ASAL SHABBAK
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
I am consistently driven to achieve the highest level of excellence in my design work, maintaining a relentless pursuit of innovative concepts and a deep commitment to expanding my knowledge in the field. My enthusiasm for design is unwavering, and I find myself wholly engrossed in the creative process. My extroverted nature propels me to embrace travel, which serves as a wellspring of inspiration, enriching my design endeavors. Nature, music, and movies are my primary sources of creative inspiration, each providing a unique perspective and a wealth of ideas to infuse into my design projects. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of design principles, I excel in creating harmonious color schemes, selecting furniture and decor that align with the client's vision, and optimizing the use of space.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
HEAD DESIGNER AND MATERIAL
TILE SQUARE LLC
09.2023 - Current
- Quickbooks, Client relations
- Helped create digital and physical presentation boards and models for use in client approval processes
- Following up with vendors on orders and lead times
- On-site meetings with clients and contractors
- Client meetings to present the projects
- Procurement, schedules Material
- Office admin and organizational
- Vendor research and coordination
- Tracking Material orders
- Social Media Marketing, Social Media communications.
- Project coordination.
DESIGNER
WEST ELM
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Managed customer expectations with open consultations and frequent communication
- Came up with new ideas with little guidance and a wide range of internal client requirements
- Met with clients virtually and in-home meetings to discuss their preferences, styles, and commission ideas
- Selected, designed, and purchased furnishings, artworks, and accessories from the company, (west Elm, pottery Barn, and William Sonoma)
- Helped create digital presentation boards for use in client approval processes
- (Space planning, pricing, estimates, and organizing)
- Assisted in collecting options for color pallets and decorative items
- Reviewing custom products including measurements, hardware, and finish for design presentations and demonstrations
- Close many estimates and sales by designing the whole space with furnishing and decorating
DESIGN INTERN/ DESIGN ASSISTANT
AMMIEKIM INTERIOR DESIGN
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted in collecting options for color pallets and decorative items
- Reviewing custom products including measurements, hardware, and finish for design presentations and demonstrations
- Helped create digital and physical presentation boards and models for use in client approval processes
- (Space planning, pricing, and organizing)
- Rendered physical and digital models of design spaces to help customers evaluate the final look
- Selected, designed, and purchased furnishings, artworks, and accessories
- Following up with vendors on orders and lead times
- Office admin and organization
- Custom 3D Modeling and 2D CAD drawings
- On-site meetings with clients and contractors
- Client meetings to present the projects
- Procurement, schedules, FF&E
- Office admin and organizational
- Vendor research and coordination
- Tracking furniture orders
SALES ASSOCIATE
BLOOMINGDALES
10.2018 - 07.2020
- Maintained product, service, and company policy knowledge to serve as a resource for both coworkers and customers
- Developed and implemented sales strategy in collaboration with the sales team
- Trained all new sales employees in effective techniques
- Collaborated with customer service team members to give exceptional service throughout the entire shopping and purchasing experience
- Processed cash and credit transactions through the company POS system
- Won store sales competition for [cashmere department], resulting in [number 2 in the company]
- Evaluated and processed customer returns and helped customers make alternate sections
FASHION DIRECTOR Assistant
LOS ANGELES FASHION WEEK (LAFW) - A2 Group
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Scheduling backstage team, designers, and dressers.
- Managed inventory of set design materials and tools, ensuring timely availability for project completion.
- Factored concerns such as traffic flow patterns, location limitations, and safety issues into every design
- Coordinated set design, propping, and decoration in conjunction with photo art directors
Education
Bachelor - Department of Family and Consumer science-interior Design
California State University - Northridge (CSUN)
Northridge, CA05.2022
Associate of Arts Degree (AA) - Interior Architecture Design
Santa Monica College (SMC)
Santa Monica, CA06.2019
Skills
- SKETCH UP
- REVIT
- AUTOCAD
- POWERPOINT
- EXCEL
- ADOBE INDESIGN
- PHOTOSHOP
- TIME MANAGEMENT
- COMMUNICATION
- TEAMWORK
- CRITICAL THINKER
- ORGANIZED
- PROBLEM-SOLVER
Awards
IESLA Russell Cole Memorial Student Lighting Design Competition Finalist
Languages
English
Full Professional
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
HEAD DESIGNER AND MATERIAL
TILE SQUARE LLC
09.2023 - Current
DESIGNER
WEST ELM
06.2022 - 09.2023
DESIGN INTERN/ DESIGN ASSISTANT
AMMIEKIM INTERIOR DESIGN
03.2021 - 04.2022
SALES ASSOCIATE
BLOOMINGDALES
10.2018 - 07.2020
FASHION DIRECTOR Assistant
LOS ANGELES FASHION WEEK (LAFW) - A2 Group
01.2017 - 10.2018
Associate of Arts Degree (AA) - Interior Architecture Design
Santa Monica College (SMC)
Bachelor - Department of Family and Consumer science-interior Design
California State University - Northridge (CSUN)