1. HUDA KILANI
a PO Box 117835
t (050) 628-7893
e hudakilani@hotmail.com
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Nationality: Italian
Objective: Seeking an Interior Designer Consultant/Project Manager Position
QUALIFIC AT IONS AND SK ILLS
§ Consulting experience – providing interior design
consultancy services to clients
§ Project management experience – overseeing various project
aspects including planning scopes and deliverables, directing
team members, supervising project execution and developing
budget plans
§ Contract negotiating experience – securing sole
agency contracts for furniture manufacturers
§ Interior design experience – handling furniture design,
texture and color coordination, and hard finis
DIGITAL SKILLS OTHER SKILLS
3D Max (advanced) Hand sketching and rendering
AutoCAD 2D/3D (advanced) Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Adobe CS Photoshop & Illustrator (advanced)
MS Office – Word/Excel/PowerPoint (advanced)
Proficiency in Windows and Macintosh platforms
English Language (professional proficiency)
Arabic Language (native speaker)
PR OFESSION AL EX PER IE NCE
COYA SPA – Dubai, UAE 2015-2016
CITADEL GROUP
Project Manager
• Provided advice on all aspects of the project according to clients goals and interests.
• Ensured specifications are met according to quality standards and health and safety.
• Oversaw project’s costs, accounts, and bills of quantities.
• Developed schedules and plan of work to complete the schedule on time and according to project scope.
• Monitored contractors’ work and progress of all project activities.
• Approved of samples and coordinated with the suppliers according to projects stages.
• Reviewed the project with the client and made adjustments as needed to ensure project is successfully completed according to
desired objectives.
DR. NICOLAS & ASP DENTAL CLINICS –Dubai, UAE 2005-2014
Project Manager
• Designed 11 dental and medical centers in Jumeira 1 & 3, JBR, JLT, Dubai Marina, Green Community, Uptown Mirdif,
Dubai Health Care City, and Souk AlManzel
• Co-ordinated with architects in overseeing the projects.
• Supervised electricians, and plumbers through project conception, construction, and completion

2. • Used AutoCAD and Adobe CS software to produce working drawings, models, and iterations
• Handled licensing and approval submissions from Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), Dubai Healthcare
Authority (DHA), Center for Healthcare Planning & Quality (CPQ), and Emaar Properties for electrical and mechanical work,
master plans, and designs
INTERNATIONAL ART – Dubai, UAE 2003-2004
Design Department Manager
• Produced conceptual and technical designs for villas, resorts, and offices in Abu Dhabi
• Obtained sole agency contracts to represent leading Italian furniture manufacturers including Caspani Group, Jumbo Group,
Asnaghi, Colombo Stile, and Paolo Lucchetta
• Sourced furniture, fabrics, and lighting for corporate and residential clients
HOMEX – Dubai, UAE 2003-2004
Design & Showroom Manager
• Created home furnishing solutions by selling Italian and Spanish furniture to clients
• Managed the design and remodeling of showrooms and handled associated retail and accounting
• Consulted on the construction and remodeling of the interior of corporate and residential units.
• Created sample board presentations, along with 2D/3D drawings and models for interior design projects
SAPORITI ITALIA MIDDLE EAST – Dubai, UAE 2002-2003
Project Manager & Senior Designer
• Worked along Italian and local designers to design the interior of Coral Hotel in Dubai
• Combined western and oriental influences to design the interior of ballrooms, conference rooms, business centers, and staff
offices while adhering to budget constraints and deadlines
• Incorporated modern designs with classical furniture styles to design and decorate hotels and residences
• Managed showrooms and the selling of furniture
AL QABBANI FURNITURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN – Dubai, UAE 2001-2002
Interior Designer
• Produced working drawings for home designs and designed showroom displays
• Consulted on color and lighting to help design spaces for clients
• Assisted with selling furniture, accessories, and fabrics
J.C. MACLEAN – Dubai, UAE 1999-2001
Interior Designer & Site Engineer
• Designed projects from schematic design phase through completion
• Produced working drawings and construction material detailing
• Developed electrical, flooring, and plumbing plans for projects in Global Village, Ajman University, and the Ajman
Chamber of Commerce.
• Organized final presentations for restaurants, spa, and health club in Burj Al Arab Hotel
LEEN DÉCOR WORK – Sharjah, UAE
Principal Interior Designer
• As the principal interior designer, provided turn-key interior solutions for private villas and restaurants
• Created drawings and functional designs for various exhibition stands around Dubai
• Assisted clients in establishing their businesses, setting up all necessary systems, procedures, standards, and protocols
SOMEX – Sharjah, UAE
Interior Designer
• Handled turn-key projects for nine shops in Hamarain Center in Dubai
• Discuss decorating needs and budget proposals with clients
• Provided floor plans and perspective drawings with furniture layouts to clients
• Purchased necessary furnishings, accessories, and other associated project material
ED UC ATION AL BACK GR OUN D
DAMASCUS UNIVERSITY – Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic
Bachelor of Interior Design 1993