Joanna Mouawad, Quality Assurance Specialist

Joanna Mouawad

Quality Assurance Specialist

Glassline industries

Location
Lebanon - Beirut
Education
Bachelor's degree, Interior Architecture
Experience
14 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :14 years, 10 Months

Quality Assurance Specialist at Glassline industries
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • My current job since April 2019

• Develop and initiate standards and methods for inspection, testing and evaluation for 20 projects in various countries in MENA and West Africa totaling Millions $ across residential, corporate and hospitality sectors. Highlight Project Place Pasteur 7, 000 sqm - 3, 000 sqm of which are landscaped areas residential project consisting of 1 tower and five low rise blocks and 1000 sqm health club. Executed with ABNIAH Construction and Samir Khairallah and partner’s consultancy
• Provide check-lists and issue non-conformity reports to ensure compliance with the plans and specifications, evaluate production and installation records based on industry level, to meet client’s needs under tight deadlines; report updates verbally and written to top management; enforcing corrective actions as well as implementing poor quality cost
• Provide safety management, advice, monitoring, reporting, and engage staff in programs that ensure safe practice in the workplace
• Handled the insurance damage report after the 4th August blast for 400 units in 3 projects in a record time of 30 days for an amount of 15 million $
• On site quality control inspector responsible for managing and performing the daily QC responsibilities to ensure the project is finalized in accordance with the established shop drawings and approved material. Assuring that check lists are properly filled. Highlight Projects: CMA CGM Headquarter, Town Quay, Beirut Heights, B11, AMA, Euro Bank Nicosia, One Tower Limassol, Ritz Carlton Hotel Jordan, Mika
• Assisting to tests performed by third party at certified laboratories abroad
• Conduct or assist with regulatory and quality training sessions
• Assisting QC Manager in the coordination with other departments on the required activities or projects to correct deviations from Quality Standards
• Ensure strict implementation of all Quality Assurance policies & procedures

Project Coordinator Assistant at Matta Et Associés
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • August 2016 to April 2019

• Coordinated the execution of specialized center for deaf and dumb IRAP with APAVE consultancy
• Leading, assigning tasks to multi-cultural teams of 50 persons and assisting closely with the engineers’ team; to achieve projects within the given schedule and budget of around 7 million $
• Locating key suppliers, negotiating the company's purchasing agreements and making sure their materials and products meet the company's specifications.
• Worked simultaneously with the design team to execute F&B outlets in malls according to international standards for 2 years
• Managed weekly meetings and reporting to control costs and monitor progress; analyzing and preparing reports for upper management

Assistant Project Specialist at Tecman Industry A Division Of MAN Enterprise
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • June 2013 to July 2015

• Assisted & supported the interior or architectural design team in supervising staff of 20 sub-contractors on site. Highlight Projects: Credit Libanais Headquarter with Erga consultancy, Beirut Terraces by Herzog & de Meuron with Khatib and Aalami consultancy, Summerland Kempinski Hotel & Resort

Showroom Operation Assistant at Obegi Better Home
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • June 2011 to May 2013

• Supported customers by providing helpful information, answering questions, placing orders, managing processes between suppliers and shipment companies and responding to complaints. Responsible of the wedding list and ensure that customers are satisfied with products, services, and features.
Highlighted brands: Ralph Lauren, Giorgetti, Living Divani, Knoll, Baker

Showroom Operation Assistant at Nest SAL
  • Lebanon
  • June 2008 to April 2011

• Design and production of bespoke furniture; materialize the finest high-end furniture and wood works
• Survey planning and design detailing, execution joinery drawings made to measure luxury interiors with fine furniture
• Works with clients to determine initial goals and requirements for the space to be designed and illustrating final plans
• Consults with client to select materials, furnishings, and décor
• Determines timelines and project costs and presents accurate estimates to clients

Education

Bachelor's degree, Interior Architecture
  • at Lebanese University
  • June 2011

Specialties & Skills

Attention to detail and problem solving skills
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
Proven admin or assistant experience
Strong organizational and planning skills
Working in a busy environment, with frequent interruptions and still be able to prioritize and res
Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to the team’s success with outstanding organizational skills
Maintains good knowledge of trends and materials, techniques, and other developments in interior d

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert
French
Expert

Training and Certifications

Quality Assurance Specialist, CIS Leaders (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2020

Hobbies

  • Road trips
  • Collecting mugs and espresso cups
  • Discovering new cultures