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Aarathi Sunil

Sr. sales Architect
Dubai

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Senior Sales Architect with extensive experience in commercial and hospitality design. Expertise in client acquisition, design development, and project coordination, ensuring seamless execution of high-end interior fit-outs. Adept at managing multidisciplinary teams, negotiating tenders, and collaborating with consultants, suppliers, and stakeholders. Passionate about integrating creativity with business development to drive project success.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Sales Architect – Commercial & Hospitality

Al Shirawi Interiors
09.2022 - Current
  • Lead business development by securing high-end commercial and hospitality clients
  • Drive design and build tenders from concept development to execution
  • Develop innovative design concepts and coordinate pricing with estimation teams
  • Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal teams for FF&E packages
  • Handle marketing initiatives, social media content, and industry partnerships
  • Oversee post-tender clarifications and value engineering with clients and consultants
  • Ensure smooth project execution by coordinating between site, procurement, and project teams
  • Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
  • Researched materials to determine appropriate selection for projects.


Key clients and achievements


  • working on multiple high end commercial & hospitality projects for clients such as DIFC & Al zorah developments.
  • received certification of appreciation from DIFC for coordinating the timely delivery of high quality fit out works.
  • on boarding new clients such as kings school , dubai chamber of commerce, CERT campus , Al Nasser holding , Ellington properties, Dubai holding, Dubai developments etc.
  • participating at the Design middle east awards , part of the organizing team representing our company.
  • wining an award for innovation in technology for advancing/ improving business conducted by the group company.




Senior Interior Designer & Sales

Al Reyami Interiors
01.2021 - 08.2022
  • Managed post-tender clarifications and client consultations
  • Collaborated with suppliers and estimation teams to optimize project quotations
  • Developed design concepts and led a drafting team for approvals
  • Prepared shop drawings, material specifications, and oversaw site coordination
  • Organized workshops and ensured seamless project execution
  • Managed all phases of the design process including programming, space planning, material selection, and construction documentation.

Senior Designer & Business Development Manager

Bellamora Project Management Consultancy
09.2019 - 01.2021
  • Led client meetings, design presentations, and concept development
  • Worked closely with procurement and QS teams to develop project budgets
  • Managed a remote design team across three countries

Freelance Design Consultant

Self Employed
01.2018 - 09.2019
  • Provided design consultancy services to contractors and consultants
  • Developed design concepts, 3D and 2D drawings, and construction documents
  • Assisted with material and furniture selection based on client budgets
  • completed 2 villa refurbishments (design and execution ) along with managing multiple sub contractors.
  • Attended industry events and trade shows to stay current on market trends and expand professional network.

Junior Architect

CP Engineering Consultancy
09.2014 - 01.2018
  • Created design concepts, 2D and 3D drawings, and shop drawings
  • Developed BOQs and liaised with government bodies for approvals
  • Assisted in MEP and structural drafting for municipality submissions
  • Collaborated with senior architects for efficient project completion and client satisfaction.

Intern Architect

John R Harris & Partners
05.2013 - 12.2013
  • Assisted in commercial, residential, and educational design projects
  • Drafted 2D and 3D drawings for design development and approvals
  • Developed 3D renderings and presentation materials for client meetings, aiding in the visualization of proposed designs.
  • Conducted site visits to monitor construction progress and ensure compliance with design specifications.

Intern Architect

Sanctuary Architects & Interior Designers
01.2013 - 04.2013
  • Worked on hospitality and residential projects
  • Developed construction drawings and assisted in design approvals
  • Conducted site visits to monitor construction progress and ensure compliance with design specifications.
  • Developed 3D renderings and presentation materials for client meetings, aiding in the visualization of proposed designs.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture

Anna University
Tamil Nadu , India
08.2009 - 06.2014

Skills

AutoCAD

Sketch Up

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Creative Interests And Achievements

  • Participated in group art exhibitions and worked on Chiharo Shiota’s installation at Art Jameel, Dubai.
  • Conducted art workshops at the Sharjah Art Biennale and The Workshop Art Gallery & Café.
  • Live painting at various events in the UAE.
  • Expertise in logo design, branding, textile, surface print, wallpaper, and wall art design.

Timeline

Senior Sales Architect – Commercial & Hospitality

Al Shirawi Interiors
09.2022 - Current

Senior Interior Designer & Sales

Al Reyami Interiors
01.2021 - 08.2022

Senior Designer & Business Development Manager

Bellamora Project Management Consultancy
09.2019 - 01.2021

Freelance Design Consultant

Self Employed
01.2018 - 09.2019

Junior Architect

CP Engineering Consultancy
09.2014 - 01.2018

Intern Architect

John R Harris & Partners
05.2013 - 12.2013

Intern Architect

Sanctuary Architects & Interior Designers
01.2013 - 04.2013

Bachelor of Architecture

Anna University
08.2009 - 06.2014
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