Profile
What I've Learned
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My past working experience entails being a salesmen. I've been a Sales Associate for a retail store, as well as a Junior Broker, selling solar panels by generating leads. Having experience with being a broker and sales associate, I’ve learned how to communicate with clients who were willing to pay a great deal for a new addition to their home for sustainable and environmental reasons - by investing in solar panels. It’s also taught me how to market myself, how to present myself verbally, and how to sell the ideas. My organization skills have also improved, as I have learned to take advantage of my given time to fulfil my dream of becoming a beneficial contribut-ing member of this large society.
Education
Ontario College of Art & Design University
Environmental Design
September 2013 - June 2017
Toronto, Ontario
Gained knowledge in programs such as AutoCad, Sketchup Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and inDesign. Gained knowledge in hand-making 3D architectural models, with wood shop and metal shop experience. I've gained knowledge in landscape design, contemporary urban design, architecture, and interior design. With all this knowledge, it's helped me find my passion, to become an interior design who later focuses on human ecology within design.
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Arts
September 2012 - June 2013
Kelowna, British Columbia
In UBC, I've gained general knowledge on subjects like physics, calculus, geography, psychology, and creative writing. These combined interests led me to aspire to become the designer I am today.
Work Experience
Design Consultant at Palazzetti, Toronto, ON
September 2017 - current
- Generating leads, quoting/sourcing high-end furniture from up to 30
Italian brands.
- Scheduleing deliveries and keeping up with warehouse,
stock-list and organization of incoming shipments.
- Producing 3D renderings using Sketchup for spacial planning. I work
on both residential and commercial spaces.
- Redesigning & accessorizing showroom to showcase new items for display.
- Offering in-home design consultations and drawing floor plans
after measuring their space.
- Assembling custom-built furniture both for clients and for display
including TV units, desks, bookcases, dining tables, night tables,
and dressers.
- Selecting the trendiest finishes on items for display with a vision of
the showroom in mind.
Interior Design Assistant at Orient Express, KUWAIT
Summers of 2012-2015
- Placed purchase orders and kept track of shipments coming in.
- Assisted designer Reem Shaaban in home consultations with clients
for merging modern design with traditional antique pieces, which were
custom-made from Germany, Syria, Egypt, and India.
- Sourced fabrics for Reem as she also designed westernized Arabian
evening gowns.
- Specialized designing custom glassware, chandeliers, jewelry
and outdoor water fountains.
Sales Associate, LOFT - Ann Taylor Co.
September - December 2013
My job entailed greeting and welcoming customers at the door. I was avaliable to answer questions about current fashion trends, and attended to individuals as a personal shopper. This helped me learn how to make connections with people, and how to organize in a timely fashion.
Junior Broker, Solar Brokers Canada
May - August 2017
This job taught me the four-steps to selling, and had me memorize the pitch in order to be able to sell solar panels to home owners. I learned all about how important body language, the volume of your voice, and self-confidence are to making a sale. I was able to take these skills and make them work for me, and I've learned to always make sure to match your clients momentum. Energy is contagious.
Voting Clerk; Kelowna, BC
2013
This job was all about checking lists and organization. My job was to identify the voter when checking in with me, using a voting booklet, and make any changes to their profile, if necessary. I've learned to always double-check and triple-check lists for any errors.
Junior Counsellor, ages 12-15; Kuwait Camp, Kuwait, KW.
Summer 2013
This job held me responsible for ensuring teenagers were in a safe environment, while assiting and contributing in their daily activities, such as water sports, boat trips, dance class, and outdoor team sports. I was able to communicate with teenagers and their parents to ensure growth, safety, and entertainment. I developed my organization skills by going through the day with a timed schedule, and planned the day to match the kids enjoyments according to their feedback.
top technical skills
All in ongoing progress.
innovative designs
Using Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and/or hand sketches.
I've been learning graphic design ever since secondary school, which has helped me fluently speak the language of both programs. In the initial stages of design, I use both Illustrator and Photoshop to come up with collages of the different ideas I come up with. From these images, I derive my final design. I decide to switch to hand sketches when I get the "light-bulb" moment, and the design is illustrated in my mind already. These programs also help me with presentation format and laying out the final panels.
Building Design
Using SketchUp, Vray, and/or Twilight.
Bringing my ideas to life, I've got experience using Google's program, SketchUp Pro. It's changed my perspective on the way i see buildings even when I walk down the street. I'm always thinking about buildings that look like they've been simply "built on sketch up". I feel like I'm walking in a digital reality. This helps me envision designs all day long! Drawing on SketchUp is definitely one of my hobbies, extracting through floor plans drawn on AutoCAD.
Sales-woman
Smart and Friendly
I've learned the 4-step pitching process of Sales, and how to control my thoughts when selling. This skill has also been worked upon through presentations in OCADU, which happened almost everyday. I've also been put on the spot a lot, where improvising in speech was necessary. I've learned that it's all about momentum, and once you've got that you can pretty much sell anything by manipulating your brain power into believing so. Through my experience, I've developed my communication skills, as well as my organizational skills to adjust to a positive and vibrating mentality.
presentation
Using InDesign, Illustrator, and Adobe Reader.
Form and function are two elements that are present in the planning process of every project that I takes on. It’s easy to build something pretty, but the real challenge lies in optimizing both the beauty and the functionality of newly designed structures. This skill set allows me to present my projects easily- where it's readable and visually pleasing for both my bosses and for the client's liking. Strong contrast with backgrounds is NOT something I like to do - simplicity is my forté.