Experience

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  InSite - Planners / Landscape Architects

  • United Arab Emirates

  • Senior Consultant

    • Nov 2020 - Present
    • United Arab Emirates

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  Zebratini

  • Dubai

  • Founder

    • Sep 2016 - Present
    • Dubai

    SQUIRKY ARTIST - unique designs inspired by sacred geometry; greetings cards, wrapping paper, logo designs. Bespoke stationery; invitations, menus, weddings, event flyers.

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  Bubbles of Brilliance

  • Co-Founder

    • Jul 2017 - Nov 2020

    We are AUTHENTIC CONNECTORS advocating a holistic approach to healthy living; promoting successful entrepreneurship and designed lifestyle by triggering positive change on a cellular, financial, emotional and spiritual level.

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  Cracknell

  • Dubai

  • Senior Associate

    • Aug 2015 - Nov 2016
    • Dubai

    o_Managed project budgets & programme, as well as managing client expectations.o_Project leader for a wide variety of UAE and international projectso_Managed internal design studio resourcing & design team meetings.

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  desert INK

  • Dubai

  • Design and Operations Manager

    • Oct 2014 - Apr 2015
    • Dubai

    o_created the strategy & business plan for the launch of a new design 12 person design consultancy Desert INKo_ appointed & liaised with website designers, identified & worked with suitable office fit out consultants/contractors; developed a layout and design for new premises. o_ developed marketing business collateral in alignment with overall company vision. o_ HR responsibilities; recruited for the team, wrote job descriptions & undertook staff annual reviews

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  Eton Institute

  • Dubai

  • ENGLISH TEACHER

    • 2013 - 2015
    • Dubai

    o_ taught 4 skills English to groups of 8-12 mixed nationality starters and beginnerso_ taught English conversation to private individualso_ taught Business English to groups of 4-6 mixed nationalityo_ assisted with lesson plan, collateral and actively contributed to department initiatives

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  Cracknell

  • Dubai

  • Senior Associate

    • 2009 - May 2014
    • Dubai

    o_Managed design teams for international landscape architecture projects from inception through to construction documentation.o_Designed, as part of a team, a wide range of projects types; from resorts to residential to schools to equestrian facilities.o_Liaised with clients and coordinated with multi-disciplinary consultant teams.o_Prepare client presentations and business development/marketing collateral.

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  BDP (Building Design Partnership Ltd)

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Associate Landscape Architect

    • May 2008 - Jul 2009
    • London, United Kingdom

    o_Managed the landscape design team and led a variety of projects through several stages of the design process:- Brixton College landscape design- Maidenhead town centre urban regeneration proposals - including community consultation- Hale Village, Tottenham Hale, London - including planning submissions- Parklands, Lewisham - including community consultation- Hanley Grange Eco Town - part of the urban design team in preparing the competition submission

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  APPLIED LANDSCAPE DESIGN LIMITED

  • Oxfordshire, UK

  • Associate

    • 2007 - 2008
    • Oxfordshire, UK

    Managed the design team to ensure project deadlines were met and design standards adhered to. Held weekly team meetings to ensure a flow of communication.Structured and wrote the company handbook, including; policies and procedures, digital filing and templates.

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  Cracknell

  • United Arab Emirates
  • Architecture and Planning
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Associate Landscape Architect

    • Sep 2005 - Jul 2007

  • Senior Landscape Architect

    • Sep 2003 - Sep 2005

    A key member of the design team for the Old Town Residential development. This included the preparation of concept drawings, regularly attending consultant meetings, selecting materials and preparing the landscape construction drawing package.Directly involved with the design of many projects including a family company in Riyadh, The Villa and Healthcare City.

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  Hyland Edgar Driver

  • Hampshire UK

  • Landscape Architect

    • 2000 - 2003
    • Hampshire UK

    A key member in structuring, illustrating and writing a landscape strategy for Heathrow Airport, for long term improvements and phasing of landscape zones.Undertook site analysis and design for the Landscape Masterplan and prepared a long term management plan for Gilwell Park, Scout HQ, UK.Designed and supervised the landscape construction of community centre for Hampshire County Council.

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  WRT [Wallace Roberts & Todd]

  • Philadelphia

  • Landscape Architect

    • 1995 - 1997
    • Philadelphia