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ASONTA CHIOMA

Architect
Lagos,LA

Summary

Multidisciplinary painter and paper craft artist, award winning architect and interior designer with 3 years plus work experience.s. Adept at multi-tasking and developing creative solutions. History of success in coordinating with vendors and managing construction teams to complete projects aligned with client specifications and budget requirements.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Interior Architect

SPACE150NG
04.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with team members to produce creative conceptual diagrams, presentation drawings and construction drawings to communicate design ideas, strategies to clients and contractors on a number of projects such as the Kaiglo Stores head office, Homework coworking space and The Hills estate project.
  • Prepared Interior design concepts, moodboards and renders for Kaiglo stores head office with the aid of Canva,Sketchup and Adobe Photoshop.
  • Created and updated project schedules and purchase schedules for interior design of residences and Kaiglo commercial space.
  • Sourced and procured products and materials (including lighting, furniture and fittings) for Kaiglo stores head office.
  • Supervised construction and fittings at Kaiglo head office.
  • Created interior walkthroughs for residential apartments using Lumion 3D rendering software.
  • Interacted and collaborated with structural, electrical and mechanical engineers on several residential projects.
  • Opened, sorted and replied to work related emails and correspondence.
  • Researched trends in area of green building and environmental design to incorporate into business and residential projects.

Associate Architect

CRYSTAL WHITE ARCHITECTS
02.2020 - 04.2021
  • Produced creative conceptual diagrams, presentation drawings and construction drawings to communicate design ideas, strategies to clients and contractors on a number of projects such as the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation(NNPC) Research, technology and innovation centre.
  • Prepared Interior design concepts, moodboards and renders for NNPC research, technology and innovation centre.
  • Created interior walkthroughs for residential apartments using Lumion 3D rendering software.
  • Created and updated project schedules and purchase schedules for interior design of a Spa and fashion house.
  • Interacted and collaborated with structural, electrical and mechanical engineers on several design projects.
  • Created interior design mood boards for clients with the aid of Canva ,Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Photoshop.
  • Opened, sorted and replied to work related emails and correspondence.
  • Created new and innovative approaches to problems and discussed strategies with project managers.

Graduate Intern

DECOR NIGERIA
LAGOS
07.2019 - 11.2019
  • Interacted with clients via meetings, phone calls and site visitation.
  • Opened, sorted and replied to work related emails and correspondence.
  • Provided comprehensive research assistance and support when designing and executing.
  • Wrote and edited blog and website posts.
  • Sketched and drafted preliminary concept designs manually and via Autodesk Revit and Google Sketchup.
  • Created design mood boards for clients with the aid of Canva and Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Created and updated project schedules and purchase schedules.
  • Sourced for related stores, placed orders for materials, finishes and furniture.
  • Supervised construction and coordinated with building contractors on design implementation.
  • Implemented methods that reduced the overall project completion time by 1 week.

CHARLES IWOBHO ASSOCIATES
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Engaged with several architects and artisans during the timeframe.
  • Collaborated with fellow architects in complex designs.
  • Completed several design works on Autodesk Revit.
  • Supervised and assisted in general technical activities and site management.
  • Recorded, transcribed and distributed minutes of site meetings.
  • Obtained as built detailing information by carrying out measurements on site.

ARON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Engaged with several architects and artisans during the timeframe.
  • Mobilized and supervised artisans in the construction of site gatehouses.
  • Coordinated survey work at Onikan Stadium, Lagos.
  • Collaborated with architects and edited site deliverables using AutoCAD.
  • Typed documents such as correspondence, drafts, memos, and emails, and prepared periodic site reports for management.
  • Opened, sorted, and distributed incoming messages and correspondence.
  • Recorded, transcribed and distributed minutes of meetings.
  • Produced preliminary sketches for buildings; including plans, concepts and facades.

Education

B.Sc. - Architecture

COVENANT UNIVERSITY
08.2015 - 07.2019

Diploma - Leadership Development

African Ladership Development Centre
Covenant University

Certification Training - Interior Design

Alison

Certification - Sustainable Interior Design

Ugreen US

Certification - Sustainable Architecture

UgreenUS

Skills

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Activities/Volunteer Work

  • Front desk/ Hall Officer, Covenant University work study programme
  • GREY youth forum, Fight against Rape and Domestic Violence May 2017
  • The 300 Walk against gender inequality December 2018
  • The Collectives Art Exhibition Fundraiser February 2019
  • Volunteer, Susty Vibes 2020-Present

Additional Information

  • Winner, Covenant University CST Science, Technology and Architecture Exhibition 2019.
  • Team Win, 2019 Design Week Lagos Competition (Design of a futuristic ferry terminal)

Work Availability

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Timeline

Interior Architect

SPACE150NG
04.2021 - Current

Associate Architect

CRYSTAL WHITE ARCHITECTS
02.2020 - 04.2021

Graduate Intern

DECOR NIGERIA
07.2019 - 11.2019

CHARLES IWOBHO ASSOCIATES
06.2018 - 08.2018

ARON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
06.2017 - 08.2017

B.Sc. - Architecture

COVENANT UNIVERSITY
08.2015 - 07.2019

Diploma - Leadership Development

African Ladership Development Centre

Certification Training - Interior Design

Alison

Certification - Sustainable Interior Design

Ugreen US

Certification - Sustainable Architecture

UgreenUS
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