Manager
Greenline Interiors
Total years of experience :18 years, 2 Months
design company and specializes in customised top-end residential, hospitality and yacht interior design projects.
After extensive contract experience, re-joined Greenline interiors to support the FF&E Department with competitive and value for money products. Work closely with estimation department to provide cost effective solution for Hotel tenders.
Manage a team of 3 to meet department objectives of responding to project bids in time and ensure projects are completed on schedule and within approved budgets.
Working closely with commercial and Business development team to bid for projects, especially which require value engineered solutions. Core member of the team working on the following bids: Westin Hotel (400+ rooms), Kempenski Dubai (200+ rooms), Tecom Hotel 1, Al Mazhar Holding (200 rooms, 20 suites and public areas).
Setup a system to track and use in house stock of fabrics and wallpapers, this helped reduce project costs, reduce unutilised stock in hand and increase profitability.
Co-ordinating closely with the Hotel Show 2014 Team for the stand interiors and display.
Preparing project reports of On-going project for senior management.
Evaluate FF&E products and maintain records of local and international suppliers, manage the resource library and ensure all information is up-to-date and catalogued.
Work closely with Design consultants to understand project requirements and ensure my team produces appropriate mood boards and concept presentations for client meetings.
Design Division is an interior design firm of Engineers Office, under the patronage of the royal family of Dubai. Design Division manages residential and office projects for the royal family. Left work for maternity reasons.
Providing technical specifications and organising documentation in co-ordination with design development co-ordinators.
Compiled and implemented an efficient soft furnishing catalogue which resulted in reducing the time to select, to procure and costing by 15 percent. Facilitate group discussions on reducing costs and yet not compromising on quality of products and EO safety standards. Expressed ideas on effective time management.
Develop and setup a companywide process to reduce project cost by utilising unused products from previous projects which helped in saving an average of 25%. This was acknowledged and rewarded with midyear bonus.
Regularly meet with clients or representative to understand project requirements. On completion present mood boards & concepts to clients.
Visited International Interior Trade Fair Abitare El Tempo 2007 in Verona, Italy.
Specialise in selection of fabrics & trimmings, light fittings, sanitary and ironmongery.
Independently prepared As-Built Specifications (hard and soft furnishings) for a resort for the Royal family, 1 week ahead of schedule.
Worked as “one” team with Sr. Interior designers, to review project scope and finding suitable alternatives on space planning, design & selection of products.
Provide efficient onsite coordination to meet project completion deadlines.
On client request, provided custom made design solution on fabrics for furniture and furnishings.
established in 1981, is recognized as one of the leading Design Companies, in manufacture of customized furniture, soft furnishing and decoration. Romeo Design works with clients across GCC in contracts furnishing and cater to large turnkey projects for hotels and leisure sector.
Overachieved department’s savings objective and delivered 40% savings on procurement of project related furnishings for year 2011.
Extensive experience in specifying FF&E for hotel tenders. Streamlined the internal tender response process and put in controls to reduce errors and ensure timely response.
Specialised in providing value engineered alternates that meet quality and stringent compliance certification requirements (including Flammability, SR Requirements and Double Rubs Tests, etc)
Identify certified sub-contracting partners and ensure they deliver to required quality standards within predominantly short project time-lines.
Excellent knowledge of contract fabrics, wall-papers, light fittings, art-works, floor finishes, bathroom finishes and ironmongery. Share an excellent rapport with suppliers both locally and across the Globe.
Active liaison with the quantity surveyors for quantification of fabrics and wall papers.
Responsible for delivery of project completion activities including FR certifications and preparing client handover manual.
Have developed a close working relationship with hotel operators and their design consultants enabling faster approvals.
Hands on Experience managing multiple hotel projects, to name a few
design company and specializes in customised top-end residential, hospitality and yacht interior design projects. Greenline owns the Fauchar chain of furniture showrooms renowned internationally with outlets
which specializes in architectural, interior and turn-key projects. Resource Library In-charge and was responsible for co-ordinating and administrating all activities of the resource room for the interior and architectural division
Maintain a digital record of local and international suppliers.
Visit trade fairs Index, Dubai to evaluate latest products and trends.
Prepare material presentation boards with help of designers. Assist them in colour schemes, selection of furniture and various furnishings. Check availability and make reservations.
Maintain a digital photographic record of material boards sent for client approval.
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