes.

Project Management and Monitoring.

Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Aug 2016-April 2019 Principal Lecturer (March 2017 to April 2019 Sierra Leone Campus) Lecturer (August 2016 to April 2019 Botswana and Sierra Leone Campus) My responsibilities at Limkokwing University as a lecturer where not only limited to Lecturing. They extended to liaising with industry members in school end of semester activities such as Design review and exhibitions to showcase student’s works and expose them to the industry and possibly improve the syllabus. As a Principal Lecturer, it was in my role to develop and analyse reports on academic performance, student welfare. Develop strategies to address any issues and risks attached to the reports, with understanding that any risk left unaddressed may result in a more complicated problem. Worked closed with lecturers to ensure the programmes syllabus is delivered to students efficiently. Sasa Interiors June 2013–Aug 2016

Intern (June 2013 – June 2014_National Internship Program) Interior Architect/Interior designer (June 2014 – August 2016) Responsibilities:

Lead Designer and Concept Developer

Develop conceptual designs per client requirements.

Client Consultation and presentation.

Produce construction drawings using AUTO CAD.

Detail drawings for construction and production of shop fittings and joinery.

Specify Material and finishes for procurement.

Conduct site visits for site inspection and auditing.

Research on projects and project implementation techniques to ensure optimum success and cost efficiency on projects.

Project costing and estimating, procurement and monitoring. Email: ***********@*****.*** Postal Address: P.O Box 490 Kanye. Botswana Cell no: +267-******** Linkedin.com/in/gaone-orapeleng

Project Manager and Project Risk Manager

Liaison with contractors and suppliers.

Project planning and monitoring to ensure project deliverables are met and resources are managed effectively and efficiently.

Build and manage relationships with suppliers.

Identify areas for potential collaboration and partnerships with in the company supply chain. GK Designs Pty Ltd March 2013– June 2013

Junior Interior designer (intern) - National Internship Program Responsibilities:

Developing conceptual designs.

Detail drawings for construction.

Client Consultation and presentation.

Marketing strategies for the company services.

Majestic Design Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) December 2009– March 2010 Junior Interior designer

Responsibilities:

Developing interior architecture skills.

PROJECTS

Project & Client Firm Status Project Value Role

National Development Bank

renovations at Gaborone Main Mall

Sasa Interiors

(Pty)Ltd

Completed -2014 P10,000,000.00 Junior Interior

Architect

Botswana Oil Limited

Interior design and build for CBD

offices

Sasa Interiors

(Pty)Ltd

Completed -2014 P 5,000,000.00 Project Interior

Architect

BTCL Megaleng and Technical Call

Centers

Sasa Interiors

(Pty)Ltd

Completed -2015 P1,500 000.00 Project Interior

Architect

Botswana Trade Commission Sasa Interiors

(Pty)Ltd

Completed -2016 P 2,500,000.00 Project Interior

Architect

BTCL Megaleng Renovation

Gaborone for Botswana

Telecommunication

Corporation Limited

Sasa Interiors

(Pty)Ltd

Completed -2018 P 69,000,000.00 Project Interior

Architect

Botswana Post

Refurbishment of 5 branches across

Botswana.

Sasa Interiors

(Pty) Ltd

Completed -2018 Project Interior

Architect

Email: ***********@*****.*** Postal Address: P.O Box 490 Kanye. Botswana Cell no: +267-******** Linkedin.com/in/gaone-orapeleng

BURS New building CBD Sasa Interiors

(Pty) Ltd

Completed -2019 Project Interior

Architect

Motor Vehicle Accident Fund PKK Holdings

(Pty) Ltd

Completed –

2016,2019

Project Interior

Architect

Masemola Residence (Setlhoa-

Gaborone)

Free Lancer On going P2 500 000 Project Interior

Architect

Motlhabani Residence (Gaborone) Free Lancer Completed -2021 P200 000 Project Interior Architect and Project

Manager

Kabane Residence

(Kanye)

Free Lancer Completed -2021 P50 000 Project Interior Architect and Project

Manager

Motlhabani Residence (Nkange) Free Lancer Completed -2021 P40 000 Project Interior Architect and Project

Manager

Mzwinila Residence

(Phakalane_Gaborone)

Free Lancer Completed -2021 P42 000 Project Interior Architect and Project

Manager

Moletsane Residence (Francistown) Free Lancer Completed -2021 P363 000 Project Interior Architect and Project

Manager

Modise Residence (Gaborone) Free Lancer Completed -2021 P150 000 Project Interior Architect

Tauetsile Farm House (Betesankwe) Free Lancer On going P2 100 000 Project Interior Architect

Motlhabani Farm house (Ruretse) Free Lancer On going P6 000 000 Project Interior Architect

Bank of Botswana Free Lancer Completed 2022 P3 000 000 Furniture Supplier Mascom Airport Kiosk Penthaus Completed 2023 P300 000 Project Lead Interior - Architect

Engineers Registration Botswana Penthaus Completed 2023 P300 000 Project Lead Interior Architect and Project

Manager

Debeers Airport Forevermark Store Penthaus Completed 2024 P700 000 Project Lead Interior Architect

Email: ***********@*****.*** Postal Address: P.O Box 490 Kanye. Botswana Cell no: +267-******** Linkedin.com/in/gaone-orapeleng

CDB Clinical Psychologist Free Lancer Completed 2024 P400 000 Project Lead Interior Architect and Project

Manager

Masimba Health Holdings (Clinic) Free Lancer Completed 2024 P500 000 Project Lead Interior Architect and Project

Manager

Kolobeng Springs Free Lancer Completed 2024 P120 000 Project Lead Interior Architect and Project

Manager

Modise Residence Free Lancer Completed 2024 P300 000 Project Lead Interior Architect and Project

Manager

Tsogo Medical Center Free Lancer Completed Jan

2025

P150 000 Project Lead Interior

Architect and Project

Manager

LANGUAGES

Setswana

English

REFERENCEs

1. Masolin Phatswane

Director- Lincoln Ruth Interior Architects

*************@*****.***

Cell: +267-********

2. Ms Lettie Paulo

Manager_Communications and Public Relations

Botswana Qualifications Authority

Tel: +267-*******

3. Keorapetse Ceasar Tshupelo

Director- Design 360 Architects

*******@***.**.**

*******@*******************.**.**

Cell: +267-********

4. Ms Agnes Mugo

Head of School_ Sierra Leone Campus

Limkokwing University of Creative Technology

*****@**********.**.**

Cell: +232-********

Signature: G.B.O Date: 06/02/2025

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