Barkha Agarwalla

Experience

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  Banka & Associates

  Jul 2006 - Dec 2006

  Architectural Intern

  -AutoCad drafting-Designed bungalows and small scale and low budget multi-family apartments.-Involved in designing a resort, commercial and residential projects under the lead architect.-Developed municipal corporation permission drawings-Independently handled a residential interior design project.

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  Freelance Designer

  Aug 2008 - Feb 2016

  Architectural Designer, Drafter and Interior Designer

  -Collaborated closely with clients to better understand the scope of project.-Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.-Provided architectural designs, space planning and interior design solutions for private residences and commercial sector clients.-Drafted a temple structure for 2015 Parliament of the World's Religion at Salt Lake City, Utah

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  Banka & Associates

  Aug 2008 - Mar 2010

  Architect

  -Studied site constraints, client's needs and local practice codes to formulate conceptual architectural design. -Conducted design review meetings and developed working drawings.-Coordinated with the team to ensure timely delivery of construction drawings, interior detail, and permit drawings to contractors, clients and authority having jurisdiction.-Weekly site visits to construction sites to review on site issues and coordination with site engineers/contractors for solutions and responses.-Developed presentation drawings using AutoCAD and Photoshop-Worked on a variety of projects ranging from private bungalows and apartments to shopping mall, office complex and hotel and handled projects as a lead from start to finish.-Involved in design of Maruti Suzuki service station showrooms at multiple locations -Assigned workflow and oversaw development of all AutoCAD drawings by drafters. Show less

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  GET BACK JOJO, INC.

  Feb 2012 - Apr 2012

  Renderer

  -Creating floor plans and 3d renderings in Revit Architecture for residential interiors in San Jose, California.-Collecting and organizing fabric swatches and samples for conceptual ID presentation.

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  StudioKIA

  May 2012 - Feb 2013

  Architect

  -Worked on a 45 acres housing project, Green Parc, built by the real estate company SARE (https://www.abcbuildcon.in/projects/sare-green-parc/)-Made architectural working drawings for various housing towers of the project -Individually handled Phase IV of the project which included 6 housing towers, called Petioles (https://www.abcbuildcon.in/projects/sare-petioles/) and a clubhouse; coordinated with structural, plumbing and electrical consultants -Developed schematic design for a 50,000 sq. ft. clubhouse -Worked on projects including a shopping mall, guardhouse and entrance gate for a housing complex, schematic design for another high-rise housing project, high end housing villas etc.-Directly reported to design principles Show less

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  Jain Society of San Diego

  Mar 2013 - Dec 2016

  Architectural Drafter

  Worked on a temple project for Jain Society of San Diego. Took measurements of existing structures on the site and developed as-built drawings in Revit Architecture 2012. Prepared presentation drawings (including renderings and walkthroughs) of various phases of their proposal to remodel and renovate the temple complex for the purpose of fund raising and presentation to their core committee members.

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  Pretty Look Designs

  May 2014 - Jan 2018

  -Logo Design and Branding expertise-Help with product brochure and marketing material design-Graphics design for web development and brand development-Design layouts for social media channels -Exploring fabrics, materials, embellishments, cuts and styles-Design traditional women apparel from concept to production-Identify opportunities to integrate emerging trends-Elevate standards for design, quality and customer satisfaction-Designing T-shirts for merchandise on Amazon

  • Graphics Designer

    Dec 2014 - Jan 2018

  • Apparel Designer

    May 2014 - Dec 2016
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  Tucker Sadler Architects, Inc.

  Feb 2016 - Apr 2024

  -Maintain accountability for overall project success including QC and client satisfaction-Manage/Coordinate RFIs, shop drawings and submittals and provide support to construction team for CA-Manage multiple projects all the way from SD to CA-Manage and oversee permitting process through City of San Diego and Department of Housing and Community Development approved Design Approval Agencies-Assist with project billing and financials-Assist firm leadership with team debriefings-Involved in design and coordination of factory built housing units Show less

  • Project Manager II

    Sept 2023 - Apr 2024

  • Project Manager III

    Feb 2022 - Sept 2023

  • Job Captain I

    Feb 2020 - Feb 2022

  • Job Captain II

    Feb 2019 - Feb 2020

  • Job Captain III

    Feb 2018 - Feb 2019

  • Project Designer

    Feb 2016 - Jan 2018
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  AECOM

  Jul 2024 - now

  Project Manager