Rejla Brdakic
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Highly creative with substantial experience in architectural interior design. Demonstrated capability to conceptualize and execute innovative designs that enhance aesthetics and functionality. Strengths encompass project management, client relationship building, and team collaboration. Previous work has consistently resulted in increased client satisfaction through attention to detail and a strong understanding of design principles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Architectural Interior Designer
My Home Design & Remodeling
Manhattan, NY
07.2022 - Current
- Visited home sites when necessary to assess and fulfill customer needs.
- Collaborated closely with customers, adjusting plans to satisfy client needs and requirements.
- Reviewed project costs, budgets and adherence to schedules.
- Maintained accurate specifications for each project.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, and 3D perspective views and material boards for both in-house review and presentation to client.
- Developed interior design concepts and prepared interior systems and finishes.
- Created custom design boards with attention to detail for visual representation, including samples of fabrics, wall finishes and flooring.
- Produced content for material boards and specification binders for presentation and construction.
- Inspected daily construction to determine project progress, contract compliance and safety.
- Worked closely with vendors to source products at competitive prices while maintaining quality standards.
- Maintained accurate records of all purchases made during a project.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines set by clients.
Showroom Manager
ACE Cabinets & Design Inc
Hopewell Junction, NY
08.2020 - 01.2023
- Communicated with vendors and clients to facilitate timely payments and reduce outstanding accounts receivable.
- Reconciled expenses and accounts, including company credit cards and expense accounts.
- Coordinated timely payments from vendors, clients and account holders.
- Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
- Maintained daily calendars, set appointments with clients and planned daily office events.
- 2020 design software
- Assisting designer with the kitchen projects
Designer's Assistant
German Kitchen Center
Queens, NY
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Research client's design styles and creates inspiration boards.
- Assists with research for current trends in color, textiles, and styles
- Collaborate with the designer design team to ensure the desired product is achieved on time
- Check on the job site to ensure that construction is on schedule and implemented accurately
- Collaborates with Design on the visualization, presentation, and communication of pattern concepts through KPS or 2020 Design artwork software
- Salesforce
- Collaborated with team of designers to offer improvements and direction on others' projects.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Junior Interior Architect
Sika Sh.p.k
Prishtine , Kosovo
07.2017 - 11.2019
- Discussed design specifications and procedures with project manager, engineering team and construction manager.
- Assessed task completion to meet all project deadlines.
- Encouraged team collaboration and motivated individual employees through positive reinforcement and technical recognition.
- Facilitated continuous improvement initiatives with successful changes affecting all areas of operations.
- Collaborated with builders to confirm construction conformed to drawings and designs.
Junior Architect
Kutia Studio
Prishtine , Kosovo
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Mitigated regulatory risks by partnering with staff and builders to ensure proper design standards and protocols adherence.
- Coordinated contractor reviews as well as shop drawing and sample submissions.
- Drafted detailed drawings of structures, specifying dimensions and materials needed.
- Interacted with clients to provide timely and relevant status updates.
- Discussed design specifications and procedures with project manager, engineering team and construction manager.
- Completed formal design intent and construction documentation.
- Created oral and written presentations for project designs and proposals.
- Organized specification set-up and drawing coordination, research and use of best practice documents.
- Monitored design processes from conceptual phase through construction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University For Business And Technology
Prishtine,Kosovo07.2018
High School Diploma -
Gjimnazi Bedri Pejani
Peje, Kosovo06.2013
Skills
- Collections and invoice processing
- Strategic Planning
- Architecture and design
- Team collaboration
- Interior design
- Training
- Client support
- QuickBooks
- Salesforce
- Expense account management
- Document control
- Calendar Management
- Support services
- Fluent in Albanian, Serbian, English
- Understand Spanish
- 2D and 3D modeling
- Material Selection
- Cost Estimation
Certification
- UBT - University of Business And Technology Training-Architecture and Spatial Planning 13-16 July, 2015
- UBT - University of Business And Technology Training-Energy Efficiency 09.29.2016
- UBT - University of Business And Technology - Certificate of Completion - 07.09.2016
- Lutron - RadioRA3 Lighting Control Systems - Certificate - 07.20.2024
Timeline
Architectural Interior Designer
My Home Design & Remodeling
07.2022 - Current
Designer's Assistant
German Kitchen Center
01.2022 - 07.2022
Showroom Manager
ACE Cabinets & Design Inc
08.2020 - 01.2023
Junior Interior Architect
Sika Sh.p.k
07.2017 - 11.2019
Junior Architect
Kutia Studio
01.2016 - 07.2017
- UBT - University of Business And Technology Training-Architecture and Spatial Planning 13-16 July, 2015
- UBT - University of Business And Technology Training-Energy Efficiency 09.29.2016
- UBT - University of Business And Technology - Certificate of Completion - 07.09.2016
- Lutron - RadioRA3 Lighting Control Systems - Certificate - 07.20.2024
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University For Business And Technology
High School Diploma -
Gjimnazi Bedri Pejani
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