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Shekar Bala

Execution Manager
Interior Designerwith16+experience working closely with Client / ProjectManagers andproject team members to successfully complete interior design projects, consisting of, but not limited to interior finishes and furnishing procurement. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION . Broad- and interior design. Including space planning, product knowledge, specification and drafting techniques. . Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure. . Exceptional interpersonal, client service. . Presentation of a positive and professional image. . Great knowledge of space, materials, good color sense, and good sense of scale. . Proven ability to work and coordinate with all members of a project team, including Architect, Project and Procurement Managers, Contractors and other consultants (internal and external) . . Excellent written and verbal communication skills (letters, memos, presentations) . Exceptional ability to communicate design concepts. . Immense knowledge and understanding of construction documents. . Strong ability to design and develop design details and specifications. . Solid ability to design within established budgets. . In-depth ability to select artwork, working with a consultant. . Profound ability to review and comment on shop drawings and other contractor submittals . Excellent 3D thinker. . Self-motivated and able to work with minimal amount of supervision . Excellent time management, capable of prioritizing tasks with the ability to adjust as required.
Bonito Design
Interior Design Academy

Professional Background

  • Current status
  • Profession
    Project / Product Management
  • Fields
    Architecture
  • Work experience
    More than 15 years (More than 15 years relevant)
  • Management
  • Skills
    Coordinating
    Independent
    Confidence
    Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
    Ability To Work Under Stress
    Eager To Learn New Things
    Work Well Under Pressure
    Ability To Communicate
    Ability To Design
    Product Knowledge
  • Languages
    English
    Fluent
    Kannada
    Native or Bilingual
    Hindi
    Professional
    Tamil
    Fluent
    Telugu
    Fluent
  • Highest level of education
    Bachelor

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Full-time
    Interested in working remotely
  • Desired positions
    Execution Manager
  • Desired work locations
  • Freelance
    Full-time freelancer

Work Experience

Execution Manager

Feb 2020 - Jul 2020
6 mos
Team management

Project Manager

May 2017 - Oct 2018
1 yr 6 mos
. Preparing Site Analysis . Preparation of pre-construction and construction schedules . Reviewtheproject plans anddrawings periodically andeffectivelycommunicate with the design team on the changes/modifications based on site conditions . Assisting in procuring and assembling materials at site . Researching for new materials and vendors . Expediting shop drawings andapprovals . Monitoring the project construction schedule on a weekly basis . Monitoring team members . Preparing and issuing minutes of all site meetings . QA audits and Monitoring site safety and ensure requirements of health and safety are enforced . Ensuring completion and track material and all independent testing and inspections as required . Overall Project delivery and Design management . Client and vendor management . Change management . Documentation . People and site management

ARCHITECT/PROJECT MANAGER

Apr 2013 - Apr 2017
4 yrs 1 mo
Project completed during tenure Kamanahalli, Sahakara Nagar, Jayanagar 8th Block, Kengeri, Church street, Kagadasapura, HSR Layout, Mejestic, MG road.

Project Manager

Apr 2010 - Apr 2013
3 yrs 1 mo
Project completed during tenure Mindtree consultancy- Chennai, Bangalore, ShahiExport - shimoga, Exchanging - Shimoga . Overseeallaspectsof the daytodaymanagement ofdesign, procurement and construction activities . Monitor and coordinate service performed by architectural, engineering, and cost consultancy firms as well as works carried out by construction companies, suppliers and vendors . Review and interpret proposed architectural design, FF&E designs, engineering drawings, and technical specifications for appropriateness to required functions, constructability, durability, operational efficiency andbudget . Ensure that project operations are incompliance with established project policies and procedures. . plan PEP, Update the PEP at regular intervals to match project status. . Lead, direct and manage a team of engineers.FF&E specialists, design managers, construction managers, cost engineers, HSE engineers and quality control engineers. . Chairprogress meeting withall stakeholders and ensurethat minute'sthereofare circulated in a timely manner; follow up on outstanding actions to avoid delay. . Lead the preparation of weekly and monthly reports to the client, Ensure that schedule updates are included for ease of monitoring; highlight risk areas related to design, permits, scope change, and schedule delays, and recommend appropriate remedial.

Interior Designer/Quantity surveyor

Aug 2006 - Mar 2010
3 yrs 8 mos
. Responsible for assisting and preparing initial concept design till the detail design . Involvedin conceptdesignand visualizationfor office design and architectural commercial projects . Estimated material requirements and costs, and presented design to client for approval. . Advised clienton interior design factors, suchas space planning, layout andutilization of space and its utilization. . Rendered design ideas in form of PowerPoint presentation and perspective views. . Preparing Bill of quantities for Interior fit out and Architectural buildings. Projects worked during the tenure 1. Golden Blossom, 2. Golden Grand, 3. Embassy paragon, 4. Cognizant at Manyata, - Commercial office fit out 5. Mysis. - Commercial office fit out

Architectural Assistant

Jan 2001 - Jan 2005
4 yrs 1 mo
. Responsible for preparing initial concept design till the detail design . Carried out complete planning, supplying specification, calculation and drawing packages . Supervised construction and implementation . Coordinated with all stakeholders. . Involvedin conceptdesignand visualizationfor office design and architectural commercial projects . Worked on concept design and detail planning of furniture design for hotel, residential projects . Coordinating and Supervising the Construction and interior fit out of lake front development at Amby Valley Sahara Lake cityat Lonavla Other projects workedfor Sahara are designing of shopping mall at gurgoan, Saharagunj at lucknow, and Sahara grace at gurgoan, other activities included were coordination with consultant, obtained approvals, Design coordination, project coordination and monitored construction. ComputerLiteracy . 3D modeling googlesketch up . CAD programs AutoCAD . DTP programs e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, Freehand . MS office word/excel/project/PowerPoint

Education

Associate’s Degree
Interior design
1999 - 2000