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Syed Karim Shah

Syed Karim Shah

Dubai

Summary

Creative and technical Draftsman, Coordinator and Sales person with 7 years of drafting and design experience for specialty Joinery engineering firms. Excellent communicator with knack for understanding, visualizing and vividly drafting client needs at early project stages. Accomplished and valued resource to engineering, sales and customers in meshing needs with capabilities.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Draftsman

Starwood Industries LLC
Dubai
01.2023 - Current
  • Followed specifications and calculations to create accurate and detailed CAD shop drawing mainly in joinery works for doors, kitchen, wardrobe, counter and other item such as gypsum, marble & wall cladding all in accordance to the project specifications.
  • Seamlessly integrated and worked with technical Manager and project managers to produce and alter drawings.
  • Created and continually updated project drawings lists.
  • Exhaustively reviewing and checking sketches and drawings for errors, before being sent for approvals.
  • Prepared working drawings for production staff that included details regarding material selection, fabrication methods, assembly procedures.
  • Ensuring final designs are compliant with building regulations.
  • Maintained records of all drawings produced including revisions and updates.
  • Utilized drafting techniques to produce accurate technical drawings that met the standards of engineering design requirements.
  • Implemented revisions as required by engineering, customer or suppliers.
  • Managed assignments and teams working at different stages of diverse projects.
  • Attended meetings with clients to discuss project progress, answer questions or address any issues that arose.

Sales & Design Consultant

Interwood Mobel PVT LTD
Peshawar
01.2020 - 12.2022
  • Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
  • Researched current trends in the home décor industry and shared insights with clients.
  • Created detailed drawings of proposed designs using AutoCAD/KDMax software.
  • Established sales goals for department and tracked growth through software.
  • Organized showroom displays to maximize visual appeal for potential buyers.
  • Trained extensively to build product knowledge and best understand company and client expectations.
  • Managed internet sales leads from first contact to completed sale, resolving customer issues quickly and efficiently.
  • Assisted customers in selecting appropriate products that met their needs while staying within their budget limitations.
  • Advised customers on proper care instructions for various types of fabrics used in upholstery projects.
  • Provided technical support when installing purchased items at client homes.
  • Produced AutoCAD layouts for construction clients, detailing wall heights, door locations, appliance placements and stairway builds.
  • Generated sales reports to track progress towards monthly goals.
  • Developed promotional materials such as brochures and flyers advertising new product lines.
  • Conducted in-home consultations with clients to discuss project scope, budget, and timeline expectations.
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries via phone or email about product availability and pricing information.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer orders and payment transactions in the company database system.
  • Attended regular training sessions provided by manufacturers on installation techniques for different kinds of flooring materials.
  • Performed regular inventory checks on supplies stored in warehouse facility.

Furniture Draftsman

Interwood Mobel PVT LTD
Islamabad
01.2017 - 01.2020
Mobeld specifications, functionality, delivery and cost.

Designer/Sales Person

Obeche Interior Pakistan
Islamabad
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • Worked with client via email, phone and in-person to collect information to complete designs.
  • Delivered designs to diverse clients on time and within budget.
  • Created product designs in alignment with specifications.
  • Reviewed, edited and applied style rules to design, complying with company guidelines.
  • Analyzed customer feedbacks to identify areas of improvement within existing designs.
  • Worked with the development team to ensure a smooth transition from concept to production-ready assets.
  • Applied holistic, customer-focused approaches to drive design strategy.
  • Partnered across teams to improve accessibility and translatability of design content.
  • Sketched drawings and wrote specifications to meet client requirements.
  • Submitted rough drafts to clients and management to gain approval.
  • Researched market to determine appropriate prices for designs and products.

Receptionist

Family Physician Clinic
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
  • Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
  • Provided excellent customer service at all times while interacting with both internal and external customers.
  • Scheduled appointments for clients, customers, and other visitors.
  • Maintained a neat reception area by organizing materials and tidying up furniture.
  • Updated and recorded customer or client information to maintain accounts.
  • Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and promptly.
  • Provided administrative support to staff members including typing letters, filing documents, and scanning and copying documents when necessary.
  • Maintained daily calendars, set appointments with clients and planned daily office events.
  • Managed all incoming mail distribution, courier services, faxes, and photocopying documents as requested.
  • Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.

Skills

  • CADT
  • AutoCAD (2D & 3D)
  • Sketchup – Vray (Beginner)
  • KdMax Design software
  • InteriCAD Design software
  • 20-20 Design software
  • ERP/SAP Business One- for Quotation and order making
  • Microsoft Office- word, excel, PowerPoint
  • Strong communication skills
  • Good organizational and multi-tasking skills
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • Schematics Understanding
  • CAD Software Proficiency
  • Detail Oriented
  • Design Coordination

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Diploma Modern Wood Technology

2012-2015

JOINERY/FITOUT

Government Degree College Pak-German

Institute of wood working

Diploma AutoCAD/Drafting

2012-2013

Government College Of Technology

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Affiliations

I love reading books, walking, hiking, cycling and playing cricket and badminton.

I also enjoy crafting.

Timeline

Draftsman

Starwood Industries LLC
01.2023 - Current

Sales & Design Consultant

Interwood Mobel PVT LTD
01.2020 - 12.2022

Furniture Draftsman

Interwood Mobel PVT LTD
01.2017 - 01.2020

Designer/Sales Person

Obeche Interior Pakistan
01.2015 - 12.2016

Receptionist

Family Physician Clinic
01.2012 - 01.2015

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