MATINA SHAKIR

INTERIOR DESIGNER Philadelphia, PA adl50f@r.postjobfree.com 630-***-****

Professional Profile

Highly motivated, passionate, Interior Design graduate able to achieve results and meet deadlines. A doer and multi-tasker who values integrity, commitment and strives for perfection and client satisfaction, with a firm foundation in the Fine Arts, a natural flair for hand rendering coupled with design software skills like AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Office. Academic accolades include Presidents and Honors List and a cumulative GPA of 3.81.

Formal Education and Special Training

Bachelor of Interior Design, CIDA Accredited, Yorkville University, Ontario, CA, 2020

Certified Interior Decorator, DEAC Accredited, Penn Foster Career School, PA, 2011

Interior Design Diploma, The Interior Design Academy (IDEA), Bangalore, India, 1994

Associate of Fine Arts, Bangalore University, India, 1993

Relevant Skills and Accomplishment

Entrepreneurship and Leadership Roles

Evolved a homegrown business brand ‘Heirlooms’ and created hand painted and embellished clothing, accessories and décor.

Volunteered as teacher for the weekend Islamic school, ISGVF, Devon, PA, from 2008 – 2018,

and as Principal from 2012 – 2016. Taught Quran & Islamic Studies, developed curriculum, assignments, quizzes, conducted staff meetings, and coordinated teacher’s schedules and work.

Volunteer Design Work

As an Interior Design Team Member for Khair Mosque, Oaks, PA, from 2020 – present,

assisted with material and product selection and design decisions. Offered input at design meetings.

Work History

Senior Interior Design Assistant, Distinctive Elements Selection Center, PA, March 2021 – present

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Involved in creating floor plans, elevations, and renderings for residential projects. Assist Senior designer with product and material selection, and client home visits for space planning and measurements.

Freelance Interior Designer, PA, Jan 2021 - present

Involved in creating floor plans, design boards, material and product selection and budgeting for private client residences.

Interior Design Intern, Bernalillo Community Museum, NM, Aug 2020 - Jan 2021

Creative Director of the Programming Room Design project. Involved in the conceptual and design development stages of interactive spaces, creation of 3D models and floor plans of the space, furniture configurations, space planning, material and product selection and budgeting.

Interior Stylist, West Elm, King of Prussia, PA, Aug 2017 - Jan 2018

Assisted clients with product selection and space planning, sales, and customer service.

Awards and Memberships

President and Honors List, Yorkville University, 2017-2020

Allied ASID member, ASID, PA, 2021

Leisure Activities

Art & Crafts: Mixed media painting, sketching, fiber arts, mosaics.

DIY Home improvement: Murals and wall art, furniture refurbishment and painting.

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matina-shakir-9aa73214b/

Design Portfolio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matina-shakir-9aa73214b/detail/treasury/education:458993599/?entityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afsd_profileTreasuryMedia%3A(ACoAACQ8yhIBzJu_WooEAVDwBvFmCUnA6WmsPrM%2C1610418910803)&section=education%3A458993599&treasuryCount=1&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base%3Be3iQ%2BuvtScShk%2FK8o4W7Ag%3D%3D&licu=urn%3Ali%3Acontrol%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base-treasury_thumbnail_cell

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