POOJA SHINDE
Cumming,GA
Summary
Result oriented Interior Designer offering more than 7-year background in interior design with history of success in coordinating with vendors and managing constructions teams to complete projects aligned with client specifications and budget requirements. Ready to tackle exciting new challenges to bring customized design concepts to life in order to guarantee complete customer satisfaction.
Worked on prestigious hospitality projects like Marriott courtyard, The Grand Magrath Hotels in India.
Restaurants like Bon South, Blue Petals and many more.
Worked on corporate projects like Mercedes Benz, Tata Motors.
Worked on many residential projects.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate
Home Depot
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Customer service: Greeting customers, answering questions, and providing assistance.
- Product knowledge: Demonstrating knowledge of products and services, including their features, benefits, pricing, and promotions.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Interior Designer
Freelancer
06.2013 - 03.2015
- Worked on Residential projects. Designed floor plans, detail working drawings, elevations, mood boards.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
Design Lead
Centre for Design Excellence Pvt Ltd
02.2008 - 07.2009
- Managed all phases of residential, corporate & retail projects, including site visits with client, presentation.
- Managed relationships with external vendors to ensure timely delivery of outsourced design tasks within budget constraints.
- Contributed significantly in achieving company goals by successfully completing multiple high-profile projects within given deadlines and budgets.
- Delivered high-quality design solutions under tight deadlines, prioritizing projects based on client needs and expectations.
Interior Designer
Studio Altan
05.2006 - 10.2007
- Worked with Clients to understand needs and desires related to Interior projects.
- Selected and sourced materials, furniture, and accessories for aesthetically pleasing spaces.
- Collaborated with architects and contractors to ensure seamless integration of design elements
- Designed floor plans, elevations and material boards for review and presentation.
- Developed comprehensive design concepts through sketches and isometric images for better understanding.
- Coordinated installations of fixtures, furniture, artwork ensuring proper placement alignment within each space according plan specifications.
Interior Designer
Delta Interiors
01.2004 - 02.2006
- Develop layouts and finish packages to ensure project approach follows company standards and best practices.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.
- Conducted site visits and meetings with clients to gather necessary information for successful project execution.
Interior Designer Intern
Gogate Associates
07.2003 - 12.2003
- Develop layouts and finish packages to ensure project approach follows company standards and best practices.
- Improved design efficiency by mastering industry-specific software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Assisted senior designers in creating innovative and functional designs for residential and commercial spaces.
Education
Associate Degree -
Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s School of Interior Designing
Pune-India2003
Skills
- Sketching ability and technical drawing skills: Expert knowledge of AutoCAD and Basics in SketchUp, Proficient in MS Office
- A creative eye and attention to detail
- Strong knowledge of the design process, including space planning & materials-finishes
- Ability to communicate pleasantly and professionally with both staff and client
- Problem solving
Certification
Udemy Training Certification AutoCad 2018-21
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sales Associate
Home Depot
02.2021 - 05.2021
Interior Designer
Freelancer
06.2013 - 03.2015
Design Lead
Centre for Design Excellence Pvt Ltd
02.2008 - 07.2009
Interior Designer
Studio Altan
05.2006 - 10.2007
Interior Designer
Delta Interiors
01.2004 - 02.2006
Interior Designer Intern
Gogate Associates
07.2003 - 12.2003
Associate Degree -
Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s School of Interior Designing
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