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SALLY Shomba
Interior Designer
Nairobi
Summary
My focus has been on designing innovative, functional spaces focused on sustainability and creative aesthetic design. I'm an experienced design leader, skilled in writing proposals, delivering client presentations and building key relationships to grow client base and guarantee complete customer satisfaction.
Adept at managing multiple priorities, coordinating with vendors and managing construction teams to complete projects aligned with client specifications and budget requirements all with a positive attitude.
I am enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in your company and to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Interior Designer & Founder
Micore Interiors Ltd
Nairobi
03.2015 - Current
- Defined space requirements from schematic design to construction phase and installation.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views and material boards for review and presentation.
- Consulted with clients to determine architectural preference to meet overall design goals.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Communicated product information, installation methods and product upgrade options.
- Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Prepared product and layout documents implementing diverse design concepts.
- Carefully reviewed contractor submittals of finish materials.
- Interfaced effectively with contractors and vendors to resolve issues and discuss ideas.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Assisted clients with budget considerations and made recommendations for furniture, wall hangings and decorative items.
- Transformed uninspiring areas into warm and inviting living spaces using various lighting fixtures, materials and products.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Project manager
X- Com ICN Ltd
Nairobi
02.2017 - 10.2020
- Adhered to industry practices, company standards and safety protocols in work.
- Completed assignments ahead of deadline.
- Worked with team of 25 professionals focused on meeting the project completion timelines all over the country for a period of 4 years.
- Assisted in level-loading project capacity and made proactive decisions around process improvements to development cycle.
- Modeled management and organizational skills and multi-tasked and prioritized in deadline-driven environment.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Obtained needed resources by strategically negotiating with stakeholders and outside suppliers.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring.
Decorator service assistant
Crown Paints Kenya Ltd
Nairobi
05.2013 - 02.2015
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Interior Designer and Fabric Consultant Intern
Fabric Gallery
Nairobi
03.2011 - 06.2011
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Prepared product and layout documents implementing diverse design concepts.
- Participated in fabric selection and documentation of specifications.
- Specified appropriate products and materials to meet project objectives and design scheme.
- Communicated product information, installation methods and product upgrade options.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
Research Intern
Dyer and Blair Investment Bank
Nairobi
06.2009 - 08.2009
- Assisted with preparing project-related reports, presentations and manuscripts.
- Prepared tables, graphs and fact sheets to summarize research results.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Salesperson
Next Generation Communication
Nairobi
04.2005 - 12.2006
- Posting daily sales in the system
- Managed customer from initial contact to closing with attention to detail to build loyalty.
- Improved customer service and telecommunication skills to build lasting relationships.
- Provided product benefits and advantages and discussed pricing with interested parties.
- Informed customers of current store promotions to encourage additional sales purchases.
- Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
- Asked open-ended questions to determine needs and assisted customers in selecting appropriate merchandise.
- Displayed merchandise by arranging in appealing ways to boost sales.
- Worked with loss prevention in monitoring shopper behavior.
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
- Listened to clients and introduced solutions to satisfy business and personal needs.
- Logged reports, expenses, receipts, and sales in company database.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture - Architectural And Building Technology
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya 10.2011 - 07.2014
Interior design Certificate - Interior Design
Harrington College of Design
Chicago, Illinois 05.2010 - 12.2010
International Foundation Course -
Brookhouse School
Nairobi, Kenya 01.2008 - 06.2008
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Loreto Convent Valley Road
Nairobi, Kenya 01.2004 - 01.2007
Skills
Design process
Accomplishments
- Designed small-scale commercial projects at budgets ranging from ksh.200.000 to ksh.10M.
- Supervised team of 25 personnel during project executions.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Designed and documented the interiors for residential houses, restaurants, bars & night clubs,offices throughout 2015- 2022.
- Designed the decor for event solutions & management company during the barclays Kenya open in year 2018, and magical kenya open in the year 2022 for the main sponsor.
Certification
Plain painting and special effects training with Crown Paints Kenya
Interests
Working out in the gym, spin classes & yoga
Painting & colouring
Music - especially the oldies
Socializing
Trying out different cuisines in different restaurants
Going to the movies
Community service
Timeline
Safety training with Vivo energy
02-2022
Safety training with Ola energy
02-2021
Plain painting and special effects training with Crown Paints Kenya
06-2019
Special paint effects training with Classic Moulding
10-2017
Safety training with Libya oil Kenya ltd
02-2017
Project manager
X- Com ICN Ltd
02.2017 - 10.2020
Interior Designer & Founder
Micore Interiors Ltd
03.2015 - Current
Plain painting and special effects training with Crown Paints KenyaPlain painting and special effects training with Crown Paints Kenya
01-2015
Plain painting and special effects training with Crown Paints Kenya
03-2014
Decorator service assistant
Crown Paints Kenya Ltd
05.2013 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Architecture - Architectural And Building Technology
University of Nairobi
10.2011 - 07.2014
Interior Designer and Fabric Consultant Intern
Fabric Gallery
03.2011 - 06.2011
Interior design Certificate - Interior Design
Harrington College of Design
05.2010 - 12.2010
Research Intern
Dyer and Blair Investment Bank
06.2009 - 08.2009
International Foundation Course -
Brookhouse School
01.2008 - 06.2008
Salesperson
Next Generation Communication
04.2005 - 12.2006
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Loreto Convent Valley Road
01.2004 - 01.2007
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