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Shaili Parikh

Shaili Parikh

Princeton, NJ, US

 

About 

I have a degree in Interior Design and over 8 years of professional experience in Designing and Drafting. I have worked as an Interior Designer for over 3 years in India and as an AutoCAD Professional for almost 5 years for different architectural firms in USA.

My key competencies include:

o    Skilled hand drafting and AutoCAD drafting

o    Artistic presentation; excellent color sense

o    Creative space planning solutions

o    Detail oriented and highly organized

Employment 

Independent Interior Designer, Princeton, NJ, US, Interior Designer

o Meet with the clients to discuss their needs
o Map out the space to determine furniture location and overall room design
o Utilize computer applications for initial and final designs
o Assist clients in choosing furnishings consistent with their preferences and budget
o Purchase Fixtures and Accessories
o Install design elements as required

Mar 2011 - current
 

K. Hovnanian Companies, Edison, NJ, US, Appointment Plan AutoCAD Drafter

o Prepare lot specific AutoCAD plans for homeowner appointments
o Update plans with custom option requests per construction standards
o Maintain and organize all plan requests with structured schedule
o Coordinate all critical dimensions and measurements with department estimator
o Create Design specification books

Apr 2009 - Jul 2010
 

Belea Group International, New York, NY, US, AutoCAD Operator

o Commercial Interiors : Prepare Construction set for clients
o On site surveys
o General office duties such as plotting, faxing and phone

Feb 2008 - Mar 2009
 

K. Hovnanian Companies, Edison, NJ, US, AutoCAD Professional

o Prepare lot specific AutoCAD plans for homeowner appointments
o Update plans with custom option requests per construction standards
o Maintain and organize all plan requests with structured schedule
o Coordinate all critical dimensions and measurements with department estimator

Oct 2006 - Jan 2008
 

Micheal Graeff Architect, Riegelsville, PA, US, Assistant Designer / AutoCAD Drafter

o AutoCAD drawings
o Assist designer with floor plans
o Assist designers with sample selection and finishes
o Research Kitchen and Bathroom products for incorporation into projects.
o General office duties such as printing, faxing and phone

Mar 2006 - Sep 2006
 

Independent Consultant, Nadiad, IN, Interior Designer

o Review client requirements
o On site measurements
o Space Planning and Custom Furniture Design
o Explain design specs to carpenter
o Meet with vendors to obtain samples/pricing of Fabrics and Finishes
o Order, coordinate and track Fabrics, Paint, Fixtures, and Accessories
o Site supervision

Jan 2004 - Apr 2005
 

Education 

LLC Institute, Vallabh Vidhyanagar, IN, AutoCAD

o AutoCAD 2000 (2D, Isometric) Certificate Course

Mar 2002 - Aug 2002
 

Arvindbhai Patel Institute of Environmental Design [A.P.i.E.D], Gujarat, India, Vallabh Vidhyanagar, IN, Bachelors, Interior Design

Courses Included
o Design Studio, Basic design, Construction Techniques, Climatology, Artificial Lighting, Carpentry, Pottery, sculpture Design, Psychology, Landscape Design, Conservation, Professional Practice, Drawing and Painting, Building materials, Structures, History of art and architecture, Acoustics (auditorium design), AutoCAD
o Design Thesis – DESIGN OF A THAI FOOD RESTAURANT

Aug 1996 - Aug 2001
 

Awards 

o Received First prize in Drawing and Designing competition organized by the Gujarat (India) State Art Teacher’s Association., 1st Place

1992
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills