CONTACT
Willowbrook, IL
leenalkassar@gmail com
(630) 915-1919
@leenalkassar
issuu com/leenalkassar
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite
AutoDesk AutoCAD
Trimble Sketchup
Enscape | Sketchup
V-RAY | Sketchup
Chief Architect
Microsoft Office Suite
Google Workspace
Canva Inc
HouzzPro
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Interior Design
Department Student Aide
Technical Programs
Tutor
Member of the Interior Design
Student Society
Vice President of the Kitchen & Bath Club
Member of the Phi
Theta Kappa Honors Society
INTERIOR DESIGN
EXPERIENCE
INTERIOR DESIGNER JUL 2023 - PRESENT
M HOUSE DEVELOPMENT
Contribute to the Completion of 15 Custom Homes per Year
Prepare Visuals for Design Presentations & Facilitate Meetings with Clients
Communicate with Vendors & Trades to Maintain Seamless Operation
Conduct Site Visits to Ensure Proper Design & Maintain Quality Control
Specify & Curate Material, Lighting, Furniture & Accessories Selections
Design & Draft Technical Drawings for Custom Built-Ins & Architectural Features
Draft Interior Space Plans & Furniture Layouts
Assist In Ordering & Tracking of Interior Fixtures, Furniture & Accessories
Generate & Source New Design Ideas & Products & for Exterior & Interior Finishes
Organize & Maintain Online Catalogue of Ideas on Houzz, Pinterest & Instagram
Assist in Photoshoot Preparation as well as Furniture Staging & Installation
JUNIOR ASSOCIATE DESIGNER AUG 2022 - JUL 2023
M HOUSE DEVELOPMENT
DESIGN INTERN
M HOUSE DEVELOPMENT
DESIGN INTERN
SARAH COE DESIGN
Data & Website Management [ Studio Inventory & Pricing ]
Assisted with Design Proposals & Vendor Quotes
Assisted with Technical Drawings [ CAD Floor Plans & Elevations ] Arranged & Staged Showroom Displays
Organized Material Libraries & Design Samples
EDUCATION
COLLEGE OF DUPAGE
ACADEMIC HONORS LIST | CGPA: 4 0/4 0
Associate in Applied Science - Interior Design
Kitchen and Bath Design Certificate [ Accredited by the NKBA ]
Advanced Computer Applications Certificate
AWARDS AND PUBLICATIONS
Guest Speaker & Presenter at the ASID Design Excellence Awards
ASID Design Excellence Awards - 1st Place
Student Commercial Project Category
ASID Design Excellence Awards - 1st Place
Student Kitchen & Bath Project Category
Alumni Spotlight Article - College of DuPage
Modern Luxury Interiors Chicago - Chicago's Top Talents List
ASID Design Excellence Awards - 1st Place
Student Residential Project Category
Kravet, Inc - Design of Distinction Award
Utilized Kravet furnishings and fabrics for Studio Projects