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Ziba Khayyami

Ziba Khayyami

Kuala Lumpur, MY

 

About 

I am seeking the opportunity to apply for a position in your company to capitalize on my professional experience whilst allowing me to progress in my career advance within interior design in general.

 

I have about 8 years’ progressive experience in kitchen design and sales. I am presently attached as a Design and Showroom Manager in a company which is collaborate with Leicht, Composit & Mobalpa where I made significant input in designs and sales for high profile clients.

 

My personal approach to design embraces the entire design process; research, programming, schematics, development and presentation. My skills include great communication and collaborative work. I also have excellent computer skills.

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Employment 

Mobalpa, Kuala Lumpur, MY, Showroom & Design Manager

CAREER HISTORY

1. SYSTEMAT KUCHEN MOBEL SDN. BHD.

 Internship : March 2008 – August 2008
 Designation : Sales Designer & Design Consultant
 Period : September 2008 –August 2010
 Achievements :
o Designed interior projects and worked on layout and design of condos
o Designed and drew wardrobes, build in furniture and kitchens of show houses
o Worked on master plan of the show house, prepared color boards, presentations drawings
o Generated 3D view (Design 2020 & Winner)
o Assisted on their showroom at Merchandise Mart

 Designation : Senior Designer
 Period : September 2010 –August 2012
 Achievements :
o Designed interior projects, selection of materials, responsible for keeping design library up-to-date by searching new products and finding lines and samples
o Worked on layouts and designs of imported kitchens (LEICHT & COMPOSIT) mostly for residential projects o Incorporated flexibility into design to enable its manufacture in virtually any color scheme.
o Analyzed requirements, specification and terms provided by the client
o Transferred ideas of design concept & layout plans into presentation format
o Prepared detail and production schematic drawing
o Coordinated with other professionals, such as contractors, architects, engineers, and plumbers, to ensure job success

 Designation : Design Manager
Period : September 2012 –January 2014
Scope of Work :
 Develop on layouts and designs of imported kitchens and wardrobes
o Mobalpa
o Caccaro
 Space planning building design for retail, cooperate and residential projects, with considering all sustainable design ideas
 Developing drawings for the custom furniture orders, solving details
 Manage the documentation and drawing review process ensuring all parties are familiar with the latest status of the design process
 Developing interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
 Ensure effective communication is achieved between the project consultants and the Company's project teams
 Responsible for office operations as Office Manager duties including; Training interns, schedule of the designer
Order process management, from quote-estimate to delivery/installation

 Designation : Showroom & Design Manager
Period : February 2014 –Up to Now
Scope of Work :
 Develop on layouts and designs of imported kitchens and wardrobes
o Mobalpa
o Caccaro
 Manage the documentation and drawing review process
 Assign employee to specific duties
 Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales and performing services for customers
 Instruct staff on how to handle difficult and complicated sales
 Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions
 Confer with company officials to develop methods and procedures to increase sales, expand markets, and promote business
 Monitor sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods
 Provide customer service by greeting and assisting customers, and responding to customer inquiries and complaints

Mar 2008 - current
 

Education 

Nottingham Trent University, Kuala Lumpur, MY, Bachelors, Interior Architecture & Design

Sep 2004 - Sep 2007
 

Areas of Specialization