Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Technical Summary
Certification
Timeline
Duaa Kawsara

Duaa Kawsara

Mississauga,Canada

Summary

Innovative interior designer with expertise in providing creative and personalized interior spaces according to specifications, budget, and functionality. Proven leader in preparing sleek proposals, delivering presentations, and fostering interpersonal relationships with clients to build a strong and reputable practice. Proven leader in driving creative projects by working closely with teammates in a results-driven industry. Expert in interior design projects with flexibility in designing for diverse clients.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Event Assistant

DDA- GALA Awards 2024
Toronto, Canada
10.2024 - Current
  • Supported the DDA GALA (Decorators & Designers Association) team with setup, managed guests, and played a key role in balloon decoration

Tutor

Sheridan College
Mississauga, Canada
09.2021 - 12.2024
  • Guided Interior Design and Interior Decorating students at Sheridan College in utilizing AutoCAD and Revit applications.

Organizer Assistant

DDA - KBC Exhibition & Conference
Toronto, Canada
10.2023 - 10.2024
  • Facilitated DDA booth setup, addressed inquiries from exhibitors, and delivered logistical support during conferences.

Internship Student

Figure 3
Toronto, Canada
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Collaborated with a senior interior designer on a residential sales centre project, optimizing space planning, technical drawing production, and Revit renderings.

Education

Honours Bachelor of Interior Design -

Sheridan College, ON, Canada
04-2024

Certificate in Creativity and Creative Problem Solving -

Sheridan Board, ON, Canada
04-2024

Skills

  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • SketchUp
  • Enscape
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • InDesign
  • Bluebeam
  • MS Office
  • Space planning
  • 3D modeling
  • FF&E specification
  • Concept development
  • Technical drawing
  • Sketching
  • Colour Theory
  • Research

Affiliations

  • ARIDO, NEWH, IDC, DDA
  • Volunteer: DDA Gala Awards 2024, KBC Exhibition 2024

Technical Summary

  • Knowledge of LEED Principles and OBC Guidelines
  • Detail-Oriented with strong attention to accuracy
  • Team Collaboration and Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem-Solving and Creative Thinking
  • Strong Verbal & Written Communication Skills

Certification

  • Valid Ontario Driver’s License, open to site visits

Timeline

Event Assistant - DDA- GALA Awards 2024
10.2024 - Current
Organizer Assistant - DDA - KBC Exhibition & Conference
10.2023 - 10.2024
Internship Student - Figure 3
06.2023 - 08.2023
Tutor - Sheridan College
09.2021 - 12.2024
Sheridan College - Honours Bachelor of Interior Design,
Sheridan Board - Certificate in Creativity and Creative Problem Solving,
Duaa Kawsara