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Mona Kohenoor
Dubai
Summary
Experienced Designer with 8 years in architecture and interior design, specializing in sustainable projects. I've led teams in creating impactful designs across various sectors, from Commercial ,healthcare to hospitality. Skilled in team leadership, coordination, and client presentations aspire to learn and grow further creatively.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Interior Designer
Zebra Projects
10.2022 - Current
- Lead high-end hospitality, retail, and F&B projects, ensuring all deliverables meet client commitments and deadlines.
- Utilize expertise in interior design and space planning to create functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces. Implement design trends and sustainable design practices to enhance project outcomes.
- Employ advanced skills in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and BIM Vector works for precise design and documentation. Use 3D modeling and rendering to visualize design concepts and present them to clients.
- Supervise and mentor junior designers, ensuring high-quality work and professional growth. Foster a collaborative environment by engaging the team in creative development exercises.
- Work closely with the principal designer and coordinate with various stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and vendors. Manage client relations to ensure satisfaction and project alignment.
- Oversee the selection, sourcing, and specification of Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E). Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely and accurate procurement.
- Led interior design across conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction document phases. Ensure compliance with building codes and regulations
Interior Designer/Manager, Coordination
Winter Plus interior Design Works LLC
11.2019 - 08.2022
- Led design projects from concept through completion.
- Researching design trends, technology providing cost-effective technical solutions for timely execution.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views and material boards for review and presentation.
- Increased operational efficiency by developing improved documentation records and maintaining regular site progress logs.
- Active communication with other consultants to ensure smooth delivery of project.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
- Conducted site visits and meetings with clients to gather necessary information for successful project execution.
- Stayed up-to-date on industry developments by attending trade shows, workshops, networking events, maintaining professional certifications consistently honing expertise in the field.
Senior Designer
Studionext
04.2018 - 09.2019
- Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements for prepared GFC drawings and 3D visuals.
- Design presentation for regulatory approvals with building department and other agencies in public & private sectors.
- Reviewed consultants proposal and coordination for site execution for hospitality/ institutional/ residential developments of up to 20 Acres of area.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to improve structure sustainability and design.
Junior Designer
Oracles & Plural Design
12.2015 - 04.2018
- Prepared project documentation and submittal packages.
- Created / modified drawings for projects of grand value of USD 200M such as DIAL Aerocity , IREO streetscape , DLF Cybercity refurbishments etc..
- Oversaw work of subcontractors, managed construction administration and value engineering processes.
- Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.
- Identified design requirements for each project.
Education
PG Diploma - Sustainability Studies
India Gandhi National Open University
New Delhi 06.2021 - Current
B.Arch - Architecture
Jamia Millia Islamia
New Delhi 06.2011 - 03.2016
Skills
Project Management
Design & Space Planning
Team Leadership
Stakeholder Collaboration
FF&E Management
Communication
Software
3D Modelling - Sketchup
Free hand Sketching
Lumion
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Indesign
MS office
BIM Vector Works
Affiliations
National Council of Architecture_India
Timeline
Interior Designer
Zebra Projects
10.2022 - Current
PG Diploma - Sustainability Studies
India Gandhi National Open University
06.2021 - Current
Interior Designer/Manager, Coordination
Winter Plus interior Design Works LLC
11.2019 - 08.2022
Senior Designer
Studionext
04.2018 - 09.2019
Junior Designer
Oracles & Plural Design
12.2015 - 04.2018
B.Arch - Architecture
Jamia Millia Islamia
06.2011 - 03.2016