Hi, I’m
Ahmed Shahin Abdelmaksoud
Interior designer
United Arab Emirates ,Dubai
Summary
- Enthusiastic Interior Designer with excellent style, space and conceptualization understanding. Interprets client demands and conveys ideas through inspiring drawings and presentations for increased sales. Solution-focused creative thinker with knowledge and experience to succeed.
- Client-focused Interior Designer with strong creativity and attention to detail for focused bespoke solutions. Skilled in brainstorming, concepting and detailing for lifecycle design management. Builds positive staff and client relationships for excellent project productivity.
- Creative design and decorations team member with vision and execution to transform spaces. Skilled at bringing in current trends, vibrant colors and complementary patterns.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Belco Plus Interior Facttroy L.L.CDubai, united Arab Emirates
Interior Designer
2023.05 - Current (3 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)
Job overview
- Met with clients to determine décor needs and project scopes covering space planning, layout and colour schemes.
- Transformed uninspiring areas into warm and inviting spaces in line with client objectives.
- Coordinated large design projects with internal and external project team members to exceed client expectations.
- Maintained project files and documented client correspondence for reporting purposes.
- Prepared drawings, models and mood boards to translate design themes and specifications.
- Read and interpreted space planning, floor finish plans and elevation details.
- Designed floor plans, furniture plans and spatial layouts to optimize space usage.
- Created custom proposals tailored to client budget, tastes and timeframes.
- Crafted digital designs using AutoCAD, 3DMAX,Sketch up , to communicate plans through stunning visuals.
Fourth Dimension Engineering ConsultancyDubai , United Arab Emirates
Interior Designer
2021.07 - 2023.03 (1 education.year_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Checked technical drawings for adherence to standards, maintaining operational compliance.
- Tested sites and materials to assess strength and quality.
- Planned and designed site layouts from concept to completion using AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS.
- Evaluated project compliance with design specifications and safety standards.
- Completed projects on time and within budget by collaborating with contractors, architects and public authorities.
- Visited sites to review work progress and drive process improvements.
- Oversaw Quality Control (QC) for construction teams, delivering results in line with project specifications.
- Prepared technical reports and arranged for survey or investigation work.
- Performed monthly safety walks and escalated concerns in line with procedures.
- Drafted engineering reports in support of planning applications, site appraisals and submissions to statutory authorities.
- Kept up to date with technical developments, national and international standards and legislative requirements.
- Supported on-time and under-budget project completion by proactively communicating challenges and updates.
- Reviewed construction plans and financial projections, verifying project scope accuracy and feasibility.
- Documented daily progress, incidents and issue resolutions for accurate site records.
Cartel Groups Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Interior Designer
2017.07 - 2021.08 (4 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)
Job overview
- Checked technical drawings for adherence to standards, maintaining operational compliance.
- Reviewed construction plans and financial projections, verifying project scope accuracy and feasibility.
- Onboarded and inspected work of subcontractors to drive quality and performance.
- Documented daily progress, incidents and issue resolutions for accurate site records.
- Outlined construction schedules, equipment and labor requirements using Gantt charts.
- Prepared and reviewed engineering specifications, scopes of work, schedules of payments and associated documents.
- Motivated teams to deadline through regular site visits and inspections, problem-solving accordingly and eliminating bottlenecks.
- Wrote down work schedules and communicated changes to crew members and clients.
- Oversaw selection and requisition of materials.
Prince Furniture Factory 6 October , Egypt
Interior Designer
2015.05 - 2016.05 (1 education.year_Label)
Job overview
- Monitored market trends and Product style developments to offer customers innovative design solutions.
- Designed furniture to personalized customer briefs .
- Used AutoCAD and 3Dmax to plan and design bespoke pieces to client briefs.
- Maintained productive supplier relationships, procuring cost-effective Material to manufacture furniture to budget.
- Created CAD drawings and model proposals for customer appraisal ahead of proposed manufacture.
- Followed ergonomic principles to develop user-friendly designs.
- Selected accessory materials and attachments to complete designs.
- Illustrated design concepts via hand sketches .
- Designed new materials patterns to enhance existing product designs.
- Partnered with marketing and sales teams to fill market gaps with desired products.
- Built complete design packages with drawings and specifications for production team.
- Calculated production costs based on design parameters.
- Specified materials parameters or selected precise pieces to use in production.
- Outlined design objectives and technical or financial constraints of designs based on consultations with stakeholders.
Education
El Radwa Language Schools6 October City / Egypt
Bachelor of Arts from College of Applied Arts, Department of Interior Decoration and Architecture
2010.10 - 2016.06 (5 education.years_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
Skills
- Commercial interior design
- Skilled problem solver
- Digital drafting
- Visual design
- AutoCAD
- Furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) selection
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Design process
- Excellent attention to detail
- Creative
- M&E drawings
- Conceptual design
- High-value project management
- Concept designs
- Complex problem-solving
Languages
Arabic
Master or proficient
C2
Arabic
Master or proficient
C2
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Trained and mentored several designers newly introduced to the design industry.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of staff members.
- Collaborated with team of in development of Projects .
- Documented and resolved [Issue], contributing to [Result].
Affiliations
- International Association of Administrative Professionals
Availability
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Timeline
Interior Designer
Belco Plus Interior Facttroy L.L.C
2023.05 - Current (3 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)
Interior Designer
Fourth Dimension Engineering Consultancy
2021.07 - 2023.03 (1 education.year_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
Interior Designer
Cartel Groups
2017.07 - 2021.08 (4 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)
Interior Designer
Prince Furniture Factory
2015.05 - 2016.05 (1 education.year_Label)
El Radwa Language Schools
Bachelor of Arts from College of Applied Arts, Department of Interior Decoration and Architecture
2010.10 - 2016.06 (5 education.years_Label & 8 education.months_Label)