Dalia Ahmed

 Responsible for planning, designing and furnishing interiors for residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
 Liaising with clients and determining their requirements.
 Preparing drawing, sketches and quotations for clients.
 Preparing design proposals with regard to budgetary restrictions and client needs.
 Producing working drawings packages, mood & sample boards and 3d visuals.
 Providing drawing support to senior interior designers.
 Supervising major renovations, remodeling and additions.
 Formulating practical, aesthetic and conducive designs for particular purposes such as raising productivity, selling merchandise and improving life style.
 Coordinating and monitoring the work of both contractors and suppliers.
 Delivering projects under strict deadlines.

 Produced creative concepts in response to client briefs in preceding meetings.
 Created architectural standard CAD drawings, photo-realistic 3D renders for interiors & exteriors.
 Participated in selection of FF&E color palettes & material presentations.
 Managed quotations, contract negotiations and follow-up processes.
 Placed orders with vendors.
 Coordinated with project and operation teams in the implementation work to meet deadlines

 Prepared drawings for space planning.
 Prepared interior finishing plans and selected materials, coatings and project mood.
 Assessed in projects' costs and quantities estimation.
 Designed custom furniture.
 Maintained and updated sample library.
 Site visits.
 Coordinated and submitted directional changes to the subcontractor.
 Created purchase orders; worked closely with purchasing agents to ensure timely receipt of all goods.
 Assisted with project deliveries on installation days.

 Helped at project sites in measuring, photographing and furnishing.
 Assisted management with various design projects, including selection of finishes, furniture, color schemes, aesthetics, floor finishes and lighting.
 Assisted in the preparation of plans and specifications for major construction and renovation projects.
 Attended vendor presentations.
 Selected/returned samples to/from the Merchandise Mart.
 Developed project specifications, FF&E and cost estimates.
 Assisted in the training, orientation and development of new design team members for project development.
 Coordinated plans and/or related drawings for interior design of student, staff, research and faculty.