Nabilah Kafi

Experience

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  DKR Associates LLC

  Oct 2010 - Jan 2012

  Architectural Intern

  - Prepared construction drawings in AutoCAD from description and sketches of the principal partners.- Developed ability and experience in completing accurate site measurements and creating accurate as-built drawings.- Drafted designs in 2D (AutoCad) and 3D (Sketchup).Notable projects include:- Renovation and office development and fitting out of NAGODE Industries. Ltd, Ikeja and Nagode Industries, Ladipo respectively. (Nagode Ikeja was completed and the Ladipo was under renovation under our supervision).- Corona Agbara - Blk A and B complex which were still under construction as at when I was there. (Size:9,828m2)- MTN Competition for New Head Office shortlist.- Renovation works at MacTay Consulting, Lekki, Lagos Show less

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  Universal Furniture Limited

  Apr 2014 - Oct 2015

  Lead Interior Architect

  - Underwent a 5-month training learning the factory wood making procedures; as well as wood, veneer, laminate boards, upholstery, paints, and finishes used in production.- Planned, designed, and finished interiors of residential/office properties to create unique living/office spaces.- Worked closely with the showroom manager to learn and harness customer relationship skills.

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  INKmade

  Dec 2015 - now

  Founder/Design Lead

  - Create mood boards and conceptual design presentations to communicate design intent and swayclient decisions.- Create 3D renderings and design concepts for residential and commercial spaces including retailstores, restaurants, and office buildings.- Collaborate with clients, project managers, and contractors to ensure that design concepts are in linewith client requirements and project objectives.- To create unique and functional interior spaces, I design custom furniture and source materials.- Detail floor plans, elevations, and sections are created to ensure the accuracy and feasibility of designconcepts.- Create visual presentations and marketing materials for client presentations using Adobe Illustrator,SketchUp, and other design software.- To aid in the design process, I create and maintain a library of visual assets such as textures, patterns,and color palettes.- Manage multiple projects at the same time, from concept to completion, ensuring projects arecompleted on time and within budget.-Manage a factory of approx. 7 workmen, including carpenters, granite installers, and finishes experts. Show less

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  Total Ascent Global Services

  Sept 2017 - Jun 2018

  Content Development Lead

  - Worked as co-team lead with visual/graphic designers and content developers to deliver high quality content for on-line courses on e-course platform: TACORA.ng - Received, analysed and broke down oral/written transcripts from industry experts/ professionals (Lawyers, Finance experts, e.t.c)- Developed, designed and built a “Fundamentals of Design” course for the current team and incoming developers.- Conducted QA on every course built within the teams and conducted A/B testing to ensure adequate end usability. Show less