RUI LI
Auckland
Summary
With a diverse professional background that has enriched my design perspective. Driven by a passion for design and a commitment to continuous self-improvement, I graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture degree in December 2024. Prior to my studies, I worked as a home staging designer, enhancing my skills in spatial planning and aesthetics, and earlier as a café manager, where I developed strong leadership and client communication abilities. Through formal architectural training, I have cultivated a comprehensive skill set, integrating creative design with practical management experience. I am confident that this multidisciplinary foundation enables me to approach projects with both innovation and efficiency, allowing me to contribute meaningfully to an architectural firm.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Staging Stylist
Marvellous Visual Home Staging
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Consulted with clients to determine space preference to meet overall design goals.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, photos and material boards for review and presentation.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
- Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
Cafe Manager
Pickles Cafe and Catering
03.2019 - 08.2020
- Maintained customer satisfaction professionally.
- Arranged furniture to matching new facilities and design objectives.
- Assisted owner with cafe renovation design, interior decoration matching
- Expert floor plan skills by hosting special events such as wedding, or customer's home birthday party decoration.
- Logo design
Cafe Manager
Water Front Cafe
08.2017 - 03.2019
- Organized special events in restaurant, including receptions, promotions and corporate luncheons.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, videographers, musicians, officiants and ceremony participants during rehearsals and pre-ceremony, ceremony and reception events.
Education
Bachelor in Architectural Studies - Architecture
UNITEC Institute of Technology
Auckland, NZ12-2024
Diploma of Hospitality Management Level 6 - Hospitality Management
New Zealand Management Academies
Auckland12.2015
Diploma of Hospitality Management Level 5 - Hospitality Management
New Zealand Management Academies
Auckland12.2014
Skills
- Archicad
- Revit
- Skechup
- Adobe Photoshop
- Lumion
- D5
- Enscape
- Strong work ethic
- Commercial Interior Design
- Customer Satisfaction Management
- Digital Photography
- Sales Skill
- Passive Design Knowledge
- Sustainable Design
- GIS System
- Creative Visual Design
- English and Mandarin Fluent
Passions
Architecture
Art
Photography
Life-Loving Person
Timeline
Home Staging Stylist
Marvellous Visual Home Staging
02.2021 - 01.2022
Cafe Manager
Pickles Cafe and Catering
03.2019 - 08.2020
Cafe Manager
Water Front Cafe
08.2017 - 03.2019
Bachelor in Architectural Studies - Architecture
UNITEC Institute of Technology
Diploma of Hospitality Management Level 6 - Hospitality Management
New Zealand Management Academies
Diploma of Hospitality Management Level 5 - Hospitality Management
New Zealand Management Academies
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