Master of Arts - Interior Architecture and Design
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, Hertfordshire 2020 - 2022
Sukhpreet Kaur
Interior Architect & Designer
Gravesend,Kent
Summary
A professional graduate with an MA in Interior Architecture & Design. Offers excellent IT/Design software skills and expertise in: AutoCAD, Revit, Lumion, Photoshop, Microsoft Office Suite. A lead Interior Architect Design volunteer on a redevelopment project that resulted in a successful walk-through animation using Lumion software. Good team working, listening and communication skills. Enjoy challenging situations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Architecture and Design
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, Hertfordshire 2017.09 - 2020.08
Foundation Degree in Arts - Creative Arts
Hertfordshire International College (HIC)
Hatfield, Hertfordshire 2015.02 - 2015.08
Diploma of Higher Education - Interior Design
National Design Academy (NDA
Kisumu, Kenya 2013.08 - 2014.07
Diploma of Higher Education - Interior Design
British College of Interior Design
Kisumu, Kenya 2012.05 - 2012.08
GCSEs - O-Levels
Kisumu Senior Academy
Kisumu, Kenya 2000.09 - 2004.07
Work history
Lead Interior Architect Design Volunteer
Clarence Place Project by Guru Nanak Darbar
Gravesend, Kent
2023.02 - Current
In a conservation area, the building is being renovated into apartments.
Ref: https://www.gurunanakdarbar.org/cp
Community Volunteer
Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara, DA 12 1AG
Gravesend, Kent
2021.05 - Current
- *Projector work.
*Preparing langar (free food for all).
Sales Attendant
Christmas Magic Ltd, Bluewater Shopping Centre.
Dartford, Kent
2023.10 - 2023.12
Team working and Time management in the retail industry.
Professional Development
Freelance (Self employed)
Kisumu, Kenya
2015.09 - 2016.07
Successfully completed the Interior Decoration of a newly built apartment in Kenya. This propelled me towards my field of Interior Architecture and Design.
*Met clients to determine décor needs and project scopes covering space planning, layout etc.
*Determined necessary products and materials to meet project objectives and overall design schemes.
*Produced conceptual designs and FF&E specifications based on client brief.
Sales Assistant
Saggar Sports House
Kisumu, Kenya
2004.09 - 2014.11
- Worked full time as a sales assistant in family sports shop business.
Team working and Time management in retail industry.
Skills
Software
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Lumion
- Photoshop
- Microsoft Office Suite
Design
- Space planning methodology
- Concept designs
- Sustainable concepts
- Mood boards
- Design process
- (FF&E) selection
- Lighting layouts
- Commercial & Residential design
Creative (Art & Crafts)
Sketching
Customer service
Communication
Planning/Organizing
Teamwork
Languages
Punjabi
Master or proficient
C2
English
Advanced
C1
Kiswahili
Intermediate
B1
Hindi
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Sales Attendant
Christmas Magic Ltd, Bluewater Shopping Centre.
2023.10 - 2023.12
Lead Interior Architect Design Volunteer
Clarence Place Project by Guru Nanak Darbar
2023.02 - Current
Community Volunteer
Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara, DA 12 1AG
2021.05 - Current
Master of Arts - Interior Architecture and Design
University of Hertfordshire
2020 - 2022
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Architecture and Design
University of Hertfordshire
2017.09 - 2020.08
Professional Development
Freelance (Self employed)
2015.09 - 2016.07
Foundation Degree in Arts - Creative Arts
Hertfordshire International College (HIC)
2015.02 - 2015.08
Diploma of Higher Education - Interior Design
National Design Academy (NDA
2013.08 - 2014.07
Diploma of Higher Education - Interior Design
British College of Interior Design
2012.05 - 2012.08
Sales Assistant
Saggar Sports House
2004.09 - 2014.11
GCSEs - O-Levels
Kisumu Senior Academy
2000.09 - 2004.07