VISHVA GODHANI
Interior Designer / +1 929-928-0224 / [email protected] / http://linkedin.com/in/vishvag
EDUCATION
● New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) - Undergraduate in Interior Design, Pursuing Final year GPA:3.550 Jan 2022- May 2025
● Inter-National Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD) - Certificate Course in Interior Design GPA: 3.0 Aug 2015 – May 2017
EXPERIENCE
Internship Fawn Galli Interiors - New York - Present Sept 2024 - Present
● Organized the product library and procured materials for design projects.
● Created furniture layouts, elevations, tags, and precise measurements for construction documents.
● Managed samples and tracked material inventory using spreadsheets.
● Conducted daily site visits, monitoring wallpaper, paint, and other installation installations.
● Assisted with final furniture setup, ensuring accurate placement of products in assigned rooms.
Engagement Center Ambassador – NJIT – Present Sept 2024 - Present
● Processed office paperwork and handled communications with NJIT alumni for events and fundraising.
● Engaged alumni to foster ongoing relationships with the university, emphasizing their continued value to NJIT.
Internship - DXA Studio - New York May 2024 – August 2024
● Managed design libraries and coordinated product inquiries with vendors.
● Designed furniture layouts, developed Furniture, Fixture, and Equipment (FFE) tagging layouts, and created measurement marks for
construction documents.
● Selected and presented FFE products tailored to client needs, creating comprehensive presentations.
● Maintained budget tracking in Excel and coordinated product deliveries.
● Assisted in site and client meetings, capturing, and implementing feedback.
● Organized and maintained the Revit model library and trade account details, optimizing vendor relationships.
● Tagged materials and finishes in construction documents, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
Research Assistant (RA) – NJIT Dec 2023 – July 2024
● Conducted historical architectural research focused on department stores in Istanbul.
● Recreated buildings in Revit and developed XR and VR visualizations of historic structures.
Summer Program Teaching Assistant (TA) – NJIT June 2022 – August 2022
● Instructed young students on computer science fundamentals.
● Assisted professors with grading and managing classroom materials.
SOFTWARE
● AutoCAD ● MS PowerPoint ● MS Word ● Google SketchUp
● Revit ● MS Excel ● Photoshop ● Bluebeam
SKILLS
● Project Organization and Coordination ● Effective Communication ● Problem Solving
● Task Management ● Attention to Detail ● Collaborative Teamwork
AWARDS
● Dean’s Standing List – NJIT – (2022 Spring, 2023 Fall and Spring, 2024 Spring)
● NJIT Design Showcase (Fall 2023 and Spring 2024)
● Best Design Award 2017, first prize - Final Year Project: Bathroom Design. (INIFD)
Fawn Galli Interiors, New York, NY, US, Interior Design Intern
● Organized the product library and procured materials for design projects.
● Created furniture layouts, elevations, tags, and precise measurements for construction documents.
● Managed samples and tracked material inventory using spreadsheets.
● Conducted daily site visits, monitoring wallpaper, paint, and other installation installations.
● Assisted with final furniture setup, ensuring accurate placement of products in assigned rooms.
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, Engagement Center Ambassador
● Processed office paperwork and handled communications with NJIT alumni for events and fundraising.
● Engaged alumni to foster ongoing relationships with the university, emphasizing their continued value to NJIT.
DXA Studio, New York, NY, US, Interior Design Intern
● Managed design libraries and coordinated product inquiries with vendors.
● Designed furniture layouts, developed Furniture, Fixture, and Equipment (FFE) tagging layouts, and created measurement marks for
construction documents.
● Selected and presented FFE products tailored to client needs, creating comprehensive presentations.
● Maintained budget tracking in Excel and coordinated product deliveries.
● Assisted in site and client meetings, capturing, and implementing feedback.
● Organized and maintained the Revit model library and trade account details, optimizing vendor relationships.
● Tagged materials and finishes in construction documents, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, NJ, US, Research Assistant
● Conducted historical architectural research focused on department stores in Istanbul.
● Recreated buildings in Revit and developed XR and VR visualizations of historic structures.
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, NJ, US, Teaching Assistant
● Instructed young students on computer science fundamentals.
● Assisted professors with grading and managing classroom materials.
Freelancer, Surat, India, Interior Designer
• Bungalow project: Handled everything from drawing to detailing and selection. Designed, planned, and executed the project
according to the client's preferences and budget.
• Selected appropriate materials, and furniture, and coordinated with vendors for timely completion. Learned to be creative and
resourceful when working with limited budgets.
• 3bhk apartment project: Paid close attention to every detail of the drawing. Supervised the entire project, designing and
executing the plan within the client's budget.
• Found innovative solutions to design challenges due to budget constraints. Successfully completed the project within the given
time frame, satisfying the client. Developed skills in project management, communication, and problem-solving.
Design Core, Surat, India, Junior Interior Designer
Contributed to three different design projects.
Collaborated with senior designers on unique and creative designs.
Directly interacted with clients to understand preferences and provided expert suggestions.
Enhanced communication and interpersonal skills through client meetings
Jitendra Patel and Associates, Surat, India, Interior Design Intern
• Completed a six-month internship at Jitendra Patel and Associates from 2016 to 2017. Analyzed and learned about the entire
design process during the internship. Focused on developing skills in creating detailed architectural drawings.
• Worked closely with experienced architects and designers, learning from their expertise. Gained insight into industry standards
and practices. Applied knowledge and skills to practical situations, working on real-world projects.
• Contributed to the team's efforts during the internship
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, NJ, US, Bachelors, Interior Design
International Institute of fashion design, Surat, India, Interior Design
Best Design Award - 2017, 1st Place
Best Design Award 2017, 1st prize - Final Year Project: Bathroom Design. (INIFD)
Best Design Corner, 1st Place
• Best Design Corner 2016, 1st prize - Theme: Kutch Rabari House. (INIFD)
Best Design Corner, 1st Place
• Best Design Corner in 2015, 1st prize - Theme: Rural Cafe. (INIFD)
