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Elaine Joy Hernandez
Senior Lighting Designer
Dubai
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Senior Lighting Designer position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Lighting Designer
John Cullen Lighting
Dubai
01.2023 - Current
- Completing all phases of project lighting design, starting from the original conception to final phases.
- Directing and reviewing the work of Junior Lighting Designers.
- Provide lighting design solutions appropriate to client brief, budget and relevant standards.
- Attend client and design team meetings, sometimes involving national and/or international travel.
- Prepare presentations to clients.
- Develop lighting design solutions – lighting calculations, research of fixture alternatives, review of fixture samples, construction of temporary mockups.
- Oversee the documentation of the lighting design via CAD layouts, lighting details, light fixture schedules, lighting control specifications.
- Plan and execute lighting mockups as needed throughout the project.
- Review cost estimates of project lighting specifications and adjust lighting design to meet owner’s budget.
- Review construction progress of lighting installation at project site and issue field reports to design team.
- Supervise final aiming of light fixtures and lighting controls programming.
Lighting Designer
John Cullen Lighting
Dubai
05.2017 - 12.2023
- Lighting Designer is focused on developing the lighting design process for our clients across the region. Actively promote our lighting design service across the Middle East and complete all lighting design related activities.
- Demonstrating an understanding of Lighting Design, LED Lighting, Lighting Controls in High-End Residential & Hospitality applications.
- Complete lighting design schemes with all applications segments of the industry.
- Support and advise our clients through the complete lighting design service, inclusive of initial consultation, through concept, schematic, detail designs and through to project handover.
- Attend regular project meetings with the Clients, Project Managements, Interior Designers, Architets on site or at their offices.
Lighting Designer
Godwin Austen Johnson Architectural Consultancy
Dubai
06.2016 - 04.2017
- Determined best lighting design and techniques according to location and situation.
- Experienced in Architectural Lighting drawings, detailing, project management, capable of handling projects, from design drawings to completion for turn-over to construction.
- Coordination with MEPFS Consultants to avoid conflict with other disciplines.
- Independently perform assignments and arrive at solutions by receiving instructions on assignment objectives.
- Participate in construction administration for projects and works with project leaders on issues affecting budget, construction costs, schedule, and legal/liability related issues for the Firm.
Junior Lighting Designer
DPA Lighting Consultants FZ LLC
Dubai
12.2012 - 05.2016
- Responsible for the design of lighting projects from inception through to completion on site.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Provides technical support and assistance to a project team as well as developing their team management skills which will allow them to make a full contribution to every project of which they are a part.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines 06.2003 - 03.2008
Skills
Communication
Software
Sketchup
Lumion
Microsoft Office
Dialux
Photoshop
Certification
Registered and Licensed Architect
Professional Experience
- Collaborated with the team, achieved by completing in the lighting design of the following:
1. Kuala Lumpur Malaysia - Jalan Merchu Residence
2. Jeddah KSA - Al Nasseri Villa
3. Kuwait - Al Jarallah Villa
4. Kuwait - Faiha Villa
5. Bangalore, India - Delhi Bungalow
6. Dubai, UAE - Villa PJT637
7. Dubai, UAE - Marina Apartment
8. Dubai, UAE - Le Royal Meriedien Landscape
9. Dubai, UAE - Jumeirah Park Villa 113
10. Dubai, UAE - Jumeirah Park Villa 116
11. Dubai, UAE - Emirates Hills V7 Villa
12. Dubai, UAE - Emirates Hill E181 Villa
13. Dubai, UAE - Emirates Hills V9 Villa
14. Dubai, UAE - Dubai Hills Villa 32 The Views
15. Dubai, UAE - Dubai Hills Villa 11 The Hills Grove
16. Dubai, UAE - Dubai Hills Villa 93 Fairways
17. Dubai, UAE - Al Mamzar Private Villa
18. Dubai, UAE - District One Villa 483
19. Dubai, UAE - District One Villa 524
20. London, UK - Eaton Square
21. Dubai, UAE - W Residence 4401
22. Dubai, UAE - W Residence 6201
Timeline
Senior Lighting Designer
John Cullen Lighting
01.2023 - Current
Lighting Designer
John Cullen Lighting
05.2017 - 12.2023
Lighting Designer
Godwin Austen Johnson Architectural Consultancy
06.2016 - 04.2017
Junior Lighting Designer
DPA Lighting Consultants FZ LLC
12.2012 - 05.2016
Registered and Licensed Architect
01-2011
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
University of Santo Tomas
06.2003 - 03.2008
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