Maha Alhammadi
Exhibition Design Specialist
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Experienced interior designer with over six years of experience in design and project management. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving end user satisfaction. Enthusiastic Interior Designer eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of deliverables. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the design project management field.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Exhibition Design Specialist
Department of Culture & Tourism
Abu Dhabi
08.2018 - Current
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views and material boards for review and presentation.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
- Consulted with clients to determine architectural preference to meet overall design goals.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Prepared product and layout documents implementing diverse design concepts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Interfaced effectively with contractors and vendors to resolve issues and discuss ideas.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Actively listened to end users requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Created professional presentations using AutoCAD and Illustrator to creatively communicate design intent and direction.
- Carefully reviewed contractor submittals of finish materials.
- Communicated product information, installation methods and product upgrade options.
- Defined space requirements from schematic design to construction phase and installation.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Project Associate
Department of Culture & Tourism
Abu Dhabi
01.2016 - 08.2022
- Developed and followed baseline project plan and milestones for task completion.
- Planned, executed and controlled assigned projects, ensuring work performed complied with contractual requirements.
- Set up and managed team meetings.
- Met with manager weekly to provide detailed project report and milestone updates.
- Monitored project progress, examined risks and set forth contingency plans.
Interior Designer Trainee
Abu Dhabi General Services PJSC (Musanada)
Abu Dhabi
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Maintained status reports for client projects.
- Analyzed and prepared reports and documents after project completion for clients and stakeholders.
- Led interior design across conceptual, schematic, design development and construction document phases.
Education
Bachelor's of Interior Design - Interior Design
Zayed University
Abu Dhabi 06.2015 - 06.2015
Skills
Interior design
Accomplishments
- Overseeing the exhibition design progress of the Natural History Museum 2021-Currently.
- Able to accommodate a trip overseas for some major projects.
- Designed and documented exhibitions fit-out for the below projects with museum standard qualities:
- Supported and monitored a junior designer on Mexican Embassy Exhibition 2022.
- Farah AlQassemi Exhibition 2022.
- Experience Mars Exhibition 2021.
- Teamwork collaboration of Murals Exhibition 2021.
- Teamwork collaboration of Mohammed Chabaa Exhibition 2021.
- Abdulrahim Salem Exhibition 2020.
- Fashion through the Years Exhibition 2020.
- Common Grounds Exhibition 2020.
- Children's library exhibition 2019.
- Najat Makki Exhibition 2019.
- Bait AlKhatt interior fit-out 2019.
- Emirati Traditional Games Exhibition 2018.
- Trained and mentored several designers newly introduced to the design industry.
- Project managed and documented the interiors fit-out for Bait Al Oud in 2017.
- Was part of the consultant team managed by DCT that was overseeing the masterplan design of the Qasr Alhosn site in 2016.
- Design competition winner organized by Department of Culture & Tourism in which I was offered a job at the organization 2016.
Timeline
Exhibition Design Specialist
Department of Culture & Tourism
08.2018 - Current
Project Associate
Department of Culture & Tourism
01.2016 - 08.2022
Interior Designer Trainee
Abu Dhabi General Services PJSC (Musanada)
08.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor's of Interior Design - Interior Design
Zayed University
06.2015 - 06.2015
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