Oshini Bandara
Unsworth Heights,New Zealand
Summary
Driven and detail-oriented designer/technician who has experience in both architecture and interior design, and aspires to combine the skills gained from both fields in conceptualizing space that reflects each client’s unique vision. Have been involved in a range of projects, including medium/high density subdivisions, lifestyle dwellings, and commercial office fit-outs, with knowledge in retail, hospitality, medical, and education sectors.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
INTERIOR DESIGNER
Edge Interiors Limited
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted senior designers, sales, project management and quantity surveyors to ensure projects are delivered in the scheduled timeframes.
- Assisted sales in the scoping stage; conducted site visits and measures as required.
- Presented concept designs to clients: designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspectives, and material boards for review and presentation.
- Involved in all design aspects of the projects, ranging from concept plans, detailed drawings (tender and construction documents), including liaising with incumbents/trades associated with Consents.
- Engaged relevant consultants to project to provide supporting documentation, as part of the Council Consent submission requirements.
- Handled all Council correspondence, responded to all Requests for Further Information.
- Met with a variety of suppliers and trades to be updated on new products and services within the industry, to incorporate in to new proposals.
- Liaised with Sales and QS on a regular basis to ensure design and budgets are in line with the client's best interest and expectations.
ARCHITECTURAL GRADUATE
MAK & Associates Limited
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Drafted concept documentation based on the director's concepts for medium density subdivisions and lifestyle dwellings.
- Engaged relevant consultants to each proposal in the developed design stage in preparation for Resource Consent lodgements.
- Prepared architectural documentation, as required for Resource Consent and Building Consent.
- Involved in writing the Assessment of Environmental Effects for several RC applications.
- Corresponded with Auckland Council (and TCDC) personnel at the S92 and BC RFI stages, and liaised with consultants in addressing queries prior to Council approval.
- Worked on documentation and engagement of relevant consultants for detailed design in the Building Consent stage.
- Involved in training new staff to assist in all Consent documentation.
Education
Diploma of Interior Design -
The Interior Design Institute
Online07.2023
Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) -
University of Auckland
Auckland, AUK11.2020
Skills
- 3 years of Revit experience
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Workflowmax/ CAT Projects
- Strong communication
- Excellent attention to detail
- Organization and time management skills
- Client Communication
- Interior design
- 3D rendering software (Twinmotion)
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organization and Time Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
Languages
English (Fluent)
Sinhala (Fluent)
References
Supplied upon request
Timeline
INTERIOR DESIGNER
Edge Interiors Limited
07.2023 - 06.2024
ARCHITECTURAL GRADUATE
MAK & Associates Limited
01.2021 - 04.2023
Diploma of Interior Design -
The Interior Design Institute
Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) -
University of Auckland
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