AUTO CAD
APARNA SARODE
INTERIOR DESIGNER
KALYAN WEST, THANE
Summary
Design Manager skilled in building relationships and communicating complex concepts. Leads design team strategy to develop and accomplish team goals. Drives initiative and demonstrates excellent organization and communication in fast-paced dynamic environment and collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders for greatest potential impact.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
DESIGN HEAD
YA INTERIOR'S HIRANANDANI
THANE
07.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded design process to align with client specifications and budget.
- Spoke to process, design goals and team vision as leader of strategy and vision.
- Led and performed market research to identify product design opportunities and quantify business case for new projects.
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Provided detailed product orders based on project drawings and technical specifications.
- Coordinated daily activity and flow of projects through multiple departments to verify on-time product delivery.
SR.INTERIOR DESIGNER
PARTHENON ARCHITECTS PVT.LTD.WORLI
MUMBAI
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Worked with vendors and showrooms to produce quotes.
- Handled communication with clients by answering telephone calls and responding to emails and official letters.
- Generated estimates and invoices for projects.
- Drafted room layouts and produced furniture and lighting plans using CAD and [Software].
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Assisted interior designer in designing and creating comfortable and functional environments to represent clients' lifestyle, taste and budget.
OPERATION GENERAL MANAGER
THE MONARCH ENTERPRISES LOWER PAREL
MUMBAI
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
- Analyzed data related to administrative costs and spending trends to prepare budgets for personnel.
SR. INTERIOR DESIGNER
SALANKR PASHINE & ASSOCIATES
NAGPUR
04.2011 - 07.2013
- Worked with vendors and showrooms to produce quotes.
- Visited job sites to take notes and record space measurements to create floor plans.
- Managed clients and vendor accounts by creating invoices and purchase orders and organizing payments and deposits using [Software].
- Drafted room layouts and produced furniture and lighting plans using CAD and [Software].
- Prepared product and layout documents implementing diverse design concepts.
SR. INTERIOR DESIGNER
AB INTERIOR'S
NAGPUR
08.2008 - 03.2011
- Led interior design across conceptual, schematic, design development and construction document phases.
- Assisted clients with budget considerations and made recommendations for furniture, wall hangings and [Type] items.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views and material boards for review and presentation.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
INTERIOR DESIGNER & BILLING IN CHARGE
EMPRESS CITY, REWARD REAL ESTATES CO.LTD.MUMBAI
NAGPUR
06.2008 - 07.2009
- Detailing for billing of work done by me. Various items for (Civil engg. and interior related work .
- Following with the bill & work of contractor & sub contractor.
- Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
Internship Interior Designer
ASHISH KAPRE
WARDHA
08.2007 - 08.2008
- Prepared drawings, furniture contract packages and finish boards for upcoming and ongoing projects.
- Specified and selected furniture, fixtures and lighting conditions to achieve desired effects.
- Prepared product and layout documents implementing diverse design concepts.
- Led interior design across conceptual, schematic, design development and construction document phases.
Education
DIPLOMA IN INTERIOR DESIGNRE ND DECORETION
03.2006 - 08.2008
Skills
Heading
Working drawings and procedures
Estimating skills
AutoCAD
Project Management
Software
Custom
1-BERI ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS PVT.LTD. AT PUNE, AS A PERSONAL PROJECT MANAGER CONSLTANT.
DURATION- APRIL 2021 TO AUGUST 2021 ( WORK FROM HOME) covid -19
2- RIGHT ANGLE INTERIOR IN MUMBAI, AS A INTERIOR ASSOCIATE.
DURATION- MAY 2020 TO FEB 2021 ( WORK FROM HOME) covid -19
3-FREELANCING INTERIOR DESIGNER PAN INDIA WORK
DURATION-JUL 2013 TO JULY-2019
Additional Information
16+ YEARS
Timeline
DESIGN HEAD - YA INTERIOR'S HIRANANDANI
07.2022 - Current
SR.INTERIOR DESIGNER - PARTHENON ARCHITECTS PVT.LTD.WORLI
09.2021 - 06.2022
OPERATION GENERAL MANAGER - THE MONARCH ENTERPRISES LOWER PAREL
07.2019 - 02.2020
SR. INTERIOR DESIGNER - SALANKR PASHINE & ASSOCIATES
04.2011 - 07.2013
SR. INTERIOR DESIGNER - AB INTERIOR'S
08.2008 - 03.2011
INTERIOR DESIGNER & BILLING IN CHARGE - EMPRESS CITY, REWARD REAL ESTATES CO.LTD.MUMBAI
06.2008 - 07.2009
Internship Interior Designer - ASHISH KAPRE
08.2007 - 08.2008
M.S.B.T BOARD ( MUMBAI BOARD) - , DIPLOMA IN INTERIOR DESIGNRE ND DECORETION
03.2006 - 08.2008