Suma Kaithathara
8189, CRICHTON WAY,
ELK GROVE,CA, 95758
sumakaithathara[at]yahoo.com
Career Objective
Seeking a responsible and challenging position as an entry level Interior Designer, that gives me an opportunity for personal growth and professional advancement.
Personal Skills
Hand drafting, Perspective and Isometric drawing skills.
Skilled in developing aesthetic Portfolios including sectional elevations, floor plans, etc.
Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
Interests
Painting & Drawing.
Planning & designing houses.
Hand embroidery and other creative works.
Personal details
Date of Birth : May 21st, 1980
Nationality : US born citizen
Languages Known: English & Malayalam.
Computer Awareness
AutoCAD 2008(2 D & 3D)
MSWord
MS Excel
Power point
Photoshop
Achievements
Cash award and Plaque awarded for Design Excellence from Exterior- Interiors Pvt. Ltd..
Acquired several prizes for Painting, Pencil drawing, Clay modeling competitions and declared as All Rounder, during degree programme.
College Magazine cover page design and illustrations done.
Awarded Gold ring for winning first in Christmas Crib competition, conducted by
St. Thomas Cathedral Parish, Pala,Kerala,India.
Cash Award for acquiring first in Flower Arrangement, conducted by Jaycees Better Home Exhibition.
Work Experience
Designart Interiors Pala,Kerala,India.
Interior Designer 2006 toPresent.
Rendered design ideas in the form of drawings and illustrations.
Estimated material requirements and costs in order to plan budgets for clients.
Designed and Executed Modular Kitchen works, Bedroom wardrobes, Crockery Shelves and supervised the installation.
Supervised the renovation of 2500sq.Ft house, including kitchen renovation, revised architectural detailing, masonry works, flooring, woodworks, after design approval from client.
Customer problems/inquiries were handled quickly and efficiently, with courtesy.
Freelance Interior Designer 2005-06
Advised clients on principles of vaasthu shasthra and tips on fenshui for improving the prosperity of the occupants and raising the productivity of the firm.
Created oil/water colour paintings, Glass/pot paintings and Hand embroidered cushion covers, for clients.
Selected and purchased window treatments, furnishings, art works and accessories for clients according to specified design.
Contracted to other designers for drafting residential projects, banks and supermarkets.
P.C. Brothers, MG Rd. Ernakulum,Kerala,India
Interior Designer trainee 2004
Plan and design residential, commercial, and industrial interior environments, incorporated Furniture detailing, moulding and carving details of woodworks into design plan.
Prepared furniture layout, electrical layout, flooring details, working drawings, ceilings plans, elevations and sections.
Area of Expertise
Colour schemes, 2d plan, 3d interior views, and furniture details (2d and 3d).
Portfolios will be available upon request.
Professional Qualification
Bachelors Degree in Family and Community Science with 88 % marks,
from Morning Star Home Science College, Angamaly,Kerala,India
(1999-2002).
Course Contents:
Family Resource Management- Interior Decoration and Housing.
Textile Science & Fashion Designing.
Extension & Mass Communication.
Nutrition & Dietetics
.
Project submitted to M.G. University on the Study of Woodworks used in Interiors.
Diploma in Interior Design with 65 % from Exterior Interiors (P) Ltd. Kochi,Kerala,India (2002-2004)
Course Contents
Materials & Methods of Construction - Civil, Joinery & Structural.
Principles of Exterior & Interiors Design.
Specifications, Quantities & Estimates: Electricals, Sanitary, Plumbing.
Furniture Graphics: Design History.
Project Design
VIVA
3D Modeling & Representational assignments.
Professional Apprenticeship.
Certificate course in AutoCAD, 3D Max, Power Point & Photoshop at Muthoot InfoTech, Kochi (2004).
Advanced Certificate in PC Application from NIIT, Pala (1999).
Certificate course in Portrait Painting from Nazareth institute, Angamaly (2001).
Career oriented course in Apparel Designing at Morning Star College, Angamaly (2002).
Training Programme on Textile Printing (Home Methods) (2001).
Training Programme on Family and Community Education (1999).
Two year programme in N.S.S. of M.G University (2000-2002).
Declaration
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge.
Your sincerely,
Suma Kaithathara
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