Hi, I’m
Malaz Ahmed
Toronto,ON
Summary
Flexible analytical and fast learner Interior Designer with a keen eye, skilled at synthesizing and editing information and achieve overall objectives. Highly organized and independent; able to effectively coordinate tasks to accomplish projects with timelines and creativity.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Ambiance Design
Project Manager
11.2022 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout engagement process.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
Turquoise Interiors L.L.C
Senior Interior Design
06.2021 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Mentored junior designers to enhance their skills and improve team productivity through knowledge sharing and professional development.
- Managed all phases of the design process including programming, space planning, material selection, and construction documentation.
- Stayed abreast of industry trends by attending trade shows, conferences, workshops, allowing for continuous improvement in design approach.
- Collaborated with architects, contractors, and clients to ensure seamless project execution from concept to completion.
- Optimized project timelines by effectively coordinating with vendors for on-time delivery of materials and furnishings.
- Conducted site visits and evaluations to ensure adherence to design standards and client expectations.
- Developed a loyal clientele base through personalized service, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering exceptional results on every project.
- Established a reputation for excellence in hospitality design by creating memorable guest experiences through well-planned spaces.
- Drove profitability by negotiating favorable terms with suppliers, reducing overall project costs while maintaining high-quality standards in materials and craftsmanship.
- Increased overall project efficiency by implementing cost-saving measures and sustainable design practices.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering innovative and functional interior design solutions for residential and commercial projects.
- Improved workflow efficiency by developing standardized processes for internal communication within the team during various stages of a project lifecycle.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
- Produced detailed cost estimates and coordinated with vendors to deliver budget-friendly solutions.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Interfaced effectively with contractors and vendors to resolve issues and discuss ideas.
- Defined space requirements from schematic design to construction phase and installation.
XYZ Interiors L.L.C
Material & Technical Engineer
08.2018 - 11.2020
Job overview
- Provided exceptional technical support, addressing client concerns and ensuring their needs were met.
- Improved system performance by troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues.
- Meticulously maintained equipment inventory tracking logs, ensuring accurate records for audit purposes as well as efficient resource allocation during projects.
- Oversaw quality assurance management and offered suggested recommendations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for challenging engineering problems.
- Produced reports on success rates and remedial requirements.
- Led a team of engineers in successfully completing multiple high-profile projects within budget constraints.
- Provided technical support in both on-site and telephone consultations.
- Developed comprehensive engineering documents for all projects.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.
- Designed and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
- Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
- Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
Arabian Company L.L.C
Material & Technical Engineer
03.2015 - 07.2018
Job overview
- Reviewing project goals and objectives with project manager and design team
- Creating/reviewing material specifications
- Creating mood/physical sample boards
- Analyzing project feasibility and cost with procurement team
- Coordinate with Designers and consultants to promote design concept
- Keep the project on schedule and within cost
- Coordinate with site engineers regarding material fixation/installation
- Verify Architectural details to assure the quality of Standards
- Communicate with vendors /Contractors and incorporate their input into project design
- Contribute in supervision on creating technical drawings
- Attend all team/client meetings to resolve technical and design issues
- Assisting client in material/finishes selection and providing presentations
- Regular site visits and direct supervision on finishes installation
- Create value engineering sheets for projects
- Create and update Materials, RFI, CVI logs.
Arabian Company L.L.C
Technical Drafter
03.2014 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Generating layouts, elevations and typical details out of design drawings
- Interpreted drawings marks up and implemented drawings revision
- Find solution for technical details
- Creating and updating shop drawing logs
Education
Abu Dhabi University United Arab Emirates
Bachelor of Science from Interior Design
01.2014
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Fast learner
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
- Responsibility
- Time management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Good skills in Microsoft office
- Review Technical Drawings
- Architectural Drafting (AutoCAD)
- Fluent English
- Schedule Management
- Project planning and development
- Critical design review
- Cost reduction and containment
Accomplishments
- Health Plus children Specialty Center
- Moorfields Eye Hospital Center
- Ministry of Education -Offices
- Department of Transportation- Nursery
- AL DAR HQ-Offices
- New AL Ain Hospital
- New Offices in World Trade Center-Borouge
- New Offices in World Trade Center-ADMA
- INSEAD campus-AL Mariah Island
- New York University-Psychology Research lab
- New York University-Board Room
- Health Shields Medical Center
- Khalifa innovation center
- Abu Dhabi global market
- Abu Dhabi municipality
- Dolphin Energy New Offices in kizad
- LLH Hospital-Renovation
- Burjeel hospital boutique
- Shiva Spa-Sadiyat
- Farm House Renovation -Al Ain
- Shooting Range House -Al Ain
- Burjeel Hospital -Pediatric
- Boys Room Renovation-Abu Dhabi
Studies And Certificates
Bachelor of Science of Interior Design, 09/2010, 01/2014, Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi, Five Design Studios courses including full knowledge about interior design requirements for hospitals, hotels, offices residential spaces and restaurants., Three advanced courses of construction details, Two electives courses in architecture, Furniture Design courses including designing full scale furniture piece., Contributing in Index exhibition Dubai, Sustainable Design Architectural courses
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Project Manager
Ambiance Design
11.2022 - 09.2023
Senior Interior Design
Turquoise Interiors L.L.C
06.2021 - 08.2022
Material & Technical Engineer
XYZ Interiors L.L.C
08.2018 - 11.2020
Material & Technical Engineer
Arabian Company L.L.C
03.2015 - 07.2018
Technical Drafter
Arabian Company L.L.C
03.2014 - 01.2015
Abu Dhabi University
Bachelor of Science from Interior Design
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