Ahmed Essam, Visual Merchandiser

Ahmed Essam

Visual Merchandiser

IKEA Saudi Arabia

Location
Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
Education
Bachelor's degree, Interior Design and Scenography
Experience
11 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :11 years, 3 Months

Visual Merchandiser at IKEA Saudi Arabia
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • My current job since November 2016
Site / Technical Engineer at SAAD H. ABUKHADRA & CO
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • May 2015 to November 2016

.*Supervision on execution of Firestopping works in accordance with UL System.
*Identify installation parameters for Electro Mechanical Penetrations (MEP) and Civil Joints in construction job site.
*Solving the technical problems and asking for a technical support if the problem need EJ from PFPP Canada .
*Preparing (RIWs) and (RFIs)
*Preparing estimates and costs of the work.
*Advising on procurement strategy.
*Valuing completed work and arranging payments.
*Preparing Shop drawings for (Road Marking - Concrete Repairing )Projects.

Projects : 1- King Abdulla Bin Abdul Aziz, Custodian of the two Holy Mosques Project - 3rd Saudi Expansion of Holy Haram (Firestop ).
2-King Abdul-Aziz International Airport the new project (Firestop - Road Marking).
3- Makkah First Ring Road and Bus Stations Project (Road Marking).
4- KUDAI Towers - MAKKAH
Epoxy Coating for Concrete Water Tanks - Concrete Crack Injection - ( Concrete Repairing )

Interior Designer at Timeline Company for Media Production
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • July 2014 to December 2014

Art Direction
1- Corporate Videos :
• 2 Videos for Gold's Gym
• 5 Videos for AL Ahram Beverages Company

2- Documentary Films:
•Wala'a (Egyptian).
•Taa' Marbota (Egyptian).
• Mokhayam El-Za'tary (Syrian).

Interior Designer at The Engineering Office For Construction Management Eng . Hany Abdulsadeq Ahmed El-Attar
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • July 2013 to June 2014

.• Preparation of the design drawings to ensure timely completion within the specifications / details obtained from the Tender/Customer.
• Prepare drawings for design work, sketches, equipment & materials; prepare presentation
• Meet with Customers to obtain & determine the design requirements; provide inputs & alternatives on materials specifications
• Meet clients to read their tastes and knowledge of their requirements and their budget.
• Conduct site visits to determine the design specifications & requirements needed.
• Maintain illustrative materials on available products & materials for selected user
• Preparation of the shop drawings with the Draftsman to ensure timely completion within the specifications/details obtained from the Customer/Consultant.
• Coordinate with the Draftsman for the preparation of the shop drawings, ensuring all information & details have been successfully discussed with the Draftsman.
• Take part in the review of the shop drawings, ensuring that all information given have been captured & the drawings are accurate; inform the Draftsman for any required corrections.
• Monitor the Shop Drawings & inform the Head on delayed response or return of the drawings.
• Incorporate the materials/sketches & other important items in the Presentation Board as per the instructions of the Head of Interior Design
• Provide consultations works in the creation & visualization of concept design from the ideas & imagination of the Customer in order to facilitate in the customer obtaining the service of the Division for its execution.
• Advice the Customer on interior design factors such as space planning, layout & utilization of furnishings & color coordination.
• Conduct site visits, in order to understand the Customer ideas/concept while providing alternatives due to layout /setup of the site/space.
• Meet with the Head-Interior Design to discuss & review the requirements of the Customer including recommendations on alternatives/options to materials & design specifications.
• Present materials and fabric samples to the Customer to elicit a more authentic feel for the product / design

Interior Designer at K-Wooden For Modern Furniture
  • Egypt - Alexandria
  • March 2012 to November 2012

•Meet the clients
•Provide all information on our kitchens, dressing rooms, materials.
•After having measurements and specifications, make 3D design
•Make session with client to discuss the design and adjust it to his needs
•Make the pricing list and prepare the quotation

Education

Bachelor's degree, Interior Design and Scenography
  • at Helwan University
  • May 2013

May 2013 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design and Scenography, Décor Department, Helwan University. Grade: Good. Graduation Project: Very good.

Specialties & Skills

Interior Design
Architecture
Engineering
Firefighting
Art Direction
AutoCad
Marketing
Adobe Photoshop CS6
3D Studio Max designing and rendering
Hand sketches
SketchUp

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Memberships

Student Union Of Helwan University
  • member (2007-2008)(2011-2012)
  • October 2007
ECHO Student Activity
  • Member
  • January 2009
Resala Charity Organization
  • Member
  • January 2007

Training and Certifications

HRM (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2015
Revit Architecture (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2014
ICDL Certificate ( International American Institute) (Certificate)
Mastering AutoCAD 2009 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2009
Mastering AutoCAD 2009 YAT Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2009

Hobbies

  • Reading
  • Computer and internet
  • Traveling
  • Drawing