Coroflot

Resume

Summary
An organized, motivated, creative interior designer with great skill sets:
Extremely proficient with technical & 3D visualization software tools
Excellent written & verbal communication
Innovative &swift space planning skills
Outstanding presentation skills
Sharp ability to grasp & implement new technology

Education
Masters in Interior Design from Swinburne University of Technology,
Prahran, November 2006
Bachelors in Interior Design, APIED India, September 2001

Professional Member
Indian Institute of Interior Designers

Research
Presented an academic undergraduate research thesis on “Minimalism: An
exploration of the potential of minimalism & a study of its manifestation in the design of interior spaces” as part of the final year of Bachelors study in India.

Professional Experience
Commenced employment with Ian Lyell Design as designer on June 25th 2005. Worked on a variety of projects ranging from vacation houses, residences, apartment complexes, retail outlets, boutiques & landscaping works.

Key Projects:
Holiday House for Mr. Frank Blundell, Port Sea
Key Responsibilities:
Site measure drawings, client meetings to develop project brief, sketch design developments, preparation of DA drawings for the Mornington Peninsula council, generating 3D computer-aided visuals for client presentations & co-ordinate with contractors for on-site implementation of proposed schemes.

Apartment Complex for Mr. Burne, Camberwell
Key Responsibilities:
Site measure drawings, sketch design developments, preparation of DA drawings for the Boroondara council, generating 3D computer-aided visuals for client presentations & prepare project estimation for client reviews and approvals.

Residence for Mrs. Sandra Sparrow, Toorak
Key Responsibilities:
Site measure drawings, sketch design proposals, generating 3D computer-aided visuals for client presentations, prepare project estimation for client reviews and approvals & also co-ordinate with contractors for on-site implementation of proposed schemes.

Boutique for Ian Lyell Designs, Toorak Village
Key Responsibilities:
Site measure drawings, sketch design developments for space planning and furniture design, generating 3D computer-aided visuals for the office.

Professional Experience ~ India

August 2001 ~ February 2005
Proprietor
A + B Projects
Established and successfully ran an interior design & project management consultancy firm; primarily handling corporate clientele with a staff of 5 prior to leaving for further education and better prospects in Australia.

March 2001 ~ December 2003
Faculty
National Institute of Fashion Design
Was a core faculty for the National Institute of Fashion & Design in the subjects of design studio, furniture design & CAD.

November 2000 ~ July 2001
Associate Designer
A + B Architects & Interior Designers
During the work tenure, was involved in a massive ORET project for equipping district & referral hospitals throughout the state of Gujarat with state-of-the-art medical equipment as part of a soft aid program by the government of Holland. The project was executed in record time.

December 1999 ~ August 2000
CAD Operator / Designer
Dexter Perriera Architects
Aided in upgrading the procedural techniques for design, presentation and project management & execution. Job responsibilities also included estimation & site supervision.

January 2000 ~ May 2000
Design Apprentice
Divyesh Desai & Associates
Played a crucial role in the study and implementation of ISO 9002 procedures for the firm. The certification is the first for an architectural firm in India. Prepared 3D visuals for the firms’ participation in a national Manikchand Plaza Design competition, for which we were awarded special commendations.

1996 ~ 2001
Student
B. Des APIED
Created a variety of brochures, pamphlets, posters, t-shirts and flyers for the multi-cultural and gender initiatives for student affairs. Headed a contingent from our college for the Association of Students of Interior Design meet in Bombay towards a successful participation.

Software Skills

CAD / 3D Visualization Applications
Autodesk AutoCAD
Autodesk 3D Studio Max
Google Sketchup

Spreadsheet / Presentation Applications
Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Indesign
Adobe Acrobat
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite