KALYANI UPPALURU

Key Clients – Tanishq, World of Titan, Titan Eye Plus, Taniera, Levi’s, NYKD, Third wave coffee, Indeqube, Van Heusen, Zivame, Enamor, Jockey, Celio, Aster pharmacy, Samsung,Kalyan silks & Lulu celebrate.

• Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
• Handling accounts of major players in the retail sector
• Responsible for revenue generation & business development
• Channel between customer and Production team.
• Taking care of all financial and necessary document collection from the client
• Streamlined retail operations by implementing efficient project management processes and tools.
• Reduced store downtime during remodels by effectively coordinating with contractors, vendors, and store teams.
• Developed strong relationships with Clients, negotiating favorable terms and securing timely deliveries.
• Ensured seamless communication between cross-functional teams to facilitate successful project execution.
• Conducted regular progress reviews to assess project status and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Delivered targeted results on time by effectively managing competing priorities across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Established clear performance expectations for all team members, resulting in improved accountability and productivity levels.
• Fostered a positive team environment by providing ongoing coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities for staff members.
• Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.

Key Clients – ABFRL, Samsung, Ikea, Loreal, Theme.

• Relationship building and management
• Maintaining customer relations by delivering quality output
• Prepare project proposals, negotiate contracts and fees, and finalise the estimates
• Oversee all phases of design development and ensure to provide all the information needed to complete furniture construction drawings on time
• Checking the BOM's generated by design team for Procuring required materials and coordinating closely with Purchase team for ordering the same
• Coordinating with team at site and ensuring that the installation is done properly without any snags
• Supporting Accounts team to ensure the bills are submitted to the clients with required supporting documents like pictures and completion certificates
• Following up with clients and commercial teams for payments.

Key Clients - 50 Chemist and Retail stores across Karnataka.

• Project manager handing all the projects for south India Region
• Converted small retail and chemist stores with Transformation System that is modular, flexible, and easy to install
• Utilizing every square inch of space and renovated the stores in 48 hours.
• Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.

Expomecanic is architectural firm with in-house expertise and teams to design and deliver turnkey projects for retail rollout programs for Retail brands.

Key Clients: CAIRN INDIA, HALDIRAMS CANNUGHT PLACE AND BRITISH SCHOOL CHANAKYAPURI.

• Worked as an Interior Designer and Project Manager

• Worked as a Senior Lecturer for Interior design Students
• Delivering lectures to groups of students and using advanced teaching techniques to inspire and motivate them for higher level qualifications and then employment.
• Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methodologies and techniques.
• Promoted collaboration among students through group projects and presentations, fostering teamwork and communication skills.

Key clients - Puma India

• Prepare project proposals, negotiate contracts and fees, and finalise the estimates
• Oversee all phases of design development and ensure to provide all the information needed to complete furniture construction drawings on time
• Checking the BOM's generated by design team for Procuring required materials and coordinating closely with Purchase team for ordering the same
• Coordinating with team at site and ensuring that the installation is done properly without any snags
• Supporting Accounts team to ensure the bills are submitted to the clients with required supporting documents like pictures and completion certificates
• Following up with clients and commercial teams for payments.

Key clients - Crain India, Happag loyd.

• Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering innovative and functional interior design solutions.
• Collaborated with architects and contractors to ensure seamless integration of design elements.
• Selected and sourced materials, furniture, and accessories for aesthetically pleasing spaces.
• Developed comprehensive design concepts through sketches, renderings, and 3D models.