Sabine Balka Email & Phone Number

La Jolla, California

-Planning, designing, and specifying projects for Hospitality Design, as well as space planning, FF&E specifications, design development, and construction documents. -Collaborated with the design architect to present the overall architectural concept and Interior Design package to the client for approval.-Working mainly on Hospitality projects such as: The Victor restaurant (Vancouver), Point Place Casino (New York State), The Drover Hotel (Fort Worth - Texas), Parakeet Cafe (La Jolla, Del Mar, and Little Italy - California), and more.-Working on residential buildings such as West (downtown San Diego), and more

Beirut, Lebanon

-Engaged in operations and management as well as planning, architecture, and Interior Design for the Hospitality and Residential industry.-Fostered a sense of confidence and trust with clients by recommending solutions that completely satisfied their needs while balancing aspects of design aesthetics, project budgeting, and scheduling considerations.-Mentored team members to develop design into construction documents package.-As Senior Interior Designer conceptualized the interior of the spaces, made selections for the materials, lighting and furniture, and presented these concepts to the client for approval to proceed.-Utilizes computer applications for design development package as well as construction documents package, including detailing for materials and casework, and 3D drawings when needed.-Working mainly on Hospitality projects: Designed concepts created by the office such as Casper and Gambinis, Waterlemon, Zahr El Laymoun, Living Colors, or franchises such as Macaroni grill, Wagamama noodle bar, Roadster diner. But also on high end Residential projects from architecture till Interior Design.

Beirut, Lebanon

-Created space designs according to client request and design aesthetics-Installed design elements as needed-Ensured that the project equipment and laborer cost meet the client’s budget-Ensured that the project is completed ahead of time, or on time-Utilizes computer applications for initial and final designs as for execution drawings

Beirut, Lebanon

-Considered the over-all space of the area in the designing process-Created initial interior design blueprints and presented them to clients for approval (mainly for clients of high ranks in the middle east and the Arab world such as KSA, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Egypt,& Jordan)-Oversaw the designing projects from start to finish-Ensured that the planned design is met in the execution drawings with the consideration of the client’s budget and deadlines-Used computer applications in creating blueprints and designs for clients

Beirut, Lebanon

-Interior Designer sales for international (some high end) furniture, Lighting, and kitchen brands such as Poltrona Frau, Arc Linea, Cassina, Flou, Flos, Fasem, Leolux, Hayworth, Capellini, Driade, Gervasoni, Emu, Arflex, Artemide, Calligaris, .... .-Created space designs according to client request and design aesthetics-Installed design elements as needed-Experience with system furniture such as kitchens (Arc Linea), office furniture (Hayworth), and more.-Purchased the necessary design elements for the project-Ensured that the project equipment and laborer cost meet the client’s budget-Ensured that the project is completed ahead of time, or on time

Diploma In Interior Design (Comparable To A Bachelor'S And Master'S Degree In One), Interior Design

Did Not Graduate, Interior Architecture

French Baccalaureat