I am an interior architect and project manager with over seven years of experience delivering custom spatial solutions from concept to on-site handover. I completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Public Sector Project Management at Botswana Accountancy College and blend advanced spatial design tools like ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, and Twinmotion with a rigorous understanding of project lifecycles, budgeting, critical path management, and procurement frameworks. I bridge high-end design concepts with practical execution for both private and public-scale developments. I enjoy collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams to translate creative ideas into build-ready plans, while providing thoughtful color, material consultations, and strategic layouts that ensure quality, timely delivery, and long-term value.

Thato Mankane Ranyere

I am an interior architect and project manager with over seven years of experience delivering custom spatial solutions from concept to on-site handover. I completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Public Sector Project Management at Botswana Accountancy College and blend advanced spatial design tools like ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, and Twinmotion with a rigorous understanding of project lifecycles, budgeting, critical path management, and procurement frameworks. I bridge high-end design concepts with practical execution for both private and public-scale developments. I enjoy collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams to translate creative ideas into build-ready plans, while providing thoughtful color, material consultations, and strategic layouts that ensure quality, timely delivery, and long-term value.

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I am an interior architect and project manager with over seven years of experience delivering custom spatial solutions from concept to on-site handover. I completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Public Sector Project Management at Botswana Accountancy College and blend advanced spatial design tools like ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, and Twinmotion with a rigorous understanding of project lifecycles, budgeting, critical path management, and procurement frameworks.

I bridge high-end design concepts with practical execution for both private and public-scale developments. I enjoy collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams to translate creative ideas into build-ready plans, while providing thoughtful color, material consultations, and strategic layouts that ensure quality, timely delivery, and long-term value.

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Language

English
Fluent
Tswana
Fluent

Work Experience

Interior Architect & Project Manager at Bonanza Equipment
November 1, 2020 - Present
Design & Visualization: Develop high-fidelity 3D spatial and furniture renderings; Project Management: lead end-to-end project lifecycles with timelines and milestones; Cross-Functional Leadership: coordinate with workshop carpenters, contractors, and suppliers to ensure manufacturing aligns with drawings and quality standards; Client & Strategy: act as primary client contact, manage scope changes, provide color/material consultations, and expand offerings into specialized commercial and laboratory layouts.
Interior Designer at Bonanza Equipment
November 1, 2020 - Present
Responsible for 3D designs used to engage clients, closely coordinating with carpenters to ensure builds match the designs, managing projects from inception to completion, advising clients on color schemes for entire spaces (not just kitchens), and contributing new design concepts including lab designs and slatted ceilings, as well as furniture design.
Interior Designer at Marble & Granite
February 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020
Responsible for all design that came through the company; collaborated with carpenters and stone cutters; managed projects end-to-end; advised clients on color schemes for entire spaces; helped improve sales with strong design, often anticipating client needs from the first meeting.
Interior Designer at Decor Waves
March 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020
Advised clients on fabrics and color use; gained extensive experience in color theory; assisted drape fitters on sites and helped persuade clients to choose fabric or wallpaper options, resulting in high client satisfaction and boosted sales.
Student Intern at Archetype Projects PTY Ltd
July 1, 2016 - October 1, 2016
Conceived new designs for clients; compiled daily progress reports; supported setting out procedures; responsible for 3D imaging.

Education

BA in Interior Architecture at Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
July 1, 2013 - August 1, 2017
BA in Interior Architecture at Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
July 1, 2013 - August 1, 2017
Postgraduate Certificate in Public Sector Project Management at Botswana Accountancy College
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2026
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Interior Architecture at Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2017

Qualifications

Postgraduate Certificate in Public Sector Project Management
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2026
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Interior Architecture
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2017

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Other