Summary
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Work History
Education
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Languages
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Volunteer work
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Ayesha Azhar

Gurnee,IL

Summary

Regional Developer / Interior Architect / Disable Access Designer

Main experience in:

  • Contract Management
  • Design with focus on urban development
  • Urban Regeneration
  • Disability Access
  • Interior Architecture

Expertise:

  • In-depth understanding of various multicultural transitions within the socio-economic development.
  • Focus on designing and maintaining public spaces to improve the quality of life across communities
  • Professional offering many years of experience in organizing and designing planning and development projects. Thorough in conducting in-depth research, performing surveys, and coordinating plans and presentations in line with development needs and zoning requirements. Professional in working with city leaders and decision-makers to coordinate project details and gain approvals.
  • Affluent Leader with extensive experience in collaborating with teams from all quarters of expertise in order to propose a set of practical solutions and services, catering to address overall client satisfaction.
  • Hold the ability to instantly recognize the crucial impact of first-order, ensuring effective contract management and problem resolution.
  • Highly skilled at partnering across diverse cultures and backgrounds.
  • Able to liaise successfully across engineering and business teams to translate complex technical concepts into marketable, high-quality solutions and customer support.
  • Insightful Urban and Regional Planner with background in developing comprehensive plans to manage growth and revitalize communities. Skilled in collaborating with public officials, stakeholders, and citizens to address urban development issues.
  • Successful implementation of sustainable development projects has led to improved community resilience and enhanced quality of urban life.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager/Designer (special Needs Equipment)

RIFE USA Inc.
Aurora, IL
09.2022 - 11.2023
  • Responsible for ordering medical facility equipment and supplies for children with special needs
  • Principle designer of pediatric adapted equipment for individuals with disabilities using affordable materials
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty
  • Initiated new projects that resulted in increased productivity across all departments
  • Implemented new technologies to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve customer service
  • Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization

Interior Architect

Kings & Queens Restaurant & Pub
Chicago, IL
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Developed creative designs that followed client's specifications and budget requirements
  • Created detailed plans and elevations for interior spaces, including furniture layouts, wall treatments, and lighting systems
  • Selected materials such as flooring, paint colors, fabrics, window treatments, and furniture
  • Collaborated with contractors and other professionals in the construction process
  • Provided consultation services on interior design concepts to clients
  • Reviewed product information from suppliers to determine suitability for particular project needs
  • Analyzed existing structures and recommended modifications based on aesthetic principles of design
  • Created cost estimates for materials needed for each project phase based on current market prices

Accesible Furniture Designer

Self-employeed
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
03.2014 - 09.2021
  • Developed concepts for new furniture designs and prepared detailed drawings
  • Researched current trends in furniture design and incorporated them into product designs
  • Conducted tests on finished products to verify structural integrity and safety features
  • Consulted with clients regarding their specific needs when it came to customizing individual orders
  • Researched production specifications, costs and manufacturing methods and provided itemized production requirements

Design Consultant (affordable Housing Development)

Sanguinly
Karachi, Pakistan
05.2010 - 02.2014
  • Developed strategies for cost-effective community projects
  • Delivered comprehensive aid in rental assistance and property advice
  • Offered real estate consultancy on project sustainability and evaluated proposed project’s impact on the commercial market
  • Responsible for arranging low-cost materials and on-site supervision for quality control.

Head of Architecture & Design/Principal Architect

Beaconhouse School System
Lahore, Pakistan
06.2009 - 03.2010
  • Directed strategic oversight in the development of educational facilities throughout Pakistan
  • Streamlined design development processes
  • Led landscape design projects for Fatimid Foundation blood donation facility
  • Oversaw structural and event design for Freedom to Learn Conference, Lahore.

Interior Architect

Better Homes
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
02.2008 - 03.2009
  • Developed creative designs that followed client's specifications and budget requirements
  • Coordinated with vendors to select furniture, fixtures, accessories and artwork for projects.
  • Provided consultation services on interior design concepts to clients
  • Created cost estimates for materials needed for each project phase based on current market prices.
  • Conducted site visits prior to construction commencement in order to assess existing conditions.
  • Visited home sites when necessary to assess and fulfill customer needs.
  • Developed interior design concepts and prepared interior systems and finishes.

Architectural Designer

Disbility Services and Creative Development
Karachi, Pakistan
10.2007 - 01.2008
  • Designed interior spaces for occupants with limited abilities.
  • Developed functional and accessible furniture for individuals with disabilities and created adaptive enviroments to enhance usability and comfort
  • Developed conceptual design ideas in accordance with client requirements.

Junior Interior Architect

EuroDesign KSA
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
05.2007 - 08.2007
  • Assisted in the development of conceptual designs for interior architecture projects
  • Designed innovative light systems
  • Developed plans to enhance existing office settings

Assistant Design Tutor

Effat University
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
10.2006 - 03.2007
  • Provided creative guidance and support to students on design projects
  • Developed and delivered lectures, tutorials, workshops, assignments and assessments for design courses
  • Evaluated students' work through written feedback and verbal critiques
  • Organized field trips to local museums or galleries to provide hands-on experiences related to design principles
  • Mentored individual students in need of additional assistance with their projects
  • Reviewed portfolios of prospective art and design students for admission requirements

Education

MSc URD - Urban Regional Development

Cardiff University
Cardiff, UK
03-2018

BArch (Hons) - Architecture

University of Nottingham
Nottingham, UK
12-2005

Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) - Architecture

Carleton University
Ottawa, Canada
03-2001

BArch - Architecture

Indus Valley School of Art & Architecture
Karachi, Pakistan
06-1999

Skills

  • Performance Management
  • Budget Control
  • Innovation management
  • Negotiation
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Conflict Management
  • Excellent Verbal Communication Skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • PowerPoint
  • MS Word
  • MS Excel
  • AutoCAD
  • SketchUp
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe InDesign
  • AUTODESK Maya
  • Team Leadership

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Urdu
Native/ Bilingual
French
Elementary
Arabic
Elementary

Accomplishments

  • Student representative for MSc Urban and Regional Development program at Cardiff University, 2016-17
  • 1st prize winner of US Consulate photography competition in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 2011
  • Assisted visiting faculty members from the Princes School of Traditional Arts for a workshop in Jeddah: ‘Introduction to Geometric and Islamic Design’ at Effat University in Jeddah, 2007
  • Representative of the second-year student body on the Staff Student Consultative Committee, University of Nottingham, 2004

Affiliations

  • Miniature artist
  • Architectural photographer
  • Travel photographer
  • Travel blogger
  • Fictional writer
  • Product designer

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Volunteer work

  • Muhsen weekend school for children with special needs, IFN, Libertyville, Il, 2024
  • Bint e Fatima Old Home, Karachi, Pakistan, 2021
  • Khadija Attar Center for children with special needs, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 2015

Skills

  • Financial management
  • organizationent & organisation
  • Problem solving
  • 'Creativity & flexibility
  • Detail orientation
  • Networking
  • People relations
  • Community development
  • Creative exploration

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Manager/Designer (special Needs Equipment)

RIFE USA Inc.
09.2022 - 11.2023

Interior Architect

Kings & Queens Restaurant & Pub
01.2022 - 07.2022

Accesible Furniture Designer

Self-employeed
03.2014 - 09.2021

Design Consultant (affordable Housing Development)

Sanguinly
05.2010 - 02.2014

Head of Architecture & Design/Principal Architect

Beaconhouse School System
06.2009 - 03.2010

Interior Architect

Better Homes
02.2008 - 03.2009

Architectural Designer

Disbility Services and Creative Development
10.2007 - 01.2008

Junior Interior Architect

EuroDesign KSA
05.2007 - 08.2007

Assistant Design Tutor

Effat University
10.2006 - 03.2007

MSc URD - Urban Regional Development

Cardiff University

BArch (Hons) - Architecture

University of Nottingham

Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) - Architecture

Carleton University

BArch - Architecture

Indus Valley School of Art & Architecture
Ayesha Azhar