Experience

STACK Interiors

• New Zealand
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Technician

  • Nov 2022 - Present



Spaceworks Interior Architecture

• New Zealand
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Development Manager

  • Dec 2018 - Sep 2022



dsgn Design

• Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Technical Lead and Coordinator

  • Jan 2003 - Nov 2018

  Responsible for design development, documentation and coordination of two hotels, in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Reviewing interior design technical submissions during all design stages, including plans, elevations, sections and details, space planning, color schemes, materials and finishes, sanitary ware, millwork, hardware, furniture, lighting, interior artwork, accessories and aesthetics integration, coordination of equipment, signage, and operating supplies Participating in project workshops, and providing productive input to consultants, ensuring that all interior design related information and review comments have been accurately captured and documented Liaising with the end-users to gain a thorough understanding of interior design requirements, and to clarify the project concept, scope, and standards Advising end-users on interior design aspects such as space planning, layout, utilization of furnishings and color coordination, and providing alternatives Ensuring that end-user concept/ideas are clearly understood by the project teams Overseeing interior design consultants’ outputs on assigned projects Conducting regular site visits to supervise and inspect work in progress, ensuring quality standards are maintained Managing of furniture tenders and procurement Preparation and evaluation of total interior design scope of work tenders Managing multiple projects and effectively prioritizing tasks to align with deadlines and project plans Collaborating with architects, project managers and other representatives to ensure a common approach to the design and vision of the project Coordinating work across all departments Working closely with project management teams and service providers to ensure the highest quality finishes Effectively managing resources thereby ensuring that project outcomes are within the agreed budget and time constraints Liaising with technical specialists to ensure that regulations are met and appropriately integrated into the interior spaces Show less



Design Union

• Lagos, Nigeria.

• Head: Interior Design Department

  • 2002 - 2002

  The Principal is Tony Aihie who studied Architecture and worked in the USA for 12 years before returning to Lagos to start design union. The company was 3 years old when I joined them and established the Interior Design department, from scratch, within the company. The Principal is Tony Aihie who studied Architecture and worked in the USA for 12 years before returning to Lagos to start design union. The company was 3 years old when I joined them and established the Interior Design department, from scratch, within the company.



dsgn Design

• South Africa

• Interior Designer

  • Mar 2001 - 2002



Design School Southern Africa

• South Africa

• Interior Design Lecturer

  • Mar 2000 - Feb 2001



Infracom

• South Africa

• Corporate Design, Space Planning & Project Management

  • Mar 1996 - Feb 2000



Lionel Levine & Associates

• South Africa

• Corporate Design, Space Planning & Hotels

  • Apr 1994 - Feb 1996



Executive Office

• South Africa

• Corporate Design & Space Planning

  • Jan 1993 - Mar 1994



Archetype Design

• South Africa

• Junior Designer

  • Jan 1991 - Oct 1992