Candidate No. 661833
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Jhoana

Architecture

Skills

★★★ Advanced:

Interior Design, Project Management, 3D visualization, AutoCAD, more

★★ Intermediate:

Autodesk Revit, 3D Rendering, Google Sketchup Pro, Adobe Illustrator, more

Hourly Rate Gauge

Today's value  AUD $19.81

$17.25

if $ 1 = PHP 42

$22.20

if $ 1 = PHP 30
Currency Fluctuation Range

*includes service fee. Please note that hourly rates are linked to the exchange rate, and fluctuate slightly from month to month.

Employment Preferences

Availability:

 Full Time

Preferred Timezone:

Australian Western Standard Time, Australian Central Standard Time, Australian Eastern Standard Time, New Zealand Daylight Time

Hourly & Monthly Rate:
(inclusive of service fee)

Full Time: AUD $19.81 per hour or $3433.33 per month

*Plus GST for Australian Businesses
Remote Staff Recruiter Comments
  • Jhoana is an accomplished and credentialed design and project management professional with over 20 years of specialized experience in the fields of architecture, interior design, and fit-out management. Her career spans leadership roles in both local and international design consultancies, fit-out contractors, and freelance project management—primarily across the commercial, hospitality, and residential sectors.
  • She has handled end-to-end project responsibilities—from conceptual design, space planning, and technical detailing to project execution, budget tracking, and post-construction coordination.
  • Jhoana is highly skilled in a wide range of industry-standard software and tools such as:
    • Design & Visualization: AutoCAD, Revit (with V-Ray), SketchUp Pro, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere Pro, Rhinoceros 3
    • Project & Document Management: Aconex, Microsoft Office Suite, and use of project collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Monday.com, and Asana
    • FF&E and BOQ Preparation: Advanced knowledge in sourcing and specifying fixtures, furnishings, and equipment, as well as preparing detailed cost analyses and bills of quantities.
  • She is a Registered Interior Designer, a LEED® Green Associate™ (U.S. Green Building Council), and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®).
  • Jhoana has a notice period of two weeks and is amenable for a full-time role.
  • Predictive Index Behavioral Profile - Controller
  • Strongest Behaviors
    • Careful with rules; precise, "by the book", fast-paced, and literal in interpreting rules, schedules and results.
    • Detail-oriented and thorough; works to ensure things don’t fall through the cracks, and follows up to ensure they’re done properly and on time.
    • Driven to achieve operational efficiencies: thinks about what needs to be done and how it can be done as fast as possible while maintaining a high-quality outcome. Impatient with routines 
  • Behavior Summary
    • Jhoana is a conservative and analytical person who respects traditional organizational values. Reserved, serious, and thoughtful about everything to be done, is a no-nonsense worker who worries about getting things exactly right. Never superficial, will make sure that she knows what she is talking about before speaking. Needs a lot of certainty and structure in their work so that it meets very high, specific quality standards.
Employment History
Independent Consultant/Head of Design and Engineering Department
Industry:Construction / Building / EngineeringEmployment Period:March 2025 to April 2025 (1 Month)Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Design Leadership: Lead the design process for kitchen commissaries, restaurants, and other related facilities from conceptualization to completion, ensuring adherence to client requirements, timelines, and budgets.
  • Team Management: Supervise and mentor a team of junior designers, architects, and draftsmen, providing guidance on design best practices, software usage, and project execution.
  • Architectural Design: Utilize AutoCAD and Revit to create detailed architectural designs and layouts for kitchen commissaries and restaurants, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, local codes, and building standards.
  • Project Coordination: Coordinate with clients, contractors, engineers, and consultants to ensure all project aspects are aligned, including space planning, kitchen workflows, and restaurant ergonomics.
  • Quality Control: Conduct thorough design reviews to ensure accuracy, functionality, and design integrity. Ensure that final design solutions align with both aesthetic and operational goals.
  • Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with stakeholders including clients, project managers, and contractors, providing clear communication on design ideas, project updates, and adjustments.
  • Code Compliance: Ensure that all designs meet relevant health, safety, and building codes, including kitchen ventilation, fire safety, and accessibility standards.
  • Troubleshooting & Problem Solving: Address and resolve any design-related issues that may arise during construction, providing creative and practical solutions.
Design Manager
Industry:Construction / Building / EngineeringEmployment Period:December 2023 to December 2024 (12 Months)Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Managing the design team • Ensuring designs comply with project briefs
  • Ensuring consultants fulfill contractual obligations for scope and deliverables
  • Coordinating with design consultants to keep projects on time and within budget
  • Monitoring and managing scope changes in accordance with change protocols
  • Organizing and chairing design reviews, facilitating value engineering of design consultants’ solutions • Ensuring a cohesive design management process throughout all project stages
  • Monitoring compliance with the project brief
  • Tracking progress against the project scope
  • Scheduling design reviews at all gateways and control points
  • Organizing and managing technical review team resources and input
Designer/Project Manager for Interior Architecture and Design
Industry:Architectural Services / Interior DesigningEmployment Period:November 2021 to November 2023 (24 Months)Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Interior Design & Space Planning
  • 3D Design Presentation
  • Technical Detail & Specifications
Senior Interior Design Engineer
Industry:Construction / Building / EngineeringEmployment Period:December 2017 to October 2021 (46 Months)Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Client-facing role, representing GTGC for the management of Interior Architecture shop drawings
  • Reviewing technical details of shop drawings and liaising regarding drawing corrections or RFIs
  • Providing weekly Shop Drawing Tracker updates to the client representatives and other concerned parties
  • Compiling a library of approved drawings, in-progress drawings, and all responded RFIs and MEP coordinated drawings
  • Distributing internal Minutes of Meeting (MOM) to all concerned parties
  • Conducting site inspections as needed
  • Providing FF&E/OS&E Budget Tracker Lists
  • Leading weekly FF&E/OS&E WebEx meetings with sub-contractors and client representatives
  • Distributing weekly FF&E and OS&E progress reports to all concerned parties
  • Corresponding formally on all FF&E and OS&E concerns
  • Sourcing local suppliers for FF&E and OS&E, for client approval
  • Monitoring FF&E and OS&E quality inspections and item deliveries at the site in coordination with subcontractors and forwarding companies
Senior Interior Architect / Design Project Coordinator
Industry:Architectural Services / Interior DesigningEmployment Period:May 2016 to November 2017 (18 Months)Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Led the Interior Design Team’s F&B Interior Architectural detailing for submission and approval by the Landlord
  • Provided detailed specifications for all interior architecture technicalities
  • Developed the BOQ list for contractor/supplier/vendor quotations
  • Supervised site fit-out construction progress, with weekly progress timesheets
  • Attended project meetings with the Landlord, client, and awarded contractor
Senior Interior Designer
Industry:Architectural Services / Interior DesigningEmployment Period:August 2015 to February 2016 (6 Months)Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Led the design team in interior design and construction of a residential villa project, including FF&E, cost analysis, and budget management
Senior Interior Designer
Industry:Construction / Building / EngineeringEmployment Period:February 2013 to March 2015 (25 Months)Duties and Responsibilities:• Worked for a leading ceramic tile distributor in the region, handling over 50 brands from Europe and Asia • Led the design team in interior design and space planning for residential, commercial, and private projects, showcasing ceramic and natural stone building materials • Specialized in designing bathrooms, kitchens, outdoor landscapes, swimming pools, water jet & mosaic patterns, and facades for residential villas and resort hotels
Senior Interior Designer
Industry:Construction / Building / EngineeringEmployment Period:January 2008 to May 2012 (52 Months)Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Led the design team in interior design and construction of residential, hospitality, and commercial projects, including renovation work and cost analysis
  • Supervised on-site design work
  • Designed and constructed exhibition booths and pavilions
Senior Interior Designer
Industry:Construction / Building / EngineeringEmployment Period:December 2006 to January 2008 (13 Months)Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Worked on interior design and space planning for residential, hospitality, and commercial projects, renovation works, cost analysis, and budget management
  • Designed, detailed, and specified furniture for construction
  • Provided on-site design supervision
Senior Associate Interior Designer
Industry:Architectural Services / Interior DesigningEmployment Period:March 2003 to December 2006 (45 Months)Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Interior design and space planning for residential and commercial projects, including renovation works
  • Conducted on-site visits during the design phase
  • Designed, detailed, and specified furniture for construction
Furniture Designer / Interior Design Consultant
Industry:Construction / Building / EngineeringEmployment Period:November 2001 to September 2002 (10 Months)Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Designed and specified built-in cabinets, kitchen counters, and other built-in storage
  • Sourced materials and fully sized loose furniture pieces for production
Education History

Field of Study:

Art/Design/Creative Multimedia

Major:

Not Applicable

Graduation Date:

March 2001

Located In:

Philippines

License and Certification:

Not Applicable

Skills

★★★ Advanced:
Interior Design, Project Management, 3D visualization, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office

★★ Intermediate:
Autodesk Revit, 3D Rendering, Google Sketchup Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

Work at Home Capabilities

Internet Bandwidth:

Greater than 100mbps

Working Environment:

Private Room

Speed Test Result:

https://www.convergeict.com/homebase/

Internet Type:

Broadband

Hardware Type:

Desktop

Brand Name:

ASUS TUF GAMING A15

Processor:

AMD Ryzen 7 4800H with Radeon Graphics

Operating System:

Windows 11