WORK EXPERIENCE

Ronbow Corporation, San Jose , CA | Jun 2023 - Present

Showroom interior designer / Project manager

  • Managed the design and execution of 7+ commercial showroom projects across the Bay Area, each ranging from $100K to $500K in budget, ensuring on-time and within-budget completion.

  • Led cross-functional teams, coordinating with sales, marketing, and logistics to streamline project workflows and improve efficiency by 45%.

  • Developed and implemented design strategies that increased client satisfaction by 25%, as measured by post-project surveys.

  • Collaborated with a diverse client base, including interior designers, architects, and homeowners, to create custom interior solutions tailored to unique needs and preferences.

  • Utilized Design Studio software to conduct detailed project research, sourcing, and pricing, reducing project planning time by 30%.

BUYNOW Properties LLC, Shanghai, China | Apr 2014 - Jun 2016

Junior Architectural Designer

  • Evaluate plots using index data for cost-effective architectural design, ensuring investments maximize value and meet budgetary guidelines.

  • Review and refine architectural plans from design firms, aligning proposals with our financial and strategic goals to facilitate preliminary budget assessments.

  • Coordinate with architectural firms and builders, tracking project progress and selecting interior designs that match the company’s standards, ensuring seamless execution.

YIYAO Architecture Studio, Shanghai, China | Apr 2017 - Jun 2019

Junior Architect / Interior Designer / Project Manager

  • Coordinated the design and management of residential and commercial architecture projects, ranging from $200K to $1M.

  • Led a team of junior designers in creating detailed design documentation and ensured compliance with local building codes.

  • Conducted regular site visits to monitor construction progress and provide onsite design adjustments, improving project delivery by 15%.

Demetra Cabinetry, San Jose, CA | Jan 2022 - Jun 2023

Interior designer

  • Designed over 350 custom kitchen and bathroom projects, enhancing functionality and aesthetics in line with client requirements and industry trends.

  • Streamlined project operations, resulting in a 30% reduction in design-to-delivery timelines.

  • Produced high-quality technical drawings and 3D renderings that helped secure project approvals, with a 95% client approval rate on first drafts.

ANS International Design & Consulting PTY.LTD, Shanghai, China | Sep 2010 - March 2013

Urban Planning & Architectural Assistant Designer

  • Assisted senior designers in drafting topographic maps and architectural plans.

  • Utilized CAD to refine designs based on hand-drawn plans.

  • Modeled building mass designs using SketchUp.

  • Created presentation documents with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

  • M.A. Interior Architecture & Design,

Academy of Art University,

Jan 2020 - May 2022

San Francisco, CA

EDUCATION

  • B.A. Art & Design,

Shanghai Institute of Technology University,

Sep 2006 - Jun 2010

Shanghai, China

SKILLS

Software

  • AutoCAD

  • SketchUp

  • Enscape

  • Adobe InDesign

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • BIM

  • Microsoft Office

  • 20-20 Design

Project Management

  • Project scheduling

  • Budget management

  • Client communication

  • Cross-functional team leadership

Technical Skills

  • Space planning

  • Technical drawing

  • 3D rendering

  • Presentation development