Ronald Gochangco
Summary
Senior designer and design manager with good ability to manage stakeholders of the projects, strong design experience in Hospitality, F/B, Commercial, Retail and Corporate projects. Very good communication, interpersonal and organizational time management skills. Aptitude in space planning, architecture, interior design, free hand sketching for concept, construction and design management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Hospitality Design Department
BIMGroup
04.2021 - 10.2023
- Spearheaded design process to align with client specifications and budget.
- Appointed design consultants and encouraged performance pursuant to deed and scope of service.
- Chaired design team meetings and issued action items.
- Provided cost-effective technical solutions.
- Worked with creative teams to develop concept designs for campaigns that resonated with target audiences.
- Monitored progress of projects, keeping on schedule and within budget.
- -Reporting Directly/supporting the owners/company and strategic partners on Delivery and Design Matters for all hotel projects. Manage and Advise and analyze Architectural, ID. Landscape, Lighting/ Signage/Artwork & Décor and other building design related matters & design proposals from all consultants related to all hotel projects as well as personal residence of the owners/chairman.
- Review and manage the work of all Consultants/stake holders involved in the projects in terms of Design and technical and effectively engaged the stake holders/consultants in driving the projects goals and schedule.
- -Review of all aspects of Design Process to ensure optimized design process. Lead in Design Management of all hospitality Project of BIMGroup. Review and comments on all submission of the Architecture /ID/Landscape/Lighting/Signage/Artwork/F&B from Concept to Design Development making sure the design parameters set by BIM are met.
- Working closely with the Hotel Operators on developing the Area program and overall design direction,
- Working closely with the Project Management Unit/Operations/Investment/Marketing/Procurement/Bidding Department of BIMGroup on schedule and implementation, OSE, owner supplied materials and equipment, maximizing investment value, marketing materials for project launching, tender review.
Senior Associate Director
DPDInternational Pte. Ltd.
10.2018 - 08.2020
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
Senior Associate
DPDesign/DPArchitects
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Initiate and Lead the design team Give Direction for all Design Matters, & Concept Design, Initiate the Concept Design and FFE design concept/color scheme and styling for each projects.
- Lead the presentation of the design to clients and consultants.
- Lead the team on the Schematic Stage of the projects after the concept has been approved and make sure the approved concept design is followed as approved by the clients.
- Worked together with the FFE team to source materials, select furniture for each projects and give comments and direction.
- Attend design brief meeting with clients, Analyze Design Brief , discuss scope of work with Director in Charge, Creation and Management of Manpower and Project Schedule, timelines, Billings, and invoicing.
- Space Planning, schematic Design Sketches, images research and materials for Presentation.
- Lead the Team in the coordination meeting with different consultants working with the projects.
Senior Designer
LTWDesignworks Pte. Ltd.
07.2013 - 04.2016
- Evaluated project scope and development schedule, and collaborated closely with project owners to establish parameters.
- Incorporated design changes based on feedback from project teams.
- Developed schematics showcasing design layout, individual components and production procedures.
- Main responsibilities are, working together with the Senior Design Director/Partner to produce a Concept and preliminary Design, which include space planning, Schematic sketches, concept images
- Discussed with 3D visualizer to create the perspectives as per the Design Concept, comments and provide design input together with the FFE designer.
- Design Development of the approved design, create detail sketches for the CAD person to draw and coordinate, attend meeting with the different consultant of the projects such as MEP, C&S, Lighting Consultant.
- Checking and Managing of Design Development Drawings making sure its according to the Approved Design Intention.
Senior Design Manager
BanyanTree Hotels And Resorts
09.2008 - 03.2012
- Researched design trends, technology and processes and directed work of design team .
- Spearheaded design process to align with client specifications and budget.
- Main responsibilities are, together with the Director of Design, creates Design Concept, space planning, Schematic design sketches, images and materials for presentation.
- Develop the Approved Design concept , produced sketches for design details.
- Interfaced and coordinate the design with the different consultants of the projects
- Checking of contract documents/Production drawings making sure its according to the approved design intention.
- Work with the FFE team to develop the materials and FFE selections, choose and direct the selection of materials
Design Manager
Wilson And Associates
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Appointed design consultants and encouraged performance pursuant to deed and scope of service.
- Spearheaded design process to align with client specifications and budget.
- Working Directly with the Executive Creative Director to come up with Design Concept and preliminary design proposal for Hospitality Projects, space planning schematic sketches, images and materials for presentation
- Work with 3D visualizer to create the perspectives as per the Design Concept.
- Design Develop the approved concept design, create detail sketches for the CAD person to draw.
- Coordinate the design with the Client representatives and different Consultant of the project such as lighting consultant MEP etc.
- Checking of Design Development Drawings and Construction Drawing making sure its according to the Approved Design Intention.
Education
No Degree - Sustainability Studies
Singapore Management University
Singapore09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Saint Louis University
Philippines03.1990
Skills
- Design Concept/Schematic Design/Design Development
- Space Planning and Design
- Design Management and Review of Design
- Coordination to Different Consultants/Hotel Operators/Stake holders
- Presentation to Clients and stake holders
- Project/People Management and Scheduling
- AutoCAD/PhotoShop/SketchUP
- Stake Holders Management
- Strong Background in Interior Architecture/Decor/Styling and FFE
- Good Organizational Skills and manage multiple projects/priorities and resources
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Accomplishments
- Able to finished the design of multiple hotel projects in BanyanTree such as BanyanTree Yangshou, Chongching Bei Bei, Angsana Lanco and Banyan Tree Langco. DEsign lead and completed the First BanyanTree Spa in Singapore located at the 55th Floor of the Marina BaySands
- Finished the Design of several Hotels such as Shangrila SriLanka and Marriott Weligama, both in Sri Lanka.
- Finished several projects in BIM such as Grand Bay Halong CLubhouse, BIM Group Sales Gallery,
BIM group Offices and able to Bring the Intercon Thanh Xuan Project up to the Design Development for Architecture and Schematic for Interior Design within budget and time schedule.
- Completed the design and implementation of several projects while in DPDesign such as SGX headquaters, HDB offices, Marina Hotel in Dubai, Marina Square Mall Renovation.
Affiliations
United Architects of the Philippines
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
filipino
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Head of Hospitality Design Department
BIMGroup
04.2021 - 10.2023
Senior Associate Director
DPDInternational Pte. Ltd.
10.2018 - 08.2020
Senior Associate
DPDesign/DPArchitects
05.2016 - 08.2018
Senior Designer
LTWDesignworks Pte. Ltd.
07.2013 - 04.2016
Design Manager
Wilson And Associates
09.2012 - 06.2013
Senior Design Manager
BanyanTree Hotels And Resorts
09.2008 - 03.2012
No Degree - Sustainability Studies
Singapore Management University
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Saint Louis University
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