Aviwe Nkwelo

I'm a young, motivated interior designer looking for an opportunity in an interior design-related business to help me develop as a young professional. I have a strong sense of self-motivation and take pride in my work. I am an amiable and diligent person who is capable of working under pressure, quickly and effectively when given a task.

I enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds and engaging in opportunities that can better our industry moving forward. Being a people person, I'm easy to get along with and a good listener. I regard interior design as a new medium through which we designers can use interior space to express our clients' stories.

AMN INTERIORS Director / Interior Designer 2020- Present Tsolo, EC

• Developing marketing strategies for the business, meeting with clients, giving direction to staff, and monitoring the progress of projects and plans. 
• Undertake design project from concept to completion 
• Define project requirements and schedule during the “brief”
•  Interpret and translate customer needs into rough plans Set costs and project fees according to budget
• Research and decide on materials and products sourcing
•  Produce “sample” and “mood products” 
• Supervise work progress 
• Work closely with designers, decorators, architects and constructors 
• Research and follow industry changes, evolutions, and best practices

Kennedy & Co. Junior Interior Designer 2019 (6 months duration) Sandton, GT

• Worked with clients to understand needs and desires related to interior decoration. 
• Formulated design plans that were functional and aesthetically pleasing. 
• Achieved budget goals and kept careful documentation of plans and orders. 
• Presented clients with a variety of options for color schemes, lighting design, decorative accessories, furniture placement, and more. 
• Presented clients with unique pieces to achieve their ultimate decorating goals.

Xperiencemakers Interior Design Intern 2017 (6 months duration) Cape Town , WC

• Project requirements and schedule during the brief 3D modeling
• Detailing & technical drawings 
• Site Technical and Progress meetings 
• Site inspections 
• Office specification library

The Degree Baccalaureus Technologiae in Interior Design (2018) Cape Peninsula University of Technology. Cape Town. WC

National Diploma in Interior Design (2014-2017) Extended Program Cape Peninsula University of Technology. Cape Town. WC

National Senior Certificate (2013) Khanyisa High School. Mthatha. EC