PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Interior Designer and 3D Visualization Specialist with experience across residential, commercial, retail, and immersive environments. Skilled in concept development, space planning, design development, technical documentation, materials and finishes, FF&E, lighting, and 3D visualization. Brings together creative design thinking and technical execution to develop thoughtful, functional, and visually engaging spaces, with a strong focus on clear design communication, detail, and collaboration throughout the design process.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Interior Design & Space Planning:
Technical Documentation:
3D Visualization:
Digital Design & Production:
Collaboration & Project Coordination:
Concept development, space planning, design development, materials and finishes, FF&E, lighting, and design presentations.
AutoCAD, Revit, technical drawings, plans, elevations, reflected ceiling plans, details, schedules, and design documentation.
SketchUp, V-Ray, Enscape, Lumion, 3D modelling, rendering, material development, and visual presentation.
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Smartsheet.
Client presentations, design coordination, supplier and vendor communication, multidisciplinary collaboration, and organized project documentation.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Virtro Technology
Vancouver, BC (Contract, Full-Time, Remote)
Interior Designer / Project Coordinator
Sep. 2023 - Jun. 2025
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Executed 12+ interior environments from concept to delivery, coordinating all space planning, material selections, lighting, and stakeholder feedback to ensure project success.
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Shaped and refined layouts, finishes, environmental details, and user-facing components for a VR training platform serving 100+ users.
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Resolved complex design and coordination conflicts during review cycles through agile, iterative updates, reducing project revisions and accelerating final delivery timelines.
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Produced client-facing visual materials, including renderings and presentations, and leveraged design exploration tools to increase first-design approvals and client satisfaction.
Virtro Technology
Vancouver, BC (Full-Time, Remote)
Interior Designer
Jul. 2020 - Dec. 2022
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Designed 5+ immersive interior environments using SketchUp, AutoCAD, and V-Ray, producing space plans, furniture layouts, material studies, lighting concepts, elevations, specifications, and presentation visuals.
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Created interactive 3D models and clear design presentations that improved client understanding, increased satisfaction, and contributed to increase in retention.
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Drove design consistency across 10+ concurrent projects, integrating feedback to resolve critical layout conflicts and upholding brand aesthetic standards.
Freelance
Abu Dhabi, UAE (Hybrid)
Interior Designer & Project Coordinator
Jun. 2015 - Sep. 2019
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Delivered residential and hospitality-oriented interiors from concept development through documentation, sourcing of materials, finishes, furnishings, and fixtures, coordination, implementation, and final presentation.
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Generated AutoCAD floor plans, elevations, details, finish information, SketchUp models, renderings, mood boards, material palettes, and client-facing design packages, ensuring thorough project documentation.
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Specified furniture, finishes, lighting, accessories, and sustainable materials; obtained product information and pricing and arranged samples with vendors.
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Negotiated procurement decisions with 5+ vendors, increasing average project profitability by 8% through strategic sourcing and cost-effective material selection, and managed project schedules.
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Directed strategic sourcing for custom furniture pieces per project, aligning design intent with client needs and stakeholder approvals to meet budget and implementation requirements.
The Woodpeckers
Dubai, UAE (Hybrid)
Interior Designer | Exhibition & Commercial Design
Jan. 2015 - Apr. 2015
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Conceived branded exhibition concepts, layouts, material strategies, details, and presentation visuals while coordinating production requirements and project costs.
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Applied efficient material solutions that reduced production costs while maintaining design quality and visual impact.
Firas Decor Company
Abu Dhabi, UAE (On-Site)
Junior Interior Designer | AutoCAD & Technical Documentation
Aug. 2014 - Dec. 2014
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Drafted accurate plans and millwork details, improving design clarity and supporting more precise project execution.
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Compiled comprehensive material and FF&E research for 5+ luxury projects, reducing sourcing time by an average of 10 hours per project.
EDUCATION
The CUT Design Academy
Vancouver, BC
Interior Design Certificate
May 2026 - Aug. 2026
Completed an intensive interior design program focused on Canadian industry practices, including space planning, technical documentation, materials and finishes, lighting, FF&E, and professional design presentation.
Al Hosn University
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design
Sep. 2010 - Jun. 2014
Developed a strong foundation in interior design, space planning, design development, technical drawing, materials, lighting, and visual communication across residential and commercial environments.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Interior Designers Institute of British Columbia (IDIBC)
Vancouver, BC
Student Member
Maintaining active Student Membership with the Interior Designers Institute of British Columbia (IDIBC) to support continued professional development, industry engagement, and connection with British Columbia’s interior design community.
Sep. 2026 - Present
