sobia Younis, Architectural Interior Designer

sobia Younis

Architectural Interior Designer

Slick Spaces

Location
United Kingdom
Education
Bachelor's degree, BA (Honours)
Experience
24 years, 11 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :24 years, 11 Months

Architectural Interior Designer at Slick Spaces
  • United Kingdom
  • My current job since September 2012

Having been inspired & successful with my previous business plan, I was encouraged to venture into a consecutive industry. What initiated as a freelance arrangement, excelled into a small mobile design trade. Working alongside a small team I am meeting & expanding clientèle. Proposing internal floor plans, orientation & design plans. Advising & selecting design schemes, interior product & material choices. Presenting design boards, budget plans and working to specific design briefs.

Henna Designer at Hued Henna
  • United Kingdom
  • My current job since January 2011

Since the start of the year I have worked as a henna designer. A freelance position that I ventured into a business plan & becoming self-employed & independent. I have had opportunity to travel & work within the Midlands region, as well as having had the opportunity to liaise with clients. Present designs, work to specific design choices, work within budget, to deadlines and client preference.

Interpreter/Translator at AA Global Language Services Ltd
  • United Kingdom
  • September 2009 to January 2011

Acting upon instruction, reaching specified destination. Interoperating for various individuals at various locations/places; this included medical translation/interpreting as well.

Technician at Time 24 Ltd
  • United Kingdom
  • March 2008 to December 2008

Assembling cables; control and panel wiring, wiring harnesses, electromechanical assembly, systems integration and modular outsourcing. Turnkey design and manufacturing projects. Working on own initiative.

CAD design assistant at J. C. T – Freelancer, Stevenage
  • United Kingdom
  • July 2005 to September 2007

Work Experience: I worked alongside CAD freelancer, assisting in the drawing of plans and carried out AutoCAD drawings regarding home extensions and pub floor plans, layouts. Further liaising with clients.

Telesales representative at Apollo Call Centre
  • United Kingdom
  • September 2000 to September 2003

Calling from database of pre-registered customers. Converting enquiries into appointments. Increasing sales. Requirement of people skills & confident telephone manner.

Receptionist/Henna Designer at Chiffon- Beauty Salon
  • United Kingdom
  • July 1998 to August 2000

Answering Telephone, greet customers/clients, book appointments. Sell products & maintain stock. Carry out henna designs. Provide personal designs or carry out in accordance to client preference.

Admin Assistant at Seen Centre
  • United Kingdom
  • October 1997 to June 1998

Providing support to Administrator. Greeting visitors, answering queries & directing to appropriate departments. Typing, answering phone calls, photocopying, checking & ordering food & stationary stock. Maintaining stock levels.

Packer at Apollo Recruitment
  • United Kingdom
  • April 1997 to September 1997

Packing food items. Working under pressure to ensure deadlines are met. Required good communication skills & ability to follow instructions accurately.

Machinist at Aaron garments Ltd
  • United Kingdom
  • September 1996 to March 1997

Operating the Over lock and Lockstitch machines. Producing garments using design samples. Packing finished products.

Design Assistant at Pottery Barn
  • United Kingdom
  • April 1995 to April 1995

Work Experience: formed clay body into objects, shaped and heated them in a kiln. Worked on my own initiative and produced own projects. Involved working alongside and assisting disabled learners in producing pottery.

Education

Bachelor's degree, BA (Honours)
  • at University of Derby
  • January 1998

DISSERTATION: Independent Studies – exploring self builders constructing methods. Credit Achievement Certificate; Presentations & Demonstrations. G.C.S.E’s: English, Urdu, Religious Studies, Home Economics First Aid Certificate (For Appointed Persons). Raising Aspirations (Assertiveness & Confidence Building Workshop) Certificate. . Getting Fit For Life Certificate.

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Score 72%

Specialties & Skills

Planning
Interior Architecture
Custom Design
Customer Service
Sketching
3DS Max 7
AutoCAD
ArchiCAD
PowerPoint
Scale drawings by hand
SketchUp
IESVE Virtual Environment.
Outlook
Henna designing
Martial Arts - Kickboxing
Photoshop

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Intermediate
Punjabi
Intermediate
Urdu
Intermediate

Memberships

professional kick boxing association
  • Grading member
  • January 2003

Training and Certifications

Credit Achievement Certificate; Presentations & Demonstrations (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 1998
Valid Until:
January 9999
First Aid Certificate (For Appointed Persons) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2009
Valid Until:
January 9999
Raising Aspirations (Assertiveness & Confidence Building Workshop) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2009
Valid Until:
January 9999

Hobbies

  • Reading literature
    I have a great passion for reading books. My main interest lies in various fictional books. I enjoy reading authors who allow an insight to other cultures & countries. I love to unravel plots & mysteries as well understand diverse cultures.
  • Martial Arts - Kick boxing
    I enjoy kick boxing and am a grading member of the professional kick boxing association and have achieved certification upon completing each stage. I have also completed a Distance Learning Course (Getting Fit For Life) at Loughborough College
  • Henna Designing
    Having a genuine interest I was self taught & self learned. This allowed me to build clients & work as a freelance henna designer.
  • Fashion - clothes design
    Having an interest in fashion & a natural flair for creativity, I was encouraged in designing & sewing various clothing items. My interest led me to understand & work with various fabrics & allowed me to understand the different variations.