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Rima Nasser

Rima Nasser

San Diego, CA, US

 

About 

Rima Nasser is an experienced and international interior designer. She currently resides in San Diego, California where she runs her own business as well as work at Home Paradise, Inc. as a designer. She has many years of professional experience, a Masters degree in Interior Design from Florence Design Academy, and a Bachelor's degree in Arts & Culture from George Mason University.

Rima specialises in both Residential & Commercial Design. She has vast experience with 3D rendering softwares such as AutoCAD, 3Ds Max, Live Interiors, 20/20 Technologies, SketchUp, etc. She also hold experience in working with 'big bucks' budgets to 'almost nothing' budgets.

Having studied in Florence, Italy and having lived in many different places through out her life, has allowed Rima to work in various cities, states, and countries around the world. She has a wide understanding of different styles and tastes. Rima can relate to the Tuscan taste, the Morrocan style, the Southern Charm, French Country style, English Cottage taste, etc. which makes her a versatile designer.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Home Paradise, Inc., Kitchen & Bath Designer

Worked the sales floor as well as managed sold jobs from start to finish. Met
and exceeded sales quota every month. Co-managed monthly informative design
workshops open to the public. Managed and orchestrated 2-4 on going projects
at a time. Was top selling designer at branch for three consecutive months.

Jan 2011 - current
 

Self, Freelance Interior Designer


Working as a freelancer, did work in Virginia, Kansas, San Diego, San
Francisco, Italy, and Israel. Designed both commercial and Residential projects,
as well as product design. Built life-long client relations.

Dec 2006 - current
 

BHI Builders, Lead Designer & Project Manager


Head of the design department, created 3D renderings of home remodeling
projects, pools and landscape design using Pool Studio, client presentations,
estimating and pricing, drafting bids, proposals, and contracts, maintaining client
relations, creating a monthly newsletter, etc.

Apr 2010 - Oct 2010
 

Robin Wilson Interior Design, Design Intern


AutoCAD drafting, custom furniture design, 3D rendering, contacting vendors,
filing data, organizing design library, etc.

Sep 2009 - Jan 2010
 

Bethlehem Carving Group, Sales Manager


Managed sales, client relations, exceeded sales quota every month,
managed website sales, etc.

Sep 2004 - Aug 2008
 

Education 

Florence Design Academy, Masters, Interior Design

Concentrated on 3D design work and renderings as well as furniture design and space planning.

Sep 2008 - May 2009
 

George Mason University, Bachelors, Integrated Studies

Integrated Studies with a concentration on Arts & Culture

Sep 2004 - Aug 2008
 

Awards 

2011
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills