Autocad
Maisoun Nour AlDean
Interior Designer
Summary
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Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
INTERIOR DESIGNER
DEAN'S STUDIO
08.2020 - Current
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views and material boards for review and presentation.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Transformed uninspiring areas into warm and inviting living spaces using various lighting fixtures, materials and products.
- Assisted clients with budget considerations
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
- Communicated product information, installation methods and product upgrade options.
- Prepared product and layout documents implementing diverse design concepts.
INTERIOR DESIGN INSTRUCTOR
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
12.2019 - 07.2020
- Probed, encouraged and facilitated class discussions by building discussions into lessons, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation and actively solicit input.
- Creating curriculum that accomplishes set objectives
- Developing syllabus that outlines topics that will be explored and listing due dates for assignments and exams
- Assisted and identified at-risk students to eliminate student barriers to learning.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations, including visual, aural and social learning modalities.
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning, incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions and projects into lessons.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
DIRECTOR OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
ALMAADAN
05.2018 - 11.2019
- Consulted with construction contractors, architects, electricians and plumbers to achieve safe and compliant design paradigms.
- Created commercial design plans to be practical, aesthetically pleasing and conducive to intended purposes, such as raising productivity and increasing sales.
- Mentored each designer to promote confidence and productivity, which encouraged new ideas and fostered positive working relationships.
- Oversaw construction work on-site to confirm adherence to design plans.
- Overseeing Design process from initiation and concept to bidding . Liaising with subcontractors , supplier and manual labors .
- Working with clients closely to ensure their requirements are fulfilled .
- Maintaining and Generating all necessary paper work to initiate and proceed projects such as ( contracts – Design proposals – Handover certificates -Maintenance & snag lists )
- Ensuring the Team meets the timeline and Budget of Residential & Commercial projects
- Creating Architectural Drawings packages for each project along with 3D renders and visual presentations . Pricing and BOQ generation .
- Procurement of Materials and samples from local \ international Market
- Networking & Creating Sales Plan to maximize the Department's projects pipeline Procuring new clients through direct sales .
- Create Marketing and promotional items and materials for special occasions & Exhibitions .
SPACE PLANNER - INTERIOR DESIGNER
FREELANCE
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Established a budget with F&B clients and created design concepts
- Purchased furnishings, scheduled deliveries and priced bids Maintenance, renovation & soundproofing works at Pearl almarzouq – Kuwait
- Led interior design projects across conceptual, schematic, design development and construction document phases.
- Completed product research and purchase orders for Hair salons complete Design and execution along with supervision
- Designed custom furniture adapted to floor plans, working closely with multiple furniture vendors.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Carefully reviewed contractor submittals of finish materials.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views and material boards for review and presentation.
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - PROMOTED
SEC INTERIORS
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Negotiated, prepared and signed contracts with clients.
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data and budget factors.
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives to implement key changes and improvements in business development and sales programs.
- Responsible for management of strategic &. operational Marketing &. Customer relationship activities.
- Locating &. Proposing potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering & exploring opportunities.
- Closing business deals by Coordinating requirements; developing &negotiating contracts
ACCOUNT MANAGER - INTERIOR DESIGNER
SEC INTERIORS
08.2015 - 02.2016
- Secured high-value accounts through consultative selling, effective customer solutions and promoting compelling business opportunities.
- Delivered engaging and polished presentations to build connections with potential customers and distinguish business from competitors.
- Sold new products and services and developed new accounts to maximize revenue potential.
- Set clear sales goals to identify activities and behaviors to advance sales process and close deals.
- Operating as lead point of contact for any and all matters related to clients .
- Negotiating clients contracts & agreements to maximize profit ( 35 new clients )
- Ensure timely and successful delivery of projects requirements according to customer needs and objectives
- Communicate clearly monthly\ quarterly progress to internal and external stakeholders Expand relationships with existing clientele .
PROJECT COORDINATOR
TOA
10.2014 - 05.2015
- Wrote technical narratives to document processes and design changes.
- Coordinate activities , resources , equipment and information related to TOA , US Army corps of Engineers and Kuwait Ministry of Defense
- Act as point of contact and communicate project status and progress to senior TOA Management
- Create and Maintain comprehensive project documentation and reports Liaising with USAE to ensure their requirements and objectives are met .
- Assist in preparation of monthly budgets .
- Preparation of projects proposals , time frames
- Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
INTERIOR DESIGNER- VISUAL MERCHANDISER
HASSAN ABUL CO.
04.2014 - 10.2014
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
- Created professional presentations using Autocad\ 3dmax \ photoshop to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views and material boards for review and presentation.
- Manage Design Department in Hawally Branch
- Present 3D presentations of New established showrooms designs in Abu Dhabi and Dubai Marble Entrances and bathroom design of VIP clients
- AlRai & Hawally showroom display and window design
- Communicated product information, installation methods and product upgrade options.
- Participated in product selection and documentation of specifications.
Education
Master of Arts - Interior Design
FLORENCE DESIGN ACADEMY
FLORENCE - ITALY 07.2012 - 07.2013
POST GRAD DIPLOMA - INTERIOR DESIGN
MSA - MODERN SCIENCES & ART
CAIRO - EGYPT 08.2011 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Urban & LANDSCAPE DESIGN
CAIRO UNIVERSITY - URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING
CAIRO - EGYPT 09.2006 - 07.2011
Skills
Commercial interior design
Technical skills
- 3DMAX- VRAY
- AUTOCAD
- RHINO
- PHOTOSHOP
- ILLUSTRATOR
- INDESIGN
Software
3Dmax - vray
Illustrator
Photoshop
Indesign
Microsoft office
Certification
International Color Consulting Professional (ICCP)
Projects
- Blue Jay Holdings - Kuwait offices
- Floralia Flower shop - Jahraa
- Arriba Cafe - Bahrain
- Esta – Italian Restaurant
- Five – Rice Crisps
- Crete – Café
- Breadtalk – Jabriyah
- Karak Gholam Avenues
- Almaadan -Avenues Branch
- Almaadan – UAE Branch
- Aliaa AlSabah Residence
- Latifah AlFdallah residence
- Maddah Carpet store
- Lina AlKhalid Residence
- Abdulrahman AlOmar Residence
- Shahad AlKhalid Residence
- Norah AlNefessi Residence
- Pearl AlMarzouq Fitness center
- Ivy Beauty salon
- Blogo salon
- Le Garage – Cafe
- Plage hotel Business lounge
- Gannash – Retail
- Chocolate Cuisine
- Maryam Sabhan Beauty center
- Eagle Vision Studios
- Meshari AlJiran Villa
- Nomination – Salhiya
- China Garden Ardiyah
- China Garden – Sharq
- Skin Food – 360
- Alison Nelson Chocolate Bar – 360
- Culture Center Nagwa Cafe
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- Baboona - souk sharq
- Cleo Beauty salon
- Almanakh
- Abu Adnan - Bahrain
- Padel - Home & Garden
- The Butchery - Al seddiq
- The butchery HQ - Crystal Tower
- Wellness by Ashraf & Co.
- Ashraf & Co. offices - Ardiyah
- Wella Beauty Lounge - kuwait
- Lappucino - Shuwaikh
Timeline
International Color Consulting Professional (ICCP)
01-2023
International Staging and Redesign Professional (ISRP
01-2023
INTERIOR DESIGNER
DEAN'S STUDIO
08.2020 - Current
INTERIOR DESIGN INSTRUCTOR
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
12.2019 - 07.2020
DIRECTOR OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
ALMAADAN
05.2018 - 11.2019
SPACE PLANNER - INTERIOR DESIGNER
FREELANCE
04.2017 - 08.2018
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - PROMOTED
SEC INTERIORS
02.2016 - 04.2017
ACCOUNT MANAGER - INTERIOR DESIGNER
SEC INTERIORS
08.2015 - 02.2016
PROJECT COORDINATOR
TOA
10.2014 - 05.2015
INTERIOR DESIGNER- VISUAL MERCHANDISER
HASSAN ABUL CO.
04.2014 - 10.2014
Master of Arts - Interior Design
FLORENCE DESIGN ACADEMY
07.2012 - 07.2013
POST GRAD DIPLOMA - INTERIOR DESIGN
MSA - MODERN SCIENCES & ART
08.2011 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Urban & LANDSCAPE DESIGN
CAIRO UNIVERSITY - URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING
09.2006 - 07.2011
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