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Hi there! I’m Rebekah Kuyper, an interior designer and project manager who loves turning spaces into functional, beautiful environments. I run Kuyper Design Ltd in Wellington and have delivered residential and commercial projects across New Zealand, collaborating with trades and suppliers to bring ideas to life.
With a Postgraduate Diploma of Interior Design and a background in teaching and the arts, I bring creative thinking, strong organisational skills and a collaborative, calm approach to leading teams, managing budgets, and delivering projects on time and on brief.
Work Experience
Interior Designer & Director at Kuyper Design Ltd
March 1, 2023 - PresentRunning my own interior design business, delivering residential and commercial projects in New Zealand. I collaborate with a wide range of trades and suppliers to bring projects to fruition, and have upskilled in marketing, accounting, administration and project management, as well as developing my own design process.
Project Coordinator at Zany Zeus 2020 Ltd
November 1, 2022 - March 1, 2024Coordinated a multi-million dollar factory build in Seaview, Wellington. Responsibilities included hiring and managing staff, arranging and managing outside contractors, and overseeing Health & Safety for the build and the wider factory. I developed processes and project management systems to keep work on time and on budget.
Interior Designer at Sean Symington Design Ltd
August 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022Designed and managed high-end residential and commercial projects around the south of England. Managed multiple projects concurrently, coordinating client meetings, budgets and timelines.
Team Lead, Onboarding, Design and Project Management at Sonder Canada & UK
February 1, 2020 - October 1, 2021Led onboarding, design and project management for a portfolio of 15–20 high-end projects concurrently. Recruited and managed staff, coordinated external contractors, oversaw Health & Safety for the build and wider facilities, and developed processes and tools to ensure timely delivery and budget control.
Team Lead, Onboarding, Design and Project Management at Sonder Montréal, Québec, Canada
April 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019Led an onboarding team for Sonder Montréal, managing 15–20 concurrent high-end apartment projects focused on design and fit-out; oversaw moves-ins, staging and photography; collaborated with external contractors across North America, Europe and the UK; developed project management processes to improve efficiency.
Primary School Teacher
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017Responsible for teaching primary school students; developed lesson plans, managed classrooms, and supported student learning.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma of Interior Design at British Academy of Interior Design
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Postgraduate Diploma of Teaching at Victoria University of Wellington - Faculty of Education
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013Bachelor of Music - Classical Performance at NZ School of Music, Victoria University of Wellington
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012Qualifications
Industry Experience
Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment
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