PRIYA KALWANI

3A Lauriat Place

Medford, Ma 02155

781-391-2069

PROFILE

Passionate and driven designer with experience in the field of architecture and interior design. Regarded as an upbeat leader and team player with good communication and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to multi-task and delivering appropriately and on time, with close attention to details on a wide range of project deliverables in a deadline driven work environment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PRIYA KALWANI DESIGNS, MEDFORD, MA May 2011-Present

Architectural Designer, Interior Designer & Decorator

  • Identified and analyzed client needs and goals, safety requirements, budget limitations and project schedules.
  • Took inventory of existing space, furnishings and fixtures
  • Drafted design plans
  • Estimated cost, prepared budget and developed project timeline
  • Assisted client in selection in selection of furniture, color palette, window treatments, lighting fixtures, used eco-friendly or green design
  • Presented project plans to client for approval
  • Clients included: Residence in South Boston, Medford Family Network Parent Resource Center, House expansion, Medford, MA

BERGMEYER ASSOCIATES, INC., BOSTON, MA Dec 2005-April 2007

Retail Project Designer

  • Prepared complete construction documents for retail design clients
  • Performed site surveys
  • Developed several space plans for multiple retail projects
  • Participated in the design and detailing of retail storefronts
  • Managed the coordination for building permit applications for stores throughout the US
  • Coordinated with project consultants including MEP engineers and fixture vendors
  • Clients included: Levi’s, Puma

ELKUS-MANFREDI ARCHITECTS, BOSTON, MA Jan 2004-July 2005

Commercial Interior Designer

  • Produced complete construction document sets
  • Developed preliminary layouts and schematic space plans for State Street Bank, Quincy, MA
  • Produced space programming analysis reports and square footage calculations
  • Worked on client presentations and created design proposals for prospective new clients
  • Prepared door, fixture and finish schedules
  • Assisted in furniture, finish and equipment selections
  • Clients included: State Street Bank, DLA Piper, One First Street, The Pier at Caesars

ARCADD INC., WEST NEWTON, MA June 2001-June 2003

Architectural Designer

  • Conceptual design, space programs & facility needs for all new design proposals
  • Worked on client presentations and created design proposals for prospective new clients
  • Prepared finishes and furniture presentation boards for client meetings
  • Clients included: Falmouth High School, MA (Renovation/Addition), Town Hall of Dracut

STUP CONSULTANTS LTD., BOMBAY, INDIA Oct-Dec 1997, July 1998-Aug 2000

Intern Architect

  • Involved in conceptual planning, and completion of preliminary to final drawings
  • Production of construction documents including furniture, lighting design, landscaping details
  • Presentation boards and presentation drawings
  • Clients included: Vijaya Bank Training Center, Cognizant Software Technology Park

EDUCATION

L.S. Raheja School of Architecture, Bombay, India

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture – 1998
  • Government Diploma in Interior Design & Decoration – 1995

COMPUTER SKILLS

  • Autocad 2013, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator (basic)

References available upon request