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Rupa Ashok

Rupa Ashok

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Certified Interior Designer with history of designing innovative, functional spaces focused on sustainability and creative aesthetic design. Experienced in client relations and using strategies for building key relationships to grow client base.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager and ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Freelance Interior Designer

Arupa Inc
02.2015 - Current
  • Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.
  • Illustrated visual concepts during client presentations through detailed plans and sketches.
  • Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
  • Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
  • Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
  • Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
  • Selected furniture, lighting and accessories to enhance design concepts.
  • Oversaw installation of finishes, furniture and other design elements to control final product.
  • Utilized computer-aided design (CAD) software to create plans and mockups of room layouts.

Interior Designer in House

Gorman's Gallery
02.2008 - 10.2015
  • Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
  • Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
  • Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
  • Implemented multiple high-end residential and commercial interior design projects within cost, quality and timeframe targets.
  • Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
  • Selected furniture, lighting and accessories to enhance design concepts.

Design Consultant

Home Element's
07.2000 - 12.2007
  • Met with customers to discuss design vision and individual needs.
  • Consistently stayed under client's budget for projects.
  • Prepared strategies and proposed concepts for client approval.
  • Prepared original and relevant options for clients suitable to individual requirements.
  • Applied skill in color theory and composition to bring client visions to fruition.
  • Guaranteed designs adhere to company brand standards and guidelines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design

Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
05.2000
  • Honoree of GOLDEN KEY HONOR SOCIETY
  • Dean's List 2000
  • GPA3.75

Skills

  • Visual Design
  • Sales Expertise
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Color and Material Application
  • Floor Plan Development
  • Visual Product Development
  • Excellent Attention to Detail
  • Client Requirements
  • Interior Planning

Certification

  • Certified Interior Designer ASID allied
  • Member National Association of Realtors License - Michigan

Timeline

Freelance Interior Designer - Arupa Inc
02.2015 - Current
Interior Designer in House - Gorman's Gallery
02.2008 - 10.2015
Design Consultant - Home Element's
07.2000 - 12.2007
Wayne State University - Bachelor of Arts, Interior Design