ANEESHA DAMA
+19122268953 |andama20@student.scad.edu | https://issuu.com/aneedama08/docs/design_portfolio |www.linkedin.com/in/aneesha-dama
WORK EXPERIENCE
Graduate Teaching Assistant Savannah, GA
Savannah College of Art & Design January 2025 – Present
• Assisted an Interior Design Professor in a classroom of 17 students in their final undergraduate Capstone projects
• Conducted comprehensive lectures on Interior Design theories and presentation styles
• Provided critiques and extra help sessions covering conceptual designs, space planning, detail drawings, 3D renderings & research and data visualisation.
Design Team Savannah, GA
CBS Sports X SCADPro September 2024 - November 2024
• Collaborated on the reimagining CBS Sports New York headquarters office project for over 3 months with a diverse group of students from graphic design, design management, illustration, dramatic writing & themed entertainment.
• Conceptualized design options and themes, sourced materials, completed bi-weekly presentations, and developed detailed drawings & 3D renderings.
• Worked in the core design team
Design Intern Hyderabad, India
Urban Zen Architects September 2019 - September 2020
• Worked on several residential and commercial projects in Hyderabad & Coorg.
• Developed comprehensive interior concepts, including mood boards, colour schemes, furniture selection and space planning
• Created detailed technical and working drawings for retail showroom spaces and residential spaces
• Worked on 2D drawings and 3D renders using software like AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop & Illustrator
Design Workshops
Discovering Through Experience, Milan, Italy
• Worked on several residential and commercial projects in Hyderabad & Coorg.
• Developed comprehensive interior concepts, including mood boards, colour schemes, furniture selection and space planning
• Created detailed technical and working drawings for retail showroom spaces and residential spaces
• Worked on 2D drawings and 3D renders using software like AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop & Illustrator
HONORS & AWARDS
Second Prize: Bienenstock Furniture & Interior Design Competition 2024 Savannah, GA
Luxury Skybox Design: Symphony Records September 2023 – November 2023
• Designed a luxury hospitality box based on the music genre of Western classical music
• Developed a cohesive and comprehensive set of detailed drawings, FF&E selections and 3D renderings
• Focused on inclusivity, accessibility & diversity by making informed design decisions throughout the process
EDUCATION
Savannah College of Art & Design Savannah, GA
Master of Fine Arts – Interior Design March 2023 – June 2025
• GPA: 4.0 (Winter 2025)
• Graduate Teaching Assistant: Dedicated 30+ hours to help and guide undergraduate students in their final undergraduate interior design projects
• Participated in several Extra Learning Opportunities (ELOs) that include SCADAmps focusing on soft skills, guest lectures by renowned design industry professionals and community service
Vaishnavi School of Architecture & Planning Hyderabad, India
Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture September 2015 – September 2020
• First class with distinction
SKILLS
Software: AutoCAD, Photoshop, SketchUp, Illustrator, InDesign, Revit, Enscape, Lumion & Microsoft Office
Interpersonal: Critical thinking, Analytical, Collaborative, Time management, Adaptability, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Active listener
Languages: English, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada & Kiswahili
INTERESTS
Performing Arts: Dramatic theatre, Improv & body movement acts
Modeling
Movie actor