Farah Abilmona
Interior Designer
Houston,US
Summary
Results-oriented Interior Designer uses experience and knowledge to create unique and innovative design solutions. Offers excellent problem-solving and communication skills for providing highest level of customer service. Dedicated to staying current on latest industry trends and developments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Design & Sales Consultant
Living Spaces
10.2022 - Current
- Greet and engage guests and execute sales proficiency using Living Spaces Guest Engagement Model and supporting behaviors
- Determine guests’ goals and requirements of their design project
- Provide relevant design advice, product knowledge and recommendations including fabric selection, furniture pieces, and accessory suggestions
- Present customized 3D designs using a 3D room designer program to help customers visualise their space
- Maintain current knowledge of merchandise lines; product features, benefits and availability
- Processes customer transactions in the Point of Sale system
- Actively support and contribute to the store team with the goal of helping the entire team and achieve revenue targets
Sales Associate & Cashier
HOME DEPOT
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Maintaining working knowledge of various products and determine customer needs
- Having great product knowledge and providing customer service experience
- Adhering to safety guidelines withing the warehouse
- Team leader responsible for cleanup and pack down products
- Maintaining all products on the shelf as well as organizing over stock
Assistant Project Coordinator
Atelier Aziz
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Moussawer (Woodwork Design Company)
- Studying & analyzing Key Plans
- Shop drawings of wood detailing including doors, cladding, cabinets, counters (execution drawings)
- Preparing door schedules, BOQ, and BOM
- Meeting with clients to propose design detail solutions related to woodwork manufacturing
- Visiting factory to manage the execution progress
Interior Designer
Condas International
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Design Office / Furniture Gallery / Factory)
- Creating conceptual designs according to client request and design aesthetics
- Making presentations (mood boards & design schemes)
- Planning, furnishing, and rendering drawings for residential and commercial spaces
- Drawing reflected ceiling, lighting/electrical, and flooring plans
- Advising clients on interior design factors (space planning, layout, finishing, color schemes, & materials)
- Produced content for material boards and specification binders for presentation and construction
- Dealing with wood carpenters, glaziers, and upholsterers in the factory to complete the work installation
Interior Designer & Sales Consultant
MATTA, Furniture Gallery
01.2013 - 07.2015
- Meeting new and existing clients and determining their requirements
- Promoting our designs-solutions to clients to achieve sales purposes
- Providing interior design consultancy in furniture and fabric selection
- Preparing quotations for clients and interior designers
- Assisting in visual merchandising and showroom furniture and accessories display
Interior Designer & Sales Consultant
La Galerie Semaan
- Furniture Gallery)
- Meeting new and existing clients and determining their requirements
- Promoting our designs-solutions to clients to achieve sales purposes
- Dealing with international suppliers (brands including Zanotta, Arflex, Zeus, Barcelona Design)
- Providing interior design consultancy in furniture and fabric selection
- Preparing quotations for clients and interior designers
- Designing plans suggested from our Italian & Spanish brands’ items
- Processing client's information (stock availability, invoicing, deliveries, orders)
- Following up on all the shipment and container delivery tasks
Interior Architect
- Elie Battikha Architectural Design Office
- Preparing drawing, sketches, proposals and quotations for clients
- Planning, designing, and furnishing for residential and commercial spaces
- Advising clients regarding design factors such as space planning, layout and utilization of furnishings
- Incorporating construction features (including plumbing, electrical) into AutoCAD dwg
- Delivering projects under strict deadlines and within the client’s budget
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
American University of Science And Technology Lebanon (AUST)
Beirut, Lebanon06.2009
Skills
- Autocad 2D / 3D
- REVIT
- Proficient in AutoCAD
- Interior Architectural Detailing
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Adobe Photoshop
- 3D Studio Max
- Visual Design
- Sales Expertise
- Photography
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Design & Sales Consultant
Living Spaces
10.2022 - Current
Sales Associate & Cashier
HOME DEPOT
03.2022 - 03.2023
Assistant Project Coordinator
Atelier Aziz
09.2018 - 08.2021
Interior Designer
Condas International
08.2015 - 08.2018
Interior Designer & Sales Consultant
MATTA, Furniture Gallery
01.2013 - 07.2015
Interior Designer & Sales Consultant
La Galerie Semaan
Interior Architect
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
American University of Science And Technology Lebanon (AUST)