ASHLEY ELIZABETH BABU
Macomb,MI
Summary
Multidisciplinary architect with extensive managerial experience in leading teams and overseeing the design process, architectural planning,construction and interior design. Proven track record in project management, encompassing design implementation, verification, and validation. Registered architect in India currently preparing for the ARE to deepen expertise in the field. Committed to creating impactful experiences through design and harnessing architecture as a catalyst for positive societal change.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Gallery Designer
RH
Birmingham, Detroit
01.2022 - Current
- Successfully designed and developed an innovative portfolio of high-end interior designs for a diversified clientele.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of design trends, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness, including furniture, fixtures, lighting, and visual art.
- Independently led multiple turnkey luxury residential interior projects spread across Michigan for an elite clientele.
- Collaborated with cross-disciplinary project teams on all aspects of interior architecture projects, including programming, space planning, conceptual design, production of design development, and construction documents for large, complex projects.
- I attended on-site visits to lead collaborations with contractors and vendors to effectively illustrate interior design ideas to the client and the project team.
- Demonstrated exceptional ability to interpret and execute the client's vision by presenting creative design concepts and establishing excellent working relationships with the project team.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, meeting all deadlines and budgets, resulting in elevated client satisfaction.
- Created new designs and iterations during marketing strategy sessions.
- Conferred with marketing department or with clients to discuss product or collateral designs.
- Created high quality visual designs that are both aesthetically pleasing and intuitive for users.
- Analyzed customer feedbacks to identify areas of improvement within existing designs.
- Researched market to determine appropriate prices for designs and products.
Senior Architect
Pushpagiriyal Builders and Developers
India , India
08.2018 - 04.2022
- Conceptualized, designed, and developed site plans, schematic designs, and programming layouts for various residential, mixed-use, and commercial projects..
- Head of design and project execution of a gated community mixed-use residential project from inception to completion.
- Led and supervised a team of 15 in the development of 2 gated community projects built across a combined area of 8 acres.
- Defined project scope based on the identification of client requirements and specifications.
- Coordinated with the client and consultants to produce designs and construction documents for permits and onsite execution.
- Stakeholder management and identification of potential vendors.
- Administered daily site operations, and documented the development phase and material cost inflation of projects to ensure efficiency and execution as per the time schedule.
- Co-directed recruitment, training, and staff development initiatives to maximize productivity.
- Developed aesthetic representations of structure and construction details.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture - urban design major
University of Calicut
India01.2018
Skills
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Sketchup (V-Ray)
- Design research
- Material selection
- Vendor relationships
- Project presentations
- Adobe creative suite
- Corporate design
- Revit
- Photoshop
- MS Office
- Interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and critical thinking
- Content writing
- Research and Documentation
- Solutions-oriented
- Project management
Timeline
Gallery Designer
RH
01.2022 - Current
Senior Architect
Pushpagiriyal Builders and Developers
08.2018 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Architecture - urban design major
University of Calicut
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