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shalaka shinde

shalaka shinde

Interior Designer
mumbai,Maharashtra

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Interior Design Manager

Livspace.com
Mumbai
02.2021 - Current
  • Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.

Design Lead

Livspace.com
Mumbai
04.2020 - 01.2021
  • Collaborated and shared processes with colleagues and peers.
  • Supported multi-discipline teams to provide design solutions that balanced customer requirements for performance and cost.
  • Maintained documentation and dashboards to understand resource capacity and project status.
  • Provided operations support for specific design portfolios.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Senior Interior Designer

Livspace.com
Mumbai
06.2018 - 03.2020
  • Transformed uninspiring areas into warm and inviting living spaces using various lighting fixtures, materials, and products.
  • Presented design proposals to clients to establish clear project expectations and goals.
  • Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
  • Interfaced effectively with contractors and vendors to resolve issues and discuss ideas.
  • Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
  • Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
  • Produced detailed cost estimates and coordinated with vendors to deliver budget-friendly solutions.
  • Defined space requirements from schematic design to construction phase and installation.
  • Implemented multiple high-end residential and commercial interior design projects within cost, quality and timeframe targets.
  • Oversaw installation of finishes, furniture and other design elements to control final product.

Freelance Interior Designer

Self
Mumbai
06.2017 - 04.2018
  • Defined space requirements from schematic design to construction phase and installation.
  • Prepared product and layout documents implementing diverse design concepts.
  • Illustrated visual concepts during client presentations through detailed plans and sketches.
  • Assisted clients with budget considerations.
  • Worked closely with contractors and vendors to improve project coordination, completing projects on time and within budget.

Interior Designer

Mika Design Inc
Mumbai
08.2013 - 04.2017
  • Defined and developed spatial and functional requirements for old and new spaces and calculated projected costs for project activities.
  • Provided in-home consultations and space planning and coordinated colors, finishes and fabrics to match.
  • Developed project design documents and presentations for clients to seek construction approval.
  • Researched and stayed current on industry trends to incorporate new products into designs.
  • Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
  • Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.

Intern Interior Designer

Elements
Mumbai
05.2013 - 08.2013

Pursuing & understanding every small detail which further helped in building and elevating my career

Education

Diploma In Interior Design & Decoration - Interior Design

LS Raheja School of Architecture
Bandra , Mumbai
06.2010 - 04.2013

Skills

Knowledge of sustainable practices

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Interests

Travel

Human Psychology

Reading

Like to read about mythology,human psychology,archaeological findings,historians and their researches

Work Availability

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Quote

Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.
Steve Jobs

Timeline

Interior Design Manager

Livspace.com
02.2021 - Current

Design Lead

Livspace.com
04.2020 - 01.2021

Senior Interior Designer

Livspace.com
06.2018 - 03.2020

Freelance Interior Designer

Self
06.2017 - 04.2018

Interior Designer

Mika Design Inc
08.2013 - 04.2017

Intern Interior Designer

Elements
05.2013 - 08.2013

Diploma In Interior Design & Decoration - Interior Design

LS Raheja School of Architecture
06.2010 - 04.2013
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