Hadia A.

Experience

• CAD Jewelry Designer & Graphic artist Remote · Freelance Sep 2017 – Present 8 yrs 8 mos Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan Providing freelancing services for designing in sectors: CAD Jewelry Design, Logo & Brand Identity, Merchandise & Arts, Packaging & Covers, Marketing Design, Visual Design, Publication Design etc
• Cosmetology Instructor Mahay & Eclat · Contract Sep 2019 – Dec 2021 2 yrs 3 mos Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan - Coaching students the skills used by professional hairstylists, make-up artists, manicurists, business development and other tasks in the beauty industry.
  - Curriculum and Record Keeping: Setting up the progression of courses for students. Devising lesson plans that take into account new techniques and technologies in the field. Planning week to week to take into account students progress and working around periods of practical's and setting up demonstrations. Assessing and grading students and keeping track of their overall progress, to be provided with a certified course at the end.
• CEO, Entrepreneur & Cosmetologist at a Beauty Salon Eclat · Full-time Aug 2019 – Dec 2021 2 yrs 4 mos Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan - Beauty lounge was established commercially as a franchise of my clothing brand - eclat.
  - Partnered with a private investor for ultimate control of all aspects of the business. Worked as a fashion entrepreneur.
  - In charge of running the entire business: decision making. branding, marketing, finding premises, hiring staff and cash flow.
  - Collaborated there as a senior cosmetologist to serve clients and also functioned as a cosmetology educator for the certified professional beauty courses offered sessionally.
• Interior Designer Commercial Projects · Part-time Aug 2019 – Dec 2020 1 yrs 4 mos Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan - Determined the complete interior and exterior.
  - Planned, researched, coordinated, and managed the enhancement project.
  - Conceptual development, site inspection, programming, construction management, and execution of the designs which included wall paper designs, millwork, furniture designing, full paint schedule, color consultation, lighting, electrical plans, details and all elevations.
  Creation of a realistic budget and the management of that budget and providing the client with an established place.
• CEO & Entrepreneur at a Clothing Brand Eclat · Full-time Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 11 mos Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan Engaged with a private investor for a small startup.
  éclat was launched at MELANGE - a multi-brand store in Islamabad and was introduced to target the luxurious pret and bridal wear market.
  Worked as a textile designer and operated as an in-charge of all the different fields of the business such as research, product development, sourcing, production, marketing, distribution, sales, documentation, management, etc
• Textile Designer, Co-Ordinator and Design Manager Soniali · Full-time Feb 2017 – May 2019 2 yrs 3 mos Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan - Textile Designing: Creating digital prints and CAD embroidery layouts in fabrics. Generating design ideas of prints and silhouettes from reference materials, current trends and specific client instructions.
  - Production Planning: the work included managing the day-to-day operations and coordination of all production activities of the factory. Furthermore supervision of design process by the experts, in order to make sure projects are produced on time to a high specification and also working with clients to take orders ensuring that their expectations are met
  - Logistical functions/Resources Management: Management of the flow of goods and services between the point of origin and the point of consumption. Making adjustments to work schedules when resources run low and ensuring that resources are available to meet delivery deadlines. Working was at the brand's factory, with occasional site visits.