Danielle Altawil
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in project management, product specification, and stakeholder engagement. Demonstrates proficiency in procurement procedures, establishing partnerships, and technical specification development. Adept at managing budgets, customer relationships, and inventory control with a strong foundation in textiles knowledge. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and innovative thinking to drive successful outcomes. Committed to maintaining confidentiality and resolving conflicts effectively while pursuing opportunities for career advancement within dynamic organizations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Specification Manager
Kludi Sanitary Ware
Dubai
05.2025 - 05.2025
- Lead product specification for premium sanitary fittings and bathroom solutions in UAE construction and design markets.
- Collaborate with architects, consultants, and developers to ensure optimal product placement.
- Deliver technical presentations, CPD sessions, and mock-up coordination.
- Align products with LEED, Estidama, and green building standards.
Senior Project Manager
Charitable Action Committee
Damascus
12.2018 - 03.2025
- Managed large-scale humanitarian projects across livelihoods, education, housing rehabilitation, and entrepreneurship.
- Oversaw compliance, M&E frameworks, and partnership development with global donors.
- Drove fundraising, financial oversight, and policy development.
- Led multi-disciplinary teams and implemented tools to improve program delivery.
Regional Sales Manager | Client Relations & HR Support
SARA Group
Damascus
04.2015 - 11.2018
- Managed VIP client relationships and HR functions in the ceramics and sanitary ware industry.
- Provided executive support and managed corporate events, branding, and customer service.
- Supported recruitment, onboarding, and cross-departmental process improvements.
Interior Designer
ARKI GROUP
Remote
04.2013 - 06.2015
- Designed functional residential and commercial spaces, from concept to installation.
- Coordinated material selection, space planning, and vendor management.
- Created 3D models and CAD drawings to support visual storytelling and client engagement.
- Contract position
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Architecture
University of Damascus
01.2009 - 01.2015
Certified Project Management Training - Project Lifecycle, Budgeting, M&E, Donor Compliance
Humanitarian Leadership Academy / CARITAS
Sales & Client Relationship Workshop - Internal Development Program
SARA Group
AutoCAD & 3D Modeling Certificate - Online
Local Design Training Center
Skills
- Project Management
- Product Specification
- Confidentiality
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Procurement procedures
- Establishing partnerships
- Microsoft office suite mastery
- Innovative thinking
- Technical specification development
- Budgeting proficiency
- Customer relationship management
- Textiles knowledge
- Inventory control
- Conflict Resolution
Custom
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, University of Damascus, Syria, [2009-2015]
- Certified Project Management Training, Humanitarian Leadership Academy / CARITAS, Project Lifecycle, Budgeting, M&E, Donor Compliance
- Sales & Client Relationship Workshop, Delivered by SARA Group, Internal Development Program
- AutoCAD & 3D Modeling Certificate, Online / Local Design Training Center
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Specification Manager
Kludi Sanitary Ware
05.2025 - 05.2025
Senior Project Manager
Charitable Action Committee
12.2018 - 03.2025
Regional Sales Manager | Client Relations & HR Support
SARA Group
04.2015 - 11.2018
Interior Designer
ARKI GROUP
04.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor’s Degree - Architecture
University of Damascus
01.2009 - 01.2015
Certified Project Management Training - Project Lifecycle, Budgeting, M&E, Donor Compliance
Humanitarian Leadership Academy / CARITAS
Sales & Client Relationship Workshop - Internal Development Program
SARA Group
AutoCAD & 3D Modeling Certificate - Online
Local Design Training Center
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