Angela Akumu
Services provided: Luxury Interior Designers , Contemporary Interior Designers , Residential Interior Design Firms , Kitchen Interior Designers
About Angela Akumu:
I am a motivated Interior Design consultant with over 4 years experience in the Interior design and build industry.
I offer outstanding talents in Computer Aided Design (CAD), rendering and production of detailed drawings using ArchiCAD and Photoshop.
Experience
October 2021 - Current
Dalla Design Studio
Interior Designer - Founder
- Marketing projects and ideas on social media platforms to source and attract prospective clients.
- Determine the client’s goals, budget and requirements for the project by conducting short interviews.
- Generate visual renders and design plans on CAD for client presentations.
- Specify materials and furnishing to be used in projects.
- Create an estimated timeline for design projects and determine project costs.
- Place orders for materials and oversee the installation of the design elements.
- Oversee construction and coordinate with general building contractors to implement the plans and specifications for the project.
- Visit the site after the project is complete, to ensure that the client is satisfied.
March 1st 2021 - September 30th 2022
Munshiram International Business Machines (MIBM)
Interior Designer/ Furniture Designer
- Won contracts by achieving design briefs' specifications.
- Generated visual renders and design plans on CAD for client presentations.
- Avoided shortage of materials in the course of work by costing materials needed for projects in line with the available budget.
- Minimized wastage during production by creating project cutting lists using Smart 2D Cutting Software.
- Ensured detailed outcome by overseeing production of furniture at the workshop.
- Created Invoices and Delivery notes for newly manufactured goods.
- Ensured quality control by checking for mishaps on newly manufactured goods before delivery to clients.
March 2020 - February 2021
Design Forty Ltd.
Interior Design Intern
- Originated and developed creative design concepts on CAD.
- Transformed uninspiring areas into warm and inviting living spaces.
- Created design plans, elevations and 3D perspectives for review and presentation to the team and to clients.
- Resolved issues and discussed new ideas with the design team, including contractors and vendors.
June 2019 - August 2019
Wajenzi Building Solutions
Sales Intern
- Managed clients' expectations through strategic communication and helped each navigate sales processes.
- Prepared and delivered presentations to prospective clients and highlighted offerings to secure new business.
- Tracked leads on Excel maintaining a robust database of contacts and sales activities
- Developed referral-based sales opportunities by keeping in contact with existing customer base.
- Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.
Education
2014 to 2018:
Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences (Interior Design with IT)
Maseno University - Maseno, Kenya
Qualification: Second Class Upper Division
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