Design Department Manager
International Art
Total years of experience :13 years, 1 Months
1992 - 2005 Design Department Manager, International Art, Dubai, UAE
Produced conceptual and technical designs for villas, resorts, and offices in Abu Dhabi. Obtained sole agency contracts to represent leading Italian
furniture manufacturers including Caspani Group, Jumbo Group, Asnaghi,
Colmbo Stile, Paolo Lucchetta. Sourced Italian and Spanish furniture, fabrics and lighting for corporate and residential clients.
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EXPERIENCE Design & Showroom Manager, Homex, Dubai, UAE
(cont.) Created home furnishing design solutions by selling Italian and Spanish
furniture, fabrics, and lighting to corporate and residential clients. Provided
interior design consultancy regarding the construction and remodeling of the interior of corporate and residential units. Managed the design and
remodeling of showrooms and handled retail and accounting. Promoted
brand collections and quality of design. Created sample board presentations, along with 2D/3D drawings and models for interior design projects.
Project Manager & Senior Designer Saporiti Italia Middle East, Dubai, UAE
Responsible for designing interiors of Deira Coral Hotel in Dubai, obtaining a
five star rating. Consulted with Italian and local designers, combining western and oriental influences, to design the interiors of the ballroom, conference
rooms, business center, and staff offices within the estimated budget and project deadline. Incorporated modern designs with classical furniture to
design and decorate two restaurants in the hotel. Produced designs for VIP
residential clients in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, while managing showrooms and selling furniture. Finished product obtained a 5-star rating.
Interior Designer Al Qabbani Furniture and Interior Design, Dubai, UAE
Produced working drawings for home designs. Designed creative and visually
appealing showroom displays, increasing sales by 50%. Worked as color and lighting consultant to clients to produce functional and aesthetically pleasing
spaces and sold furniture, accessories, and fabrics.
Interior Designer & Site Engineer, J.C.MacLean, Dubai, UAE
Responsible for designing projects from schematic design phase through completion, producing working drawings and construction material detailing.
Organized final design presentations for the 17th-22nd floors of the Burj Al
Arab Hotel, including restaurants, spa and health club. Developed electrical,
flooring, and plumbing plans, and researched materials for cost benefits in projects, such as the Global Village, Ajman University, and the Ajman Chamber of Commerce.
Interior Designer & Site Engineer, Leen Decor Work, Sharjah, UAE
Provided turn-key interior solutions for private villas and restaurants. Created
drawings and functional designs for exhibition stands in Dubai. Assisted
owners in establishing the business, setting up all necessary systems,
procedures, standards, and protocols. As the principal interior designer,
planned and secured numerous projects and oversaw them from inception to completion.
Interior Designer, SOMEX, Sharjah, UAE
Secured new contracts and established relationships with new clients. Met with clients and discussed decorating needs and budget. Provided floor
plans and perspective drawings with furniture layouts to clients. Purchased
necessary furnishings, accessories, and other need materials. Handled turn- key projects for nine shops in Hamarain Center in Dubai.
Event Organizer, World Trade Center, Dubai, UAE
Facilitated communication between contractors and exhibitors. Greeted
customers and exhibitors during receptions and organized documents, as well as brochures to be handed out. Responsible for organizing receptions.