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Sara  Pousti

Sara Pousti

Architect / Fashion Stylist
Dubai, UAE

Summary

Recent graduate and motivated architect with strong design skills and analysis experience. Deep enthusiasm for tackling any task and learning new processes and procedures to contribute to team success. Over the last year, expanded skills into fashion styling, gaining experience in addressing client requirements and matching them with personalized, tailored clothing. Experience includes time as an imaginative fashion design intern, working alongside a team with extensive experience in the fashion industry. Skilled in trend forecasting as well as portfolio design.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Fashion Stylist

Silk Glam Styling (Instagram)
06.2022 - Current
  • Managed full client shopping experience, assembling outfits and offering personalized styling advice.
  • Developed comprehensive proposals outlining various styling concepts and seasonal looks.
  • Conducted ongoing research on current fashion trends to inform project direction.
  • Actively seeking opportunities for editorial and commercial projects.
  • Provided clients with education and guidance on fashion trends and styling techniques.

Graphic Designer

Freelance, UAE
01.2022 - Current
  • Established and managed freelance graphic design venture focused on aiding businesses in brand development.
  • Designed logos, GIFs, and social media assets to enhance product branding efforts.
  • Produced high-quality photo and video content with proficient editing skills.
  • Proficient in Adobe Photoshop for creating unique infographics, flyers, and business logos.

Architectural Assistant

Hejazifar Group ,Iran
08.2021 - 12.2022
  • Generated, printed, and modified drawings using AutoCAD and Rhinoceros 3D.
  • Successfully completed as-built plans.
  • Utilized critical thinking to analyze problems, assess solutions, and make informed decisions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons) Architecture RIBA Part 1

Heriot-Watt University
Dubai
09.2017 - 2021.07

Foundation Degree in Arts - Degree Entry (Foundation) Programme Design Studies

Heriot-Watt University
Dubai
09.2016 - 2017.06

High School Diploma -

Emirates International School Meadows
Dubai
09.2009 - 2015.06

Skills

    Rhinoceros 3D

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Competitions


  • Office Design Challenge (05/2023) Participated in Builder Architecture Competition Organizers.
  • Dream villa Riyadh (03/2022) by Young Architects Competition.
  • Women's Pavilion (12/2021) Participated in Volume Zero competitions.
  • RIBA Gulf Architecture Festival (02/2020) Participated in D3 Architecture festival.
  • BEE BREEDERS (06/2019) Participated in the Bee Breeders, AbuDhabi Flamingo Tower competition.
  • ROCA One day Design challenge (11/2019) Participated in ROCA One day Design challenge.
  • Year 1 final project (05/2018) beach front house was awarded silver medal.


Volunteering

Expo 2020 Dubai (01/2022 - 03/2022) Volunteered to be part of Expo 2020 to helped run the event.


Designs workshop (07/2021) Volunteered to run a one-day Design worksop at Heriot-watt University. Students from crescent school of architecture, Chennai India.


Fantastic City Dubai Design District (11/2021) volunteered run up workshop during design week. The workshop was hosted by the royal institute of brinish architects.





Timeline

Fashion Stylist

Silk Glam Styling (Instagram)
06.2022 - Current

Graphic Designer

Freelance, UAE
01.2022 - Current

Architectural Assistant

Hejazifar Group ,Iran
08.2021 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons) Architecture RIBA Part 1

Heriot-Watt University
09.2017 - 2021.07

Foundation Degree in Arts - Degree Entry (Foundation) Programme Design Studies

Heriot-Watt University
09.2016 - 2017.06

High School Diploma -

Emirates International School Meadows
09.2009 - 2015.06
Sara PoustiArchitect / Fashion Stylist