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Disha Nagarkar

Disha Nagarkar

San Francisco, CA, US

 
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About 

A creative and determined individual, aspiring to work as a Designer. Recently graduated with a Master's in Interior Architecture and Design from The Academy of Art University and working as a Design Consultant at Floor & Decor. I also have a bachelor's degree in Architecture from India. I have assisted as well as handled Interior Design and Architecture projects for a span of 2 years which enabled me to master my skills as a leader, communicator, and designer. I am also well versed with software like Autodesk (Revit & AutoCAD), Trimble SketchUp, Adobe (Photoshop, In-Design & Illustrator), and Microsoft Office. 

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Employment 

Floor & Decor, Milpitas, CA, US, Designer

1. Helping clients determine design needs in the selection of tile, wood, stone, and accessory products of various colors textures, patterns, and design.
2. Compiling mood boards for residential and commercial spaces by using CAD Softwares such as Revit, Sketchup, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and Microsoft Office.
3. Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
4. Staying current on design trends and have an understanding of trends in the market with knowledge of hard surface flooring and other materials.

Mar 2021 - current
 

Independent Business Owner | Entrepreneur, Mumbai, IN, Architect | Interior Designer

1. Hands-on experience with redesigning a Townhome, refurbishing a healthcare unit, interiors of a residential property (3b|3b), and commercial project (office) in Mumbai.
2. Tasks accomplished -site study, material selection, furniture layout, space planning, client pitch presentations, final renders, construction drawings, team management

Feb 2018 - Jul 2019
 

Ratan J Batliboi, Mumbai, IN, Junior Architect

1. Worked on residential housing for Tata steel plant, India,
2. Brainstormed on conceptual designs and developed city promenades
3. Tasks accomplished - Site survey, pre-design analysis, conceptual designing, design development, enhanced software skills.

Sep 2017 - Jan 2018
 

A cube Architects, Mumbai, IN, Intern - Professional Practise

1. Comprised of upcoming smart city development in Raipur. Worked on residential, commercial, and institutional projects on a small as well as larger scale.
2. Tasks accomplished –site analysis, sustainable design, presentation drawings, construction drawings.

Dec 2015 - May 2016
 

Education 

Academy Of Art University, San Francisco, CA, US, Masters, Interior Architecture and Design

Sep 2019 - current
 

Mumbai University, India, Mumbai, IN, BArch, Architecture

Jun 2012 - May 2017
 

Awards 

Architecture at Zero 2020, Honorable Mention

The 2020 Architecture at Zero competition challenge was to create a zero net energy library for the San Benito County Free Library in Hollister, CA. We managed to design a net positive energy responsive structure that is aesthetically and functionally pleasing.

2020
 

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