Hedwige Suresh Francis
Designer
Riyadh
Summary
Well-versed in building positive relationships with customers and other stakeholders. Strong requirements gathering, scope development, and inventory coordination abilities. Skilled at coverall years 17+, high-value technical projects with excellent planning competencies. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Coordinator
AlFoadia Company Ltd,
01.2023 - Current
- Working as a Technical Coordinator in the facility department to the Client company of Solutions by STC,
- presenting various space design concepts and drawing layouts using a technical basis.
- In order to quantity surveys of the existing facilities of operational departments.
- coordinate with team members and interacts with end users based on their ideal requirements.
- Conducted quality assurance to verify accuracy of data used in IT projects.
Senior Site Engineer
Pioneer Projects Executer Co
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Execute project schedule on-site as per standard of shop drawing and as build measures respectively, and manage work progress based on technical aspects.
- Regulate manpower and coordinate with subcontractors and material suppliers.
- Keep manipulating coworkers to focus on project schedule and deadline using Ms. Project and Excel worksheets weekly.
- Checked technical designs and drawings for adherence to standards.
Design Coordinator
Majestic Décor Pvt Ltd
08.2017 - 06.2022
- Planning and developing interior& Exterior Design concepts for Residential Apartments and commercial projects of Government and private Sectors like banks, corporate offices, shopping malls, Resorts, Restaurants, and Public Places like auditoriums, Cinema theaters, and Sports Centers.
- As a consultant dealing with the main contractor and subcontractors' adequate percentage of commission basis.
- Handle the customers gently and jovially to change
those who are offered even budget-oriented projects also made to come within reach of our ideas. This means it would be rendered as a new trend and emphasized using our unique implementations. - Organized and attended meetings to discuss project status and brief new projects.
- Used AutoCAD to create main design concept and 3Dmax and Photoshop for 3 dimensional visuals for effective presentation.
Interior Designer/ Senior CAD Drafter
AlKayan Décor Co. Ltd
03.2010 - 05.2017
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
- Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.
- Illustrated visual concepts during client presentations through detailed plans and sketches.
- Responsible for checking the design drawings for the project and reporting to the design team about any errors in the design drawings, estimated quantities, or conflicts with actual field conditions.
- Calculated and estimated the executed quantities for the project during construction using AutoCAD, MS Project, and Excel.
- Take the report of the progress of the work on-site on a weekly and monthly basis.
- Prepare the payment certificates for the contractor. Prepared change orders for the project.
- Drafted the cross-sections and profile for the major projects using field survey data and design parameters, then calculated the quantities.
- Draft the shop and As-built drawings of the irrigation structures such as rough and detailed scale plans for foundations, buildings, and structures, according to specifications.
Interior Designer
Space n' Design
10.2006 - 12.2009
- Preferred the design and purchase of furnishings, artworks, and accessories.
- Advise clients on interior design factors, such as space planning, layout, utilization of furnishings pieces of equipment, and color coordination.
- Confer with the client to determine factors affecting planning interior environments such as budget, architectural preferences.
- Planned and designed interior environments for hospitals, hotels, restaurants, villas, shopping centers, and other enclosed spaces.
- Rendered design ideas in form of paste-ups and drawings. Subcontract fabrication, installation, and arrangement of carpeting, fixtures, accessories, draperies, paint, wall coverings, artwork, furniture, and related items.
- Estimated material requirements and costs.
- Presented the design to the client for approval.
- Formulate an environmental plan to be practical, esthetic, and conducive to intended purposes, such as raising productivity and selling merchandise.
Project Procurement Manager
Almanzil Tec Co. LLC
06.2004 - 09.2006
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Prepare the Bill of Quantities for the project.
- Monitored the project activities and calculated the executed quantities and reported the progress of the work on the site on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
Catering Coordinator
Hotel Singaar International
09.2003 - 04.2004
- Maintained extensive calendar of events and attended necessary event meetings and conference calls.
- Analyzed catering orders and liaised with staff to set up equipment, supplies and menus to meet client expectations.
- Handled incoming company phone calls, addressing customer needs, concerns and deadlines to promote retention and satisfaction.
- Communicated with customers to review catering goals and budget, deliver quotes and proposals, schedule event and carry out catering needs as contracted.
- Encouraged preparation of product according to recipe and in compliance with allergen and sanitation standards.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
Technical Consultant
Samson Groups Co
02.2002 - 01.2003
- Recommended technology upgrades to improve client security.
- Organized system operating procedures to strengthen controls.
- Installed system updates to address vulnerabilities and reduce security issues.
- Analyzed client business processes to propose optimal software applications for unique requirements.
- Developed technical requirement documentation for new software products.
Service Engineer
JB System
09.2000 - 01.2002
- Analyzed, troubleshot and diagnosed problems and provided prompt repair and solutions.
- Installed, configured and tested equipment on specialized platforms.
- Worked cross-functionally within organization and external partners, integrators and vendors.
- Analyzed and evaluated performance and optimized efficiency.
- Tested and checked performance of hardware and software programs.
- Performed periodic testing of all networks and systems.
Education
Diploma in Computer Technology
Morning Star Polytechnic & Engineering College
Chunkankadai, India06.2000
Advanced Office Automation And Data Entry
The Directorate of Technical Education
Chennai, India01.2000
Hotel Management
State Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Tec
Trichy, India08.2003
Certification, Interior Design
Oscar Institute, Ministry of Education
Dubai, UAE2006
Microsoft VB.Net
Apollo Computer Education
Chennai2007
Skills
- Computer proficiency: Auto CAD, 3Dmax, Revit, Illustrator, Coral Draw, Photoshop, MS Office, MS Project, etc
- Drew rough and detailed scale plans for buildings, and structures according to specifications
- Prepared colored drawings of landscape and interior designed for presentation to client
- Laid out and planned interior room arrangements for commercial buildings, and drew layouts using computer-assisted equipment
- Built landscape models, using data provided by landscape architect
- Lead Teams
- Clerical Support
- Customer Interaction
- Work Orders
- Routine Inspections
- Collaboration Software
- Manage Schedules
Certification
- Diploma in Computer Technology, State Board of Directorate of Technical Education - Government of Tamilnadu
- Advanced Office Automation and Data Entry, Directorate of Technical Education - Government of Tamilnadu
- Certified Hotel Management & Catering Technology, State Institute - Government of Tamilnadu
- Interior Design Training, Oscar Institute, Dubai
- Ms.Dot Net Technology Training - Apollo Computer Education Ltd
- Saudi Driving License - Up to 2027
Additional Information
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth: 15th June 1978
Father Name: Francis
Gender: Male
Nationality: Indian
Marital Status: Married
Dependent: 3
Passport No: S3521427
Driving License: Valid Saudi License
Iqama: Transferable
Language Known: English, Arabic, Urdu, Tamil, Malayalam
Current Location: Riyadh
Permanent Address: 7/228, Bharathiar Street, Enayam.Puthenthurai(P.O), Kannyakumari District, Tamilnadu, India.
Languages
Tamil, Malayalam
Native language
Arabic
Beginner
A1
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Technical Coordinator
AlFoadia Company Ltd,
01.2023 - Current
Senior Site Engineer
Pioneer Projects Executer Co
09.2022 - 12.2022
Design Coordinator
Majestic Décor Pvt Ltd
08.2017 - 06.2022
Interior Designer/ Senior CAD Drafter
AlKayan Décor Co. Ltd
03.2010 - 05.2017
Interior Designer
Space n' Design
10.2006 - 12.2009
Project Procurement Manager
Almanzil Tec Co. LLC
06.2004 - 09.2006
Catering Coordinator
Hotel Singaar International
09.2003 - 04.2004
Technical Consultant
Samson Groups Co
02.2002 - 01.2003
Service Engineer
JB System
09.2000 - 01.2002
Diploma in Computer Technology
Morning Star Polytechnic & Engineering College
Advanced Office Automation And Data Entry
The Directorate of Technical Education
Hotel Management
State Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Tec
Certification, Interior Design
Oscar Institute, Ministry of Education
Microsoft VB.Net
Apollo Computer Education
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