Hi, I’m Joanna Cerdeña. I bring over 10 years of experience in facade design, interior design project management, and 3D modelling for architectural projects. I excel at translating client needs into practical, buildable designs—covering concept, detailing, and coordination with contractors to ensure smooth handovers. My background in aluminum curtain wall detailing, doors and windows fabrication details, and façade canopies informs my ability to deliver cohesive, high-quality outcomes for residential and commercial projects. I thrive in collaborative environments, leading design efforts from client meetings, quotations, and timelines through to site visits and final handover. I’m passionate about staying current with façade technologies and design tools, and I enjoy mentoring junior team members while keeping projects on schedule and within budget.…

Joanna Cerdeña

Hi, I’m Joanna Cerdeña. I bring over 10 years of experience in facade design, interior design project management, and 3D modelling for architectural projects. I excel at translating client needs into practical, buildable designs—covering concept, detailing, and coordination with contractors to ensure smooth handovers. My background in aluminum curtain wall detailing, doors and windows fabrication details, and façade canopies informs my ability to deliver cohesive, high-quality outcomes for residential and commercial projects. I thrive in collaborative environments, leading design efforts from client meetings, quotations, and timelines through to site visits and final handover. I’m passionate about staying current with façade technologies and design tools, and I enjoy mentoring junior team members while keeping projects on schedule and within budget.…

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Hi, I’m Joanna Cerdeña. I bring over 10 years of experience in facade design, interior design project management, and 3D modelling for architectural projects. I excel at translating client needs into practical, buildable designs—covering concept, detailing, and coordination with contractors to ensure smooth handovers. My background in aluminum curtain wall detailing, doors and windows fabrication details, and façade canopies informs my ability to deliver cohesive, high-quality outcomes for residential and commercial projects.

I thrive in collaborative environments, leading design efforts from client meetings, quotations, and timelines through to site visits and final handover. I’m passionate about staying current with façade technologies and design tools, and I enjoy mentoring junior team members while keeping projects on schedule and within budget.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Beginner
Arabic
Beginner
Tagalog
Fluent

Work Experience

Project Manager at MSR Interior Design Pte Ltd
July 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance project management for residential interior design. Responsibilities included meeting clients for consultations, preparing quotations and project timelines, creating 3D drawings and renderings, coordinating with contractors and clients through to handover, and performing site visits to ensure workmanship meets standards. Also attended events and managed social media content for sales generation.
Senior Designer at Alliance (S) Pte Ltd
November 1, 2021 - December 1, 2024
Produced all required drawings from shop drawings to as-built drawings. Coordinated with consultants, architects, other contractors, structural engineers, site engineers and project managers for design development. Specialization: Facade Design & Build. Proficient in AutoCAD and production of construction documentation.
Senior Designer at Merdeka Construction Pte Ltd
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2021
Designed and built architectural facades, produced shop drawings to as-built drawings for various projects using AutoCAD. Coordinated with consultants, architects, other contractors, structural engineers, site engineers and project managers for design development.
Draftsman at Kao Lee Aluminum Industrial Pte Ltd
June 1, 2018 - August 1, 2019
Produced all required drawings from shop drawings to as-built drawings for various buildings using AutoCAD. Developed and organized records and maintenance reports for increased efficiency. Coordinated with consultants, architects, other contractors, structural engineers, site engineers and project managers for development of designs.
Senior Architectural Designer at Nam Lee Pressed Metal Pte Ltd
June 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Produced all required drawings from shop drawings to as-built drawings for various projects using AutoCAD. Coordinated with consultants, architects, structural engineers, site engineers and project managers for development of designs.
Senior Architectural Designer at JML (UAE) LLC
April 1, 2013 - March 1, 2017
Designed and built facades; produced drawings; coordinated with consultants, architects, contractors, site engineers and project managers for design development on design & build façade projects.
Senior Design Engineer at AVA Global Pte Ltd
April 1, 2011 - November 1, 2013
Designed and built architectural facades; produced shop drawings and drawings for construction. Coordinated with consultants, architects, structural engineers, site engineers and project managers for development of designs.
Design Engineer at Alu Nasa Aluminium Industry LLC
April 1, 2011 - May 1, 2012
Produced facade design drawings; collaborated with contractors and engineers; utilized AutoCAD for fabrication drawings.
Assistant Design Engineer at Kelphil Inc.
January 1, 2008 - December 1, 2009
Assisted in architectural/interior design drawings; prepared fabrication drawings and aided project teams with design documentation.
Senior Architectural Designer at Nam Lee Pressed Metal Pte Ltd
March 1, 2015 - January 31, 2018
Design & Build; produced all required drawings from shop drawings to as-built drawings in various buildings using AutoCAD; developed and organized records and maintenance reports; coordinated with consultants, architects, other contractors, structural engineers, site engineers & project managers for development of designs.
Senior Designer at JM L (UAE) LLC
March 1, 2015 - January 31, 2017
Design & Build; Architectural Facade Design & Build; produced all required drawings from shop drawings to as-built drawings; coordination with consultants, architects, contractors, structural engineers, site engineers & project managers for development of designs.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Architecture at Mapúa Institute of Technology, Intramuros, Manila, Philippines
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007
Interior CAD training (Mapua promotional program) at Mapua Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026
3ds Max training at Microcad
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026

Qualifications

Interior CAD (Promotional Training Program)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
3ds Max Training
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Revit Architecture basic training certificate
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026
3ds Max training
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Other, Media & Entertainment
    paper BTO 4-Room Full House Renovation
    This is an interior design project for a BTO 4-Room HDB flat in Singapore. It involves client meetings for sales, preparation of quotation, project timeline preparation, site and sub contractors coordinations, client updates, design, fabrication & installation of kitchen, bedrooms, tv console & TV feature wall carpentry, wet works, electrical & plumbing works, window & grille works and ceiling works.…
    paper Master Bedroom Toilet Renovation
    This is an interior design project for a Resale Master Toilet in an HDB flat in Singapore. It involves client meetings for sales, preparation of quotation, project timeline preparation, site and sub contractors coordinations, client updates, wet works, electrical & plumbing works, window & grille works and ceiling painting works.…
    paper Kitchen Island Ala Carte Renovation
    This is an interior design project for a Resale Kitchen Island HDB flat in Singapore. It involves client meetings for sales, preparation of quotation, project timeline preparation, site and sub contractors coordinations, client updates, design, fabrication & installation of kitchen carpentry, wet works, electrical & plumbing works.…
    paper Resale Full Kitchen Renovation
    This is an interior design project for a Resale 4-Room HDB flat in Singapore. It involves client meetings for sales, preparation of quotation, project timeline preparation, site and sub contractors coordinations, client updates, design, fabrication & installation of kitchen carpentry, wet works, electrical & plumbing works.…
    paper Resale 2-Room HDB flat Renovation
    This is an interior design project for a Resale 2-Room HDB flat in Singapore. It involves client meetings for sales, preparation of quotation, project timeline preparation, site and sub contractors coordinations, client updates, design, fabrication & installation of kitchen carpentry, wet works, electrical & plumbing works, window & grille works and partition works.…
    paper Resale Kitchen Cabinet Renovation
    This is an interior design project for a Resale Kitchen Carpentry in Singapore. It involves client meetings for sales, preparation of quotation, project timeline preparation, site and sub contractors coordinations, client updates, design, fabrication & installation of kitchen carpentry, electrical & plumbing works.…
    paper Resale 4-Room Full House Renovation
    This is an interior design project for a Resale 4-Room HDB flat in Singapore. It involves client meetings for sales, preparation of quotation, project timeline preparation, site and sub contractors coordinations, client updates, design, fabrication & installation of kitchen, bedrooms, tv console & TV feature wall carpentry, wet works, electrical & plumbing works, window & grille works and ceiling works.…
    uniE621 THE MIDWOOD @ HILLVIEW
    PROJECT: The Midwood at Hillview comprises of premium residential units, There is also 1 unit of Childcare center in the development. The prime land size is over 153,881 square feet located near to Hillview MRT, offering residents spacious living , yet near to transport and amenities. SCOPE: It comprises of different façade systems including: Aluminum Doors, Aluminum Hatch Door, Alum., Aluminum Louvers, Aluminum Screens, Alum. Boundary fence, Column Cladding, Substation Louvers, Windows & Railing, Strip Ceiling, Stick System Curtainwall for Childcare center, Gym, Guardhouse & Clubhouse, Alum. Trellis designer…
    uniE621 CITADINES (BALESTIER TOWER)
    PROJECT: This Apartment Hotel comprises of residential units we call the tower, and the Podium which holds different amenities such as swimming pool, barbecue pits etc. SCOPE: It comprises of different façade systems including: Window Wall for the Towers, Aluminum Light box, Alum. Perforated Screen, Alum. Doors & Windows, Honeycomb Canopies, Aluminum Screens, Stick System Curtainwall for Shopfront, Alum. Trellis designer…
    uniE621 NCID (NATIONAL CENTER FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASE)
    PROJECT: NEW infectious disease centre at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) that aims to improve Singapore’s response to outbreaks, will have a screening centre and ward cubicles that can be turned into isolation rooms. SCOPE: Our scope of work is the tower and the podium area area comprising of unitized system curtain walls, aluminum cladding, aluminum, steel and glass canopies, glass and aluminium doors, louvers, aluminium screens/ mesh. designer…
    uniE621 BLUEWATERS ISLAND (RETAIL AREA)
    PROJECT: Bluewaters is a man-made mixed use island located off the coast of Jumeirah Beach Residence. Ain Dubai, the world’s largest observation wheel, forms the unique centrepiece of this development that is poised to become one of the world’s largest tourism hotspots. SCOPE: Our scope of work is the retail/ shopping area comprising of stick system curtain walls, aluminum, steel, timber wall, roof, and ceiling cladding, skylight, glass and aluminium doors, louvers, aluminium screens/ mesh, titanium wall cladding. designer…
    uniE621 NATIONAL ART GALLERY (ADDITION & ALTERATION)
    PROJECT: This former city hall and supreme court building is a addition and alteration to transform it into an art gallery. SCOPE: It comprises of several special facade systems including: 2D screens, acoustic ceilings, Veil structure, timber canopy, skylight, vertical glazing & doors, sliding screens etc. designer…