Zaina Amer
Toronto,ON
Summary
Innovative Architectural Designer highly skilled in solving technical and design problems utilizing established standards. Offering a wealth of experience in project management, Revit modeling, graphic presentations and sustainable strategies. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of schematics and space planning is highly sought.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Architectural Designer/ Interior Decorator
Rojas Empire of Design
02.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded entire life-cycle of a 3-month renovation project, including initial design conception and finalization.
- Coordinated teams of 10+ professionals from various disciplines to ensure seamless process from beginning to end, achieving successful on-time completion of the project.
- Conducted on-site consultations on over 25 projects to evaluate architectural designs, then developed over 3-5 solutions customized to individual project needs, boosting customer satisfaction rating by 20%
- Oversaw installation of interior décor services for the company's expansion, generating more clientele exposure by approximately 30% through graphical design work promoted on social media.
- Worked closely with multi-disciplinary team to design residential and commercial projects in the Greater Toronto Area.
- Developed comprehensive construction documents to ensure accurate execution of architectural concepts during the building process.
- Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure.
- Worked closely with multi-disciplinary team to design residential and commercial projects in the Greater Toronto Area.
Startup Founder
Inanna Apparel
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Drove product development from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with customer needs.
- Built extensive network of connections within the industry, facilitating collaboration and resource sharing among startups.
- Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
- Designed seasonal styles according to upcoming trends and popular color palettes.
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Developed innovative design concepts for improved brand recognition and customer engagement.
- Assembled and led a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Leveraged social media platforms for targeted advertising campaigns that boosted online visibility and brand awareness.
Sales Associate
Calvin Klein
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Developed comprehensive understanding of Calvin Klein's portfolio, surpassing sales targets by evaluating customer needs & developing customized solutions
- Created rapport with over a 75-100 customers per day by actively listening to their needs and providing swift, creative solutions and designs to their inquiries.
- Organized store design floor plan and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
Architectural Summer Internship
2MK Architects
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Generated detailed CAD drawings for 10 architectural projects, including the City Hall of Mississauga, leading to successful completion of complex architectural design with pinpoint accuracy
- Collaborated with senior designers & contractors and kept constant and clear communication reducing errors and misinformation by 10%.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
Education
Bachelor of Architectural Science With The Concentration of Architectural Design (Honors) - Architectural Sci
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON06.2022
Skills
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Rhino proficiency
- Hand Sketching Abilities
- Revit
- Concept Development
- Layout Design
- 3D visualization
- Interior design
- Space Planning
- Architectural detailing
- Codes Compliance
- Orthographic drawing
Certification
AutoCAD Essentials, ICS Canada, Training Program from ICS Canada
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sales Associate
Calvin Klein
11.2021 - 07.2022
Startup Founder
Inanna Apparel
02.2021 - 12.2022
Architectural Designer/ Interior Decorator
Rojas Empire of Design
02.2021 - Current
Architectural Summer Internship
2MK Architects
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Architectural Science With The Concentration of Architectural Design (Honors) - Architectural Sci
Toronto Metropolitan University
AutoCAD Essentials, ICS Canada, Training Program from ICS Canada
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