Oumie Jallow
Miami,FL
Summary
Interior designer specializing in guest-focused interiors for hospitality and cruise environments. Combines Revit, AutoCAD, and SketchUp expertise with a collaborative approach, effectively managing design projects and ensuring brand consistency while addressing spatial and aesthetic challenges.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Manager
HILTON
05.2026 - Current
- Managed design timelines and budgets for multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Led creative design projects for hotel branding and promotional materials.
- Coached designers on best practices related to creative problem solving techniques.
- Facilitated coaching and feedback for newer team members to guide their ideas into workable, practical design.
DESIGN SPECIALIST
HILTON
10.2022 - 05.2026
- Reviewed design drawings, specifications, finishes, and shop drawings, enhancing constructability.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, including architects and contractors, to effectively resolve design issues.
- Provided training and guidance to partners for consistent brand design application across projects.
- Led digital review of renovation interior design submittals, ensuring adherence to brand standards.
JR. PROJECT MANAGER
STRANG ARCHITECTURE
Miami, FL
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed project communications and schedules, coordinating consultants and contractors to meet milestones and deliverables.
- Reviewed budgets and identified cost-saving opportunities, recommending adjustments to enhance project profitability.
- Prepared competitive project proposals, cost estimates, and bid packages to secure client engagements.
- Maintained project documentation and RFIs, facilitating on-time delivery and ensuring client satisfaction.
SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGN
ID & INTERNATIONAL
Miami, FL
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with operators to customize interior programs based on operational requirements, guest flows, and safety guidelines.
- Developed space-efficient solutions and curated material palettes that enhanced guest experience while addressing maintenance and lifecycle constraints.
- Researched market trends to inform integration of contemporary cruise-ship interior design approaches into concept development.
INTERIOR DESIGN
BASIC CONCEPT INTERIORS
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2014 - 08.2018
- Collaborated with clients to establish project goals and deliver customized design solutions that surpassed client expectations.
- Crafted unique concept designs and visual presentations to enhance client brand identity and engagement.
- Coordinated with construction teams for precise implementation, maintaining quality control and ensuring timely project completion.
Education
M.S - ARCHITECTURE
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
04-2027
M.B.A - BUSINESS ANALYTICS
CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
12-2020
B.S - INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
THE ART INSITUTE OF PITTSBURGH
09-2017
B.S - HEALTH SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
04-2015
Skills
- Design project management
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- Bluebeam
- Rhino
- SketchUp
- Photoshop
- InDesign
- Adobe Suite
COURSES
- Lead 1.1 Virtual Leadership Development at Harvard Online
- 2025-06 2025-08
Timeline
Design Manager
HILTON
05.2026 - Current
DESIGN SPECIALIST
HILTON
10.2022 - 05.2026
JR. PROJECT MANAGER
STRANG ARCHITECTURE
07.2021 - 10.2022
SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGN
ID & INTERNATIONAL
06.2018 - 06.2021
INTERIOR DESIGN
BASIC CONCEPT INTERIORS
05.2014 - 08.2018
M.S - ARCHITECTURE
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
M.B.A - BUSINESS ANALYTICS
CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
B.S - INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
THE ART INSITUTE OF PITTSBURGH
B.S - HEALTH SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH