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Insiyya Motiwala

Insiyya Motiwala

Los Angeles, CA, US

 
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About 

Education:

A.A Interior Design (College of the Canyons) Los Angeles, CA,USA.   2008-2009

Diploma in Interior Design( M.H.S.S College), Mumbai, India.              1999-2001

Bachelor of Arts (University Of Mumbai), India.                                      2001-2003

Skills:

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite CS5 (Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Indesign)

Studio IT software

Exceeds proficiency standard regarding use of Microsoft Office and related programs

Possess Knowledge and skill of Project Management

Digitally Savvy with Various Social Media Marketing Platforms

Outstanding Client Relations Skills Based on Diligence and a high quality final product

Passionate,creative professional with years of proven success in the Interior Field.

Possess strong business and management skills accounting training staff marketing and organizing workshops.

Experience:

            Fernando Diaz and Associates, Los Angeles                                                  2014-Present           

Assistant Interior Designer

Beverly Park: Residential Interiors-13,500sq ft project.

                         Prepared drawings for concept and schematic design.

Bel Air Crest :Residential Interiors 12,000 sq ft

Worked closely with principal in space planning, Autocad drafting, material   selection and finishes.

Carmel

Worked with the principal in space planning of the Master Bathroom and Bedroom and Kitchen with drafting, space planning, material selection, specification finishes and furniture.

Lake Arrowhead:

Space planning,Autocad drafting and designing, Window material finishes, selection and specification of Furniture and materials. Visits to the Pacific design centre. Worked extensively on Studio IT software to prepare proposals and Invoices and worked with the principal in project management and business side.

Saxony Street Design: Los Angeles                                                      

Autocad Drafter ,Designer

            Hawaii –Residential Interiors 12,000 sqft

Prepared Autocad drawings. From conception of plan to design and detailing and FF&E Specification, helped principal with selection of materials.

Speaks Design Partners: West Hollywood                                                  

Junior Interior Designer

Worked as a designer on small to large scale projects mostly in Saudi Arabia. From space planning to electrical, elevations and detailed drawings and on some occasions client meetings,was also part of general office work scheduling client meetings, vendor purchases and knowledge of the Pacific Design Centre.

College of the Canyons

Tutor

Hired by the Head of department to tutor Autocad to students in need of additional help.

Ethan Allen-Sales and Design Sacramento .   

Designer and Marketing Sales                                      

Address client design needs of planning,helping them in selection of furniture,fabrics and window treatments preparing invoices and purchase order and building up sales.

Shilpi Creations  Mumbai India                                                                                          

Residential Duplex  Juhu  Mumbai :A 3000 sqft  duplex apartment

From conceptualization to design, space planning and executing with working with the principal and client in selection of materials and furniture fixtures fabric to site visits site measurements and consulting and coordinationg with contractors and workers with researching new materials and market availability till completion of the project.

Residential Condo Peddar Road Mumbai

Instrumental in renovating two apartments by fusing into one with a contemporary look. Designing to fit all the modern amenities into an urban apartment took a lot of creativity and considerable time to plan. Worked on plans,elevations, reflected ceiling plan, flooring, construction documents millwork, furniture designs.

           

           

            Architect Kiran Patki: (Space Consultants) Mumbai, India                

Assistant Interior designer

Started as a design drafter and got promoted to assistant designer which included handling sites, conducting client meetings, and preparing and taking care of the resource library and dealing with contractors, builders thereby building my business strength.

            Commercial projects

 A Prestigious country club in downtown Bombay.

 Refurnishing and refinishing existing restaurants with regards to materials,flooring     wall treatments and space planning.

The Peerless Hotels (Calcutta) From space planning to material finishes,construction documents FFE specification  and interior finishes.

            The Radisson (Hyderabad) –A five star hotel in a major upcoming city of India.

            Interior specifications,furniture space planning and material selection to finishes

             Other Residential projects included

 Various apartments in Mumbai India.

 A bungalow in Ahmadabad  India.

Extracurricular Activities and Hobbies            

Yoga (done a beginners course in Yoga Asana)

Swimming

Reading

Travelling

Dancing and Aerobics (Certified from SDIPA -Shiamaks Davars Institute of Performing Arts)

Social Work:

            A volunteer with ‘Akanksha ’- an NGO dedicated to under privileged children

 www.akanksha.org

Promoted mentor programs

Provided Computer education and organized workshops.

Employment 

Fernando Diaz, Los Angeles, CA, US, Assistant Designer

Fernando Diaz and Associates, Los Angeles
Assistant Interior Designer
Beverly Park: Residential Interiors-13,500sq ft project.
Prepared drawings for concept and schematic design.
Bel Air Crest :Residential Interiors 12,000 sq ft
Worked closely with principal in space planning, autocad drafting, material selection and finishes.
Carmel
Worked with the principal in space planning of the Master Bathroom and Bedroom and Kitchen with drafting, space planning, material selection, specification finishes and furniture.
Lake Arrowhead :
A vacation home for client.Space planning, Autocad drafting and designing, window material finishes, selection and specification of furniture and materials. Visits to the Pacific design centre. Worked extensively on Studio IT software to prepare proposals and Invoices and worked with the principal in project management and business side .
Ventura county Residential House
Site Measurements and survey with drafting on Autocad.

May 2015 - current
 

Saxony Street, Los Angeles, CA, US, Interior Designer ,Autocad Drafter

Autocad Drafter /Designer
Hawaii –Residential Interiors 12,000 sqft
Prepared Autocad drawings. From conception of plan to design and detailing and FF&E Specification,helped principal with selection of materials.

May 2008 - Jan 2009
 

Speaks Design Partners:, West Hollywood , Junior Interior Designer

Worked as a designer on small to large scale projects mostly in Saudi Arabia. From space planning to electrical, elevations and detailed drawings and on some occasions client meetings ,was also part of general office work scheduling client meetings, vendor purchases and knowledge of the Pacific Design Centre.

Jan 2007 - Feb 2008
 

Shilpi Creations, Mumbai India , Interior Designer

Shilpi Creations Mumbai India
Residential Duplex Juhu Mumbai :A 3000 sqft duplex apartment
From conceptualization to design, space planning and executing with working with the principal and client in selection of materials and furniture fixtures fabric to site visits site measurements and consulting and coordinationg with contractors and workers with researching new materials and market availability till completion of the project.
Residential Condo Peddar Road Mumbai
Instrumental in renovating two apartmentsby fusing into one with a contemporary look.Designing to fit all the modern amenities into an urban apartment took a lot of creativity and considerable time to plan. Worked on plans, elevations, reflected ceiling plan, flooring, construction documents millwork, furniture designs.

Feb 2004 - Nov 2005
 

kiran Patki, mumbai , Interior Designer

Architect Kiran Patki: (Space Consultants) Mumbai, India
AutoCAD drafter and designer
Started as a drafter and got promoted to assistant designer which included handling sites, conducting client meetings, and preparing and taking care of the resource library and dealing with contractors, builders thereby builing my business strength.
Commercial projects
A prestigious country club in downtown Bombay.
Refurnishing and refinishing existing restaurants with regards to materials flooring wall treatments and space planning
The Peerless Hotels (Calcutta) From space planning to material finishes and interiors
The Radisson (Hyderabad) –A five star hotel in a major upcoming city of India .
Interior specifications ,furniture space planning and material selection to finishes
Other Residential projects included
Various apartments in Mumbai India.
A bungalow in Ahmadabad India.

Jan 2003 - Feb 2004
 

Education 

College of the Canyons, Santa Clarita, CA, US, Associate

Associates In Interior Design

Sep 2010 - Jan 2012
 

University of Mumbai, Mumbai , Bachelors, Arts

Jun 2001 - Apr 2003
 

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