Senior Interior Designer

• Jan 2022 - Present

Interior designer / showroom designer

• Nov 2020 - Present

Interior Designer

• Apr 2018 - May 2020

Interior Designer

• Mar 2016 - Aug 2016

• Coordinated with several cross-functional teams as the interior designer responsible for creating design and architectural plans for the interior of a 5-star hotel, in addition to overseeing the mock-up process. • Managed multiple facets of the project, such as administering site visits, interfacing with contractors, directing internal construction, producing architectural plans, and arranging material samples. • Communicated with service teams involved in the electric, plumbing, and structural architecture of the building in order to ensure attainment of project deliverables within the proper timeframe. • Served as the Administrative Manager for the company’s main office and oversaw Human Resources responsibilities such as hiring, problem resolution, and training in the company’s services. • Performed as an executive assistant, managing scheduling and customer interactions.

Operations Manager

• Feb 2014 - Feb 2016

• Launched the company’s interior design division and spearheaded a project drafting the design plans for an existing customer’s three-story villa, ensuring compliance with client specifications; additionally, collaborated with an internal business partner to finalize the interior and build-in. • Oversaw supplier communications for several companies within the European and Turkey markets to coordinate logistics and transportation of new customer orders and ensure on-time product delivery. • Directed marketing campaigns and led sales initiatives to facilitate increased customer orders in addition to serving as the project manager and main point of contact (POC) for walk-in clients.

Oil & Gas Team Executive | Marketing Manager | Human Resources Branch Manager

• Apr 2012 - Sep 2013

• Liaised with Oil and Gas (O&G) companies to coordinate transportation requests and logistics solutions in regard to air, land, and sea transportation. • Monitored and trained employees comprising the marketing and sales team in order to track the department’s progress and ensure personnel adhered to performance expectations. • Achieved selection to oversee Human Resources duties for the department, including interviewing, hiring, on-boarding, training, employee discipline, and office management responsibilities. • On-boarded new hires and trained replacement Human Resources Coordinator.

Interior Designer

• Mar 2011 - Feb 2012

• Managed several projects throughout tenure, designing pools, heating systems, and spa areas in addition to researching new suppliers and administering the mock-up process. • Communicated with suppliers in Turkey, Iraq, and Italy regarding production and delivery. • Managed several projects throughout tenure, designing pools, heating systems, and spa areas in addition to researching new suppliers and administering the mock-up process. • Communicated with suppliers in Turkey, Iraq, and Italy regarding production and delivery.

Architect

• Mar 2011 - Jun 2011

• Oversaw infrastructure design of United States military camps in Northern Iraq, collaborating on the project with electrical and plumbing service teams as well as marketing and communications personnel. • Interfaced with clients on-site as the assistant project manager, ensuring design plans and specifications were properly executed. • Oversaw infrastructure design of United States military camps in Northern Iraq, collaborating on the project with electrical and plumbing service teams as well as marketing and communications personnel. • Interfaced with clients on-site as the assistant project manager, ensuring design plans and specifications were properly executed.

Marketing & Operations Manager

• Jun 2010 - Jan 2011

• Implemented marketing initiatives and facilitated new client interactions in order to achieve business development, significantly growing the customer base throughout tenure. • Coordinated shipments throughout the Northern Region of Iraq in addition to serving as the main point of contact for customers, capably managing and resolving requests.

Interior Designer

• Jun 2010 - Jul 2010

• Collaborated with head interior designer on large scale projects, capably aiding in the design process for a hotel lobby and a private villa; additionally, strategized architectural plans. • Frequently performed site visits in order to conduct client meetings and track project progress.

Interior Designer | Architect & Purchasing Manager

• Jul 2008 - May 2010

• Led design and construction for a large volume of projects including an institute for the blind, kindergarten classrooms, a private villa, and a National Democratic Institute site and sports hall. • Served as a project mock-up specialist creating mock-up samples, ensuring alignment with project budget, communicating with suppliers, and identifying potential suppliers within the European Market. • Directed meetings with customers throughout projects in addition to managing significant customer accounts, resulting in customer retention and increased sales of company’s specific building model.