Responsible, adaptable, result focused and proactive in planning about delivering outstanding quality. Skilled at effective negotiations techniques, utilizes organizational skill to enhance efficiency and cross-team collaboration to achieve tangible results. Dedicated and skilled in project management, communicating with clients and drawing to exact specifications. Innovative collaborator and creative problem-solver pushes boundaries in infrastructure and design. Always explores various methods and techniques to produce impressive deliverables fit for brief with logistical planning skills with improvement-driven mindset. To determine clients requirements in order to provide solution accordingly. Customer-focused contributing to company profits by improving efficiency and productivity. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams, developing project plans, setting timelines, and ensuring successful project execution within budget and timeline constraints.
Hi, I’m
Natalie Woo
Petaling Jaya
Summary
Overview
18
years of professional experience
5
Certifications
5
Languages
Work History
Sunway malls
Retail & Fitting Out Assistant Manager
1 2018 - Current
Job overview
- Conduct briefing with appointed tenants to ensure compliance on mall requirements
- Liaised with tenants, suppliers and third parties to maintain expected timelines for project completion, timeline, deliveries and necessary inspections.
- Discussed design specifications and procedures with tenants, contractor, suppliers and construction team.
- Research, develop communications and information on budget planning every year.
- Conduct management review to others management team for improvement, escalated major issues and resolve problems
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Resolved customer queries and problems using effective communication and providing step-by-step solutions.
- Identified issues, analyses information and provided solutions to problems.
- Managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
SA SA Cosmetic Malaysia
Project Designer
08.2014 - 11.2017
Job overview
- Produced content for material boards and specification binders for presentation and construction.
- Coordinated with contractors to ensure accurate implementation of design elements during construction phases.
- Worked collaboratively with directors, project architect and project team to develop and advance designs into reality.
- Met with vendors, suppliers and contractors to review needs and determine best service provider.
- Assessed projects to determine cost and timelines and presented estimates to concept for review.
- Resolved detailing and technical issues to keep work within projects' design agendas.
Denniston International
Interior FF&E Designer
09.2012 - 07.2014
Job overview
- Measured plans and materials precisely for correct outcomes, maintaining smooth production processes.
- Consulting and provide comprehensive design services in the fields mostly associated to the hospitality industry
- To furnish and equip the interiors including sofas, chairs, tables, beds, headboards, decorative lights, curtains, spa furniture & equipment, office desks, accessories etc
- Prioritized accessibility for users through designing interfaces with clear typography, color contrast, and intuitive navigation.
- Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated, and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.
The Box Interior Architecture
Interior Designer
08.2009 - 05.2012
Job overview
- Programmed client need from schematic design to the construction document phase and installation. Project visualization by 3D software
- Visited sites when necessary to assess and fulfill customer needs.
- Chose furnishings and sourced material consistent with client preferences and budget and collaborated closely with customers, adjusting plans as needed to satisfy requirements.
- Worked collaboratively with directors, project architect and project team to develop and advance designs into reality.
- Met with vendors, suppliers and contractors to review needs and determine best service provider.
One Stop Display Design & Built
Interior Designer
05.2006 - 03.2009
Job overview
- Supported internal design teams with preparing and submitting planning applications inside deadlines, aiding project progress.
- Maintained personal development and training records to accurately demonstrate knowledge and competencies.
Education
Malaysian Institute of ArtKuala Lumpur
Diploma of Higher Education from Interior Design
University Overview
Wawasan Open UniversityKuala Lumpur
Graduate Certificate from Business Management
University Overview
Wawasan Open UniversityKuala Lumpur
Master of Business Administration from Business Administration
University Overview
- Dean's list award
Skills
Project management
Certification
Obtained both ABRSM Violin & Piano (Untalented and stopped at Grade 8)
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Conquered Mount Kinabalu & Mount Tahan
- Completed a few marathons & a few of Ultramarathons around the world
Additional Information
Additional Information
- Part-time runner
- Part-time hiker
- Part-time traveler
- Part-time explorer
- Full-time coffee drinker ( but not sure how to make coffee)
- Reading while not sleeping; sleeping while in reading
Timeline
Project Designer
SA SA Cosmetic Malaysia
08.2014 - 11.2017
Interior FF&E Designer
Denniston International
09.2012 - 07.2014
Interior Designer
The Box Interior Architecture
08.2009 - 05.2012
Interior Designer
One Stop Display Design & Built
05.2006 - 03.2009
Retail & Fitting Out Assistant Manager
Sunway malls
1 2018 - Current
Malaysian Institute of Art
Diploma of Higher Education from Interior Design
Wawasan Open University
Graduate Certificate from Business Management
Wawasan Open University
Master of Business Administration from Business Administration
Obtained both ABRSM Violin & Piano (Untalented and stopped at Grade 8)
Obtained JLPT ( Japanese Languages Proficiency Test Level 4)
Project management ( Virtual training )
Beginner & Intermediate level Excel
First-Aid training
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