Manpreet Kaur

Creative and detail-oriented professional with rich experience in residential and retail spaces, with BIM/Revit training and academic commercial design exposure, delivering coordinated projects from concept through installation. Proven history of success in leading interior projects, managing budgets and schedules, and coordinating clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, and installation teams. Well-versed in space planning, FF&E selection, custom furniture, lighting, millwork, materials, and finishes.

Adept at producing Revit and AutoCAD documentation, developing BIM models and parametric families, and preparing coordinated plans, elevations, sections, reflected ceiling plans, schedules, and construction details. Known for improving design functionality, resolving site and sourcing challenges, and maintaining design intent through field verification, multidisciplinary coordination, and proactive issue resolution.

SME (Subject Matter Expert) | Contract - Touchstone

(2026)

Converted project concepts, measurements, and sketches into accurate digital layouts. Maintained design accuracy by preparing floor plans, elevations, layouts, and basic structural components. Updated drawings and models based on feedback, corrections, and changing project needs. Organized project files, design versions, and supporting documentation for easy access.

• Improved AI training accuracy and data quality by developing detailed architectural models in FreeCAD.
• Demonstrated broad architectural drafting capability by completing models for two-bedroom apartment, community center, two-story residence, and tutoring center.

Interior Design Consultant | Project Coordinator - Crate & Barrel - Bellevue, WA

(2024-01 - 2025-12)

Delivered personalized residential design solutions from initial consultation through installation, translating client needs, lifestyles, budgets, and existing conditions into functional, cohesive interiors. Developed space plans, furniture layouts, and FF&E recommendations while coordinating orders, vendors, deliveries, installations, and post-project support. Shared client feedback and product insights with merchandising and internal teams to support showroom and product decisions.

• Managed 80+ residential design engagements valued from $10K to $100K+, coordinating consultations, space planning, FF&E selections, ordering, delivery, and installation.
• Developed tailored design solutions through in-home consultations, field measurements, existing-condition assessments, furniture layouts, material coordination, and product recommendations.
• Transformed single-room requests into cohesive full-home furnishing projects by identifying broader design needs and creating functional solutions aligned with each client's style, space, and budget.
• Generated more than $1M in annual sales and achieved the #1 consultant ranking, demonstrating the commercial impact of trusted client relationships and solution-driven interior design.
• Strengthened project continuity and client satisfaction by resolving service concerns, coordinating cross-functional partners, and maintaining timely communication throughout procurement and installation.
• Supported team capability and adoption of a new operating system by training 10 junior sales associates and new designers through hands-on instruction, workflow guidance, and job shadowing.

Project Lead | Interior Designer - Contorno Interiors - Hyderabad, India

(2020-01 - 2024-12)

Supported accurate site execution by producing detailed space plans, elevations, sections, technical details, and construction documentation for bidding, permitting, and installation. Preserved design intent by resolving site challenges, coordinating material and vendor requirements, and maintaining alignment between approved designs and field execution.

• Maintained design quality and timeline adherence across concurrent projects ranging from 2K to 8K SF through proactive planning, stakeholder communication, and issue resolution.
• Delivered six residential turnkey projects from concept through completion by coordinating clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, design deliverables, budgets, and schedules.
• Enabled successful kitchen remodel execution by completing site measurements, optimizing space planning, coordinating civil modifications, and preparing construction-level drawings for partial demolition and structural work.
• Improved multidisciplinary coordination by integrating architectural, structural, MEP, and landscape requirements across residential, A-frame, and academic commercial projects, ensuring cohesive and complementary designs.
• Accelerated client approvals and design decisions by creating AutoCAD layouts, preparing design presentations, and collaborating with visualization teams on realistic 3D renderings.

Lead Interior Designer - Design House by Supraja Rao - Hyderabad, India

(2016-01 - 2020-12)

Preserved design intent and reduced construction issues by conducting site visits, verifying field conditions, monitoring progress, and resolving design conflicts with contractors and vendors. Drove repeat business and consistent design quality by maintaining strong client relationships, mentoring junior designers, reviewing deliverables, and addressing project challenges.

• Delivered 30+ residential, retail, and corporate interior projects from concept through completion by directing design development, budgets, schedules, client expectations, and construction coordination.
• Improved functionality and visual consistency by developing integrated solutions for space planning, lighting, millwork, built-in storage, materials, finishes, and furniture placement.
• Strengthened multidisciplinary coordination by collaborating with structural engineers and MEP consultants to integrate building systems into architectural drawings and construction workflows.
• Increased documentation accuracy and project alignment by developing detailed Revit and AutoCAD drawings consistent with technical requirements, approved concepts, and site conditions.
• Secured client approvals and supported accurate site execution by producing comprehensive drawing packages, including floor plans, elevations, furniture layouts, reflected ceiling plans, wall sections, construction details, and finish schedules.

Interior Designer - Home ETTU - Delhi, India

(2015-01 - 2016-12)

Supported accurate construction and installation by preparing detailed space plans, civil drawings, furniture details, finish specifications, and execution-level documentation. Maintained project quality and schedule alignment by coordinating contractors, vendors, and suppliers, resolving sourcing and site challenges, and monitoring design implementation.

• Reduced furnishing and décor costs by 15–20% across 20+ residential projects through value engineering, strategic material selection, and customized furniture planning.
• Improved client satisfaction by translating lifestyle needs, space constraints, and budget priorities into personalized interior layouts.
• Accelerated design development by building curated library of 100+ furniture, finish, and material references based on global design trends.
• Delivered high-end visual outcomes within limited budgets by forecasting costs, identifying affordable alternatives, and eliminating unnecessary construction and furnishing expenses.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Interior Design - JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Kuvempu University