Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Awards
Projects (Selected works)
References
Personal Information
Certification
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Yashika Shetty

Yashika Shetty

Boronia,Australia

Summary

Architectural professional with background in designing and overseeing projects. Adept at managing phases of project development, including planning, designing, and pre-execution, while maintaining strong focus on collaboration and results. Known for adaptability and reliability, showcasing skills in creative design solutions and effective communication, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Proactive and goal-oriented, with good time management, problem-solving skills and willingness to learn. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.


I have a Bachelor of Architecture degree (B.Arch.) from University of Mumbai; and a work background spanning over a period of 9 years overseas. My work responsibilities have included handling both architecture & interior projects. I have overlooked projects, coordinated with clients, consultants & contractors; prepared design presentations, developed drawings for various purposes such as Municipal, GFC (Good for construction), design concepts etc. I am an experienced team player & an enthusiastic design professional; eager to creatively conceptualize & develop architectural design solutions to match design requirements.


I am currently working towards registration, hence I am familiarizing myself with the Australian standards, NCC, RESCODE and Small Lot Housing Code. I am open to working as an intern/apprentice.


Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Architect

AAD Consultants
06.2023 - 04.2024
  • Conceptualized design development by thoroughly referencing projects, standard practice books such as Architect's data by Neufert, National building code (India) & web-search engines to aid design development; under company director's supervision
  • Established standard architectural drawings & dockets for the project, since it was the first architectural project of this company; by tapping in on old connections within the design industry
  • Organized & participated in client-consultant team meetings along with the company director, and documented thorough Minutes of Meetings document
  • Coordinated project with client & consultants & ensured deliverables/timelines were met or managed within reasonable time extensions

Design Partner to Community Manager

Homelane.com
10.2019 - 03.2023
  • Completed 40+ projects in the span of 3.5 yrs of scope 1BHK to 4BHK and grew from the position of a freelance designer, to an in-house designer and eventually became a Manager within this company
  • Lead design proposals by preparing design & cost comparison data for presenting to established builders, out of few such presentations, one of them got selected to proceed to the next stage
  • This was an attempt by the company to collaborate with builders in order to grow the business
  • (This was done while simultaneously handling my own clients/on-going projects within the company.)
  • Assisted community manager by training new designers as an Associate
  • Handled client escalations for my last 1 yr in this company as a Community manager
  • Gave monthly projections for monthly targets based on projects handled by the design team under me & achieved 70-90% on an average and on rare occasions crossed 100% projection target

Architect

P.G. Patki Architects
01.2017 - 07.2019
  • Supported senior associate/designers with 2D drawings & 3D views, attended client-consultant meetings & ensured their inputs were incorporated in the form of drawing updates/design revisions post one-on-one discussion with the design head

Architect, Art Assistant & Graphic designer

Freelance
06.2016 - 12.2016
  • Worked on a residential interior project, few set design projects for advertisements & web series videos; & graphic design assignments

Intern to Jr. Architect

K. Thomas & Associates
11.2014 - 05.2016
  • Major work involved assisting on architectural scope in Commercial & Residential projects
  • During this period got the opportunity to dabble with small scope interior projects

Education

Bachelor's - Architecture

Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Architecture (Mumbai University)
03.2015

Skills

  • Analytical thinking
  • Problem solving attitude
  • Reliable
  • Effective communication
  • Self-Motivated
  • Adaptable
  • AutoCAD expertise
  • Revit certified
  • Google sketch up
  • Vray rendering software
  • Photoshop
  • InDesign
  • Microsoft office user
  • Architectural visualization
  • Space planning
  • Design development
  • Proposals
  • Interior design
  • Construction Drawings
  • Material selection
  • Cost estimation
  • Lighting design
  • Client relations
  • Freehand sketching
  • Site analysis
  • Code research

Accomplishments

  • Conceptually developed & Managed a 22,000 sq.ft. Community Centre project until the pre-construction stage. This was the first Architecture project for an otherwise only commercial interiors company, and I was given the opportunity to take charge of the project as an Architect, under the Company's founder. I was even offered the opportunity to continue handling the project virtually, at the site execution stage even after moving out from India to Australia this year.
  • Led a 10 person design team as a Community manager for through all phases of residential interior projects for a year & completed 40+ Modular interior projects in the span of 2.5 years in that same company as a designer. Also, the company generated additional revenue by booking new customers by showing them some of my projects.

Languages

English
Hindi
Marathi
Tulu

Awards


  • Certificate of Participation, 2024, for Communication Skills workshop held at AAD Consultants by CEO of TRAINZEN EXPERIENTIAL.
  • Certificate of Achievement, 2022, for being a Top-Performer in interior civil works design category.
  • Indo French Workshop, 2013, participation certificate for a collaboration project with Masters students from ENSAPLV, Paris on a City-Walk proposal project, which was presented to the Tourism Department at Udaipur, Rajasthan.
  • Award of Excellence, 2011, for Student's choice 'Best Student with excellence & sincerity.' (B.arch course)

Projects (Selected works)

Community Centre - Design, documentation, project coordination & detailing Office Interiors - Planning option & presentation 

Residential Modular Interiors - Design & client handling (40+ projects) Mixed-use 

Commercial Tower - Drawings & project coordination

Mall - Drawings & project coordination

Residential Tower  - Drawings & project coordination 

References

Available upon request.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 07/16/92
  • Visa Status: Partner Visa (without any work restrictions)

Certification

  • Autodesk Certified Proficient, Revit for Architectural Design - CADD Centre, India

Interests

  • Dancing
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Backpacking and Hiking
  • Music
  • Watching Movies and TV Shows
  • Documenting and sharing travel experiences
  • Graphic Design
  • Historical Exploration
  • Reading
  • Photography

Timeline

Architect

AAD Consultants
06.2023 - 04.2024

Design Partner to Community Manager

Homelane.com
10.2019 - 03.2023

Architect

P.G. Patki Architects
01.2017 - 07.2019

Architect, Art Assistant & Graphic designer

Freelance
06.2016 - 12.2016

Intern to Jr. Architect

K. Thomas & Associates
11.2014 - 05.2016

Bachelor's - Architecture

Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Architecture (Mumbai University)
Yashika Shetty