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Benson John
Architecture & Planning Professional Australia
Current
- Designer & Visualizer at DesignPhase Australia
Past
- Designer at Ian Lyell Designs
- Proprietor at A + B Projects
- Faculty at National Institute of Fashion Design
- Associate Designer at A + B Architects & Interior Designers
- Designer at Dexter Perriera Architects (Sole Proprietorship)
- Design Apprentice at Divyesh Desai & Associates
Education
- Swinburne University of Technology
- Arvind Patel Institute of Environmental Design
Me ~ Online
Summary
An organized, motivated, creative interior designer with great skill sets:
- Extremely proficient with technical & 3D visualization software tools
- Excellent written & verbal communication
- Innovative & swift space planning skills
- Outstanding presentation skills
- Sharp ability to grasp & implement new technology
Specialties:
Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk 3D Studio Max, Google Sketchup, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Acrobat, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
Experience
Designer DesignPhase Australia
(Partnership; 11-50 employees; Architecture & Planning industry)
February 2007 to Present (4 months)
Designer Ian Lyell Designs (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Architecture & Planning industry)
June 2005 to January 2007 (1 year 8 months)
Commenced employment with Ian Lyell Design as designer on June 25th 2005. Working on a variety of projects ranging from vacation houses, residences, apartment complexes, retail outlets, boutiques & landscaping works.
Proprietor A + B Projects
(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Architecture & Planning industry)
August 2001 to February 2005 (3 years 7 months)
Established and successfully ran an interior design & project management consultancy firm; primarily handling corporate clientele with a staff of 5 prior to leaving for further education and better prospects in Australia.
Faculty National Institute of Fashion Design
(Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Education Management industry)
March 2001 to December 2003 (2 years 10 months)
Was a core faculty for the National Institute of Fashion & Design in the subjects of design studio, furniture design & CAD.
Associate Designer A + B Architects & Interior Designers
(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Architecture & Planning industry)
November 2000 to July 2001 (9 months)
During the work tenure, was involved in a massive ORET project for equipping district & referral hospitals throughout the state of Gujarat with state-of-the-art medical equipment as part of a soft aid program by the government of Holland. The project was executed in record time.
Designer Dexter Perriera Architects (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Architecture & Planning industry)
December 1999 to August 2000 (9 months)
Aided in upgrading the procedural techniques for design, presentation and project management & execution. Job responsibilities also included estimation & site supervision.
Design Apprentice Divyesh Desai & Associates (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Architecture & Planning industry)
January 2000 to” May 2000 (5 months)
Played a crucial role in the study and implementation of ISO 9002 procedures for the firm. The certification is the first for an architectural firm in India. Prepared 3D visuals for the firms’ participation in a national Manikchand Plaza Design competition, for which we were awarded special commendations.
Education
Swinburne University of Technology
M. Des, Interior Design, 2005 to 2006
Arvind Patel Institute of Environmental Design
B.I.D., Interior Design, 1996 to 2001
Created a variety of brochures, pamphlets, posters, t-shirts and flyers for the multi-cultural and gender initiatives for student affairs. Headed a contingent from our college for the Association of Students of Interior Design meet in Bombay towards a successful participation.
Activities and Societies:
Presented an academic undergraduate research thesis on “Minimalism: An exploration of the potential of minimalism & a study of its manifestation in the design of interior spaces” as part of the final year of Bachelors study in India.
Additional Information
Interests:
organizational development, strategic planning, digital photography, professional networking, usability research, international travel, gourmet cooking, architectural history, reading novels
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