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Puja Chaurasia

Puja Chaurasia

Duarte, CA, US

 

About 

A 2nd year graduate student at CalPoly Pomona with Architecture major. Earned a Bachelor of Commerce with Honors in Accounting & Finance group, and a certificate in Interior Design.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Magma Fincorp Limited, Kolkata, India, Senior Executive - Infrastructure & Project

As a sole designer, prepared layouts (floorplans, furniture layout, reflected ceiling plans, lighting etc. for upcoming, and renovation work of more than 400 offices with 30% expansion plan. Co-ordinated with architects, construction personnel, installation personnel, and project managers to achieve project deliverables.

Sep 2013 - Oct 2016
 

Times Exim Private Limited, Kolkata, India, Furniture Designer

Created working drawing of furniture. Evaluated and made decisions concerning price, manufacturing methods & techniques, fashion, safety, materials used and other such production issues.

Oct 2012 - Sep 2013
 

Haldiram Bhujiawala Limited,, Kolkata, India, Interior Designer/Site Supervisor

Successfully completed supervision of 8600-sq. ft., five storied hotel project under guidance of architects which contains a restaurant of 55 seater on 1st floor, a banquet, and a conference room in addition to 42 guest rooms, within 9 months with necessary changes in design. Sourced local and overseas supplies to select cost- effective products.

Feb 2012 - Oct 2012
 

Abhishek Building Promoters Private Limited, Kolkata, India, Designer.

Planned, designed, and furnished residential properties to create unique living space.

Jan 2011 - Feb 2012
 

Sanju’s Decor, Kolkata, India, Intern Designer

Procured paints, fabrics, wall papers, and furniture of a residential project.

Oct 2010 - Dec 2010
 

Education 

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Pomona, CA, US, MArch, Architecture

Aug 2021 - current
 

Citrus College, Glendora, CA, Architecture

Aug 2018 - May 2021
 

Inter National Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD), Kolkata, India, Interior Design

Aug 2008 - May 2010
 

Calcutta University, Kolkata, India, Bachelors, Commerce

Aug 2006 - May 2009
 

Awards 

President’s and Dean’s list, Award

2020
 

Oshar Scholarship, Scholarship

2020
 

Skills