Angela Akumu

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.

2014 to 2018:

Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences (Interior Design with IT)

Maseno University - Maseno, Kenya

Qualification: Second Class Upper Division