Syed Karim Shah
Dubai
Summary
Creative and technical Draftsman, Site Supervisor, 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
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Joinery Site Supervisor
Envisage Kitchen and Tiles Trading LLC
Dubai
07.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of kitchen, wardrobes, doors, vanities and other joinery for luxury villas and building projects.
- Conducted regular site inspections for quality assurance.
- Communicated project updates to clients and stakeholders regularly.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Organized daily workflow for the team, ensuring tasks were completed on time and within budget.
- Monitored construction tasks to meet tight schedules and complete projects on time.
- Participated in job-site meetings with contractors, owners, architects, engineers, as necessary.
- Coordinated material deliveries from suppliers according to project needs.
- Provided guidance and support to contractors on technical matters related to their scope of work.
- Reviewed drawings, specifications, change orders and other documents associated with projects prior to start of work onsite.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely material deliveries.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and equipment usage.
Draftsman
Starwood Industries LLC
Dubai
01.2023 - 06.2024
- 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
- Created designs using computer programs such as AutoCAD and KDMax to complete shop drawings.
- 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.
- Updated existing drawings following changes made during the design phase due to client requests or new regulations.
- Implemented revisions as required by engineering, customer or suppliers.
- Prepared working drawings for production staff that included details regarding material selection, fabrication methods, assembly procedures.
- Received and reviewed details from design professionals to determine precise measurements for drawing preparation.
- 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.
- Generated detailed 3D models and advanced assemblies, weldments and drawings ahead of schedule and according to department and company guidelines.
- Analyzed project specifications and determined the most efficient layout for components.
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.
Education
Diploma Modern Wood Technology - JOINERY/FITOUT
Government Degree College Pak-German Institute of wood working
Diploma AutoCAD/Drafting -
Government College Of Technology
Skills
- AutoCAD (2D & 3D)
- Sketchup – Vray (Beginner)
- KdMax Design software
- InteriCAD Design software
- 20-20 Design software
- Creo 3D Modeling
- CADT
- ERP/SAP Business One
- Microsoft Office
- Strong communication skills
- Good organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Interpersonal Relations
- Schematics Understanding
- CAD Software Proficiency
- Detail Oriented
- Design Coordination
Languages
- English
- Hindi, First Language
- English, Proficient
Linkedin Profile
www.linkedin.com/in/syed-karim-shah-55555314b
Activities
- I love reading books, walking, hiking, cycling and playing cricket and badminton.
- I also enjoy crafting.
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Urdu
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Joinery Site Supervisor
Envisage Kitchen and Tiles Trading LLC
07.2024 - Current
Draftsman
Starwood Industries LLC
01.2023 - 06.2024
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
Diploma Modern Wood Technology - JOINERY/FITOUT
Government Degree College Pak-German Institute of wood working
Diploma AutoCAD/Drafting -
Government College Of Technology