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Sunbul Shafaque
Environmental Architecture Student, Architect And Interior Designer
Bangalore
Summary
Experienced Proprietor with background handling all aspects of business operations. Gifted relationship-builder, communicator and problem-solver diligent about running day-to-day activities. Offering 14 years of progressive experience in Architecture and Interior Industry .
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Proprietor and Principal Architect
Alcove Architects
Bangalore
02.2012 - Current
- Conceptualization, Co-ordination and Design management, Interior Layouts, Client interfacing, regular site supervision, managing
- Increased firms revenue by 50%
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow
- Developed and managed relationships with vendors and suppliers
- Optimized team hiring, training and performance
- Completed more than 15 projects in 2 with 90% customer satisfaction rate
Manager Offshore Design Team
Livspace.com
Bangalore
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Team Optimization working towards best of user experience, hiring candidates for building up team from 0 to 17
- Setting up standard formats for drawings, training resources
- Liaising with Singapore and Malaysia team for standardization and quality output
- Liaising with IKEA Team in Singapore and Malaysia and training Offshore team to deliver standardized output
- Responsible implementing process improvement initiatives to support stakeholders and managing P&L
- Setting up new team as part of business development plan.
- Prepared variety of written communications, reports and documents
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
Livspace.com
Bangalore
10.2016 - 01.2021
- Design Partner
- Interior Designing, Pitch Preparations, coordinating and client Interfacing, Regular Site
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
- Resolved problems at site, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
Adjunct Professor
PES University
Bangalore
12.2016 - 07.2017
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student centered learning.
- Taught Architectural Design courses providing instructions up to 40 undergraduate students
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation
- Evaluated and selected instructional materials and texts to prepare course materials and lesson plans
Assistant Professor
Aakar Academy Architecture
Bangalore
03.2015 - 04.2016
- Taught subjects Architectural Design History of architecture Computer Application Basic Design and Visual Arts 2nd Semester Building Construction and Materials
- Used variety of learning modalities and support material to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations
- Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations
- Collected data for performance outcomes for 1st year and 3rd program
- Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress
- Proctored exams and provided remediation for learning improvement goals
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress
- Revised course objectives, course materials, instructional and assessment strategies for Architectural Design, Building Construction, Architectural History courses.
- Performed research to serve as basis for academic writing for publication
- Assisted professors and school administrators with continuous development, review, planning and outcomes evaluation to measure 3rd year program performance
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts
Feasibility Architect
TESCO HSC
Bangalore
10.2011 - 12.2011
Architect
Khan Global Design
Bangalore
04.2011 - 08.2011
- Design and Master Planning
- Chhattisgarh Housing Board – Master Planning of residential layout of 15 acre
- Ramky Group– Master Planning of residential layout of 20 acre
- Sattava Group- Master Planning of IT Park and designing office blocks.
- Conducted pre-planning studies for new construction and renovations to buildings and facilities that included specialized functions
- Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure
- Completed comprehensive code compliance evaluations to scrutinize projects against established architectural criteria
- Performed complex architectural and design assignments, applying innovative architectural design concepts and advanced professional knowledge
- Researched zoning laws and building codes to verify conformance with regulatory agencies
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters
- Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules
- Created, printed and modified drawings in AutoCAD and Revit
- Maintained quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, illustrations and documentation
Freelance Architect
Prabhavathi
04.2010 - 03.2011
- Worked on villa development project of 6 acres and office interiors spanning 12000sft.
- Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure
- Monitored and analyzed project costs and resource allocation to mitigate overages
- Coordinated with clients, consultants and contractors during construction bidding
- Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input into project designs
- Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision
- Researched zoning laws and building codes to verify conformance with regulatory agencies
- Researched materials to determine appropriate selection for projects
Architect
Kumar & Swamy Architects
Bangalore
03.2009 - 03.2010
- Co-ordination and Design management, Interior Layouts, Client interfacing, regular site supervision and leading team of three
- P.E.S School and College Projects, , Shimoga- From Conception to Execution
- R.V Public School, Amalgamation of new and old structure
- Mahila Seva Samaj School- Extension and renovation of old Block as per CBSE norms
- Kumudvati School, Shikaripur-Execution and interior layouts
- Mentored trainee R Viveka from Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Maduria.
- Researched zoning laws and building codes to verify conformance with regulatory agencies
ARCOP Associates Pvt. Ltd
07.2008 - 11.2008
- Job profile – Design development, Presentation, Working drawing and detailing on AutoCAD,
- Services Coordination, Structure Coordination, preparation of Inventory, Area calculation, drawing up Tenders, Client interfacing, and monitoring the development in site Visits
- Some focus areas in my work:
- Coordination of services, interior and structure for villas
- Design development, Coordination and working drawing of Villas and Estate Homes
- Complete Submission drawing
- Worked on 500-acre township projects at Jaypee Greens, Greater Noida.:
- Spanish Villas, Jaypee Greens
- Estate Homes,Jaypee Greens
- Condominium Apartments: High-rise Apartment consisting of 6 towers (G+20)
Education
Master of Architecture - Environmental Architecture
REVA University
Bangalore 08.2021 - Current
Bachelor - Architecture
Jamia Millia Islamia
New Delhi 01.2003 - 05.2008
Senior Secondary Examination -
Jharkhand Intermediate Education Council, Ranchi
Ranchi 08.2001 - 05.2003
Higher Secondary Education -
Central Board of Secondary Education
Ranchi, JH 05.2000 - 05.2001
Skills
COMPUTER PROFICIENCYundefined
Accomplishments
Participated in “International Paris Climate Summit Program”,2015
Authored Paper- “Occupation and its impact on community living: Case Study as Core City of Pune” at the First International Conference on Sustainability in Built Environment (SIBE-2020) organized by Aurora Group of Architecture Colleges,Hyderabad, India held on 3rd & 4th January 2020ISBN: 978-93-5347-667-0 andPublished in International Journal of Architecture, Planning and Building Engineering,ISSN 2455-5045
Co-authored Paper- “Architectural Narrative- Hampi a case Study” at International Conference on Architectural Pedagogy organized by Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics,Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India held on 11th – 13th of November 2019 ISBN: 978- 8193774930
Co-authored Paper- “Human Behavior Study And its Impact on Architecture” at the Neo- International Conference on Habitable Environments and International Professional Meet organized by Lovely School of Architecture and Design, Punjab, India held in November 2018 ISBN: 978-93-89085-72-3
Co-authored a paper on “Urbanization And Its Impact On Heritage Cities: Kolkata A Case Study” selected for inclusion in the compendium of papers for "HERITAGE CITIES"- The University School of Design 2015, Mysore
Co-authored a paper for Creative Space Architecture, Chitkara University, Punjab on “Lateral Integration of Architectural Theory into Architectural Design Studio Pedagogy in the Early Years of Architectural Education– A Trans- Disciplinary Approach “July 2015 (selected for publication)
Attended VTU-VGST sponsored Faculty Development program on “Creating & Designing Value In Architecture”2015 at Aakar Academy of Architecture, Bangalore
Attended Faculty Development program on “Research Methods & Methodolgies”2015 at MSRIT, Bangalore
Presented a paper on “Informal Sector- Weekly Bazaar” at a III National Seminar, Architecture for Masses -2007, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
Presented a paper on “Digital Design and Analysis” at Cognizance 2006, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
Presented a paper on “Energy Efficient Techniques for Mass Adaptation” at a II National Seminar, Architecture for Masses -2005, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
Affiliations
Council Of Architecture, India
Software
Revit
Sketchup
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Ppt
Equest
Sefaira
Work Availability
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Quote
There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them.
Seth Godin
Timeline
Master of Architecture - Environmental Architecture
REVA University
08.2021 - Current
Manager Offshore Design Team
Livspace.com
06.2021 - 03.2022
Adjunct Professor
PES University
12.2016 - 07.2017
Livspace.com
10.2016 - 01.2021
Assistant Professor
Aakar Academy Architecture
03.2015 - 04.2016
Proprietor and Principal Architect
Alcove Architects
02.2012 - Current
Feasibility Architect
TESCO HSC
10.2011 - 12.2011
Architect
Khan Global Design
04.2011 - 08.2011
Freelance Architect
Prabhavathi
04.2010 - 03.2011
Architect
Kumar & Swamy Architects
03.2009 - 03.2010
ARCOP Associates Pvt. Ltd
07.2008 - 11.2008
Bachelor - Architecture
Jamia Millia Islamia
01.2003 - 05.2008
Senior Secondary Examination -
Jharkhand Intermediate Education Council, Ranchi
08.2001 - 05.2003
Higher Secondary Education -
Central Board of Secondary Education
05.2000 - 05.2001
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