Interior Designer Manager
Abu Najem Group
Total years of experience :10 years, 7 Months
• Created a bid system for doors, kitchens, and wardrobes: submitted bids for projects
ranging from $50, 000 to $1 million.
• Planned system for time management and estimating for manufacturers involved in the manufacturing process, as well as quality control reports
• Restructured the company's hierarchy by outlining job descriptions.
• Discovered profitable suppliers and negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• Generated monthly inventory reports and managed deliveries.
• Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
• Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
• Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and - outsourced resources.
• Researched and critically analyzed large volumes of data using spreadsheet and data mining skills and isolated and prioritized key data.
• Worked collaboratively with departments to increase success with bid opportunities and supported internal initiatives to improve value proposition.
• Designed and implemented residential, commercial, and office projects.
• Projects with a budget of between $10 000 and $600, 000.
• Worked with contractors, homeowners, builders, and clients to communicate.
• Oversaw installation as well as managed and monitored client orders.
• Helped clients purchase, rent, or sell properties as well as finishing all paper works needed to be finished from the government end.
• Preparing all paper and plan work needed for Building permits
• Planning, controlling and monitoring several interior and exterior designing projects to best meet project objectives and adhere to project scope, time and budgetary constraints.
• Developing new clients by pursuing business opportunities with strategic targets and cultivating effective relationships with existing and potential clients to determine requirements.
• Drafting detailed drawings and construction plans for contractors, whilst ensuring strict adherence to organizational policies and procedures.
• Identifying and analyzing design problems and recommending architectural solutions/ alternate designs for smooth execution of all project activities within the scheduled deadline.
• Creating new concept designs as well as submitting 3D rendered drawings followed up by detailed drawings.
• Supervising all work needed on site and executing if needed.
• Interacting with clients to understand their requirements and executing interior designing activities accordingly, thus documenting the same and coordinating for client’s approval.
• Advising clients on interior design factors such as space planning, layout and utilization of furnishings and equipment and color coordination.
• Assuming responsibility for executing AutoCAD details drawing, designing stands for item display as well as implementing in-store branding for the entire branches
• Attaining sound knowledge of visual merchandising for the better understanding of the work.
• Communicating effectively with contractors, suppliers and consultants to ensure quality/ conformity with project plans and timely handover of project to the utmost satisfaction of the clients.
Training Courses: • Senior Project (Kinder Garten)- This project was selected as one of the best projects for the Art Exhibition 2013 in the university due to its concept, design and detailing drawings. • Quantity surveying for interior design • Integration Building Systems (HVAC & Plumbing) • Interior Detailing & Construction I & II • Furniture Design- Successfully executed floor lamp with new concept and design at the end of the semester. • Human Factors • Lighting Design in Interiors • Interior Design Management • Business Practice for Interior Design
