Yasmina Chami Email & Phone Number

Mississauga, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

As a luxury residential interior designer, I specialize in crafting high-end, personalized living spaces that truly reflect my clients' tastes, lifestyle, and aspirations. My approach starts with understanding each client’s unique vision, preferences, and lifestyle needs. From there, I conceptualize design themes, carefully selecting premium materials, colors, furniture, lighting, and artwork to create a cohesive, elevated look. I often collaborate with skilled artisans and manage custom elements, whether it’s bespoke cabinetry or one-of-a-kind installations, to bring a truly unique feel to each project.In addition to the creative side, I oversee project management, working closely with architects, contractors, and suppliers to ensure every detail aligns with the high standards my clients expect. My goal is to balance elegance with comfort, designing spaces that aren’t just visually stunning but also enhance how my clients live.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

✓ Hospitality Interior Design: Executed designs for various hotel branches, including 15 locations across Canada and the United States. Part of the company's portfolio included brands such as the Fairmont, W Hotel, Sheraton, Hilton, Eaton Center and Rogers Center Marriotts’, and JW Marriott in Las Vegas.✓ Lead Interior Designer at Sheraton Toronto Airport: Designed the full renovation of various spaces including the lobby, meeting rooms, private workspaces, club lounge, and guest suite. Managed all aspects from material selection to FF&E, encompassing demolition, construction, and detailed planning (reflected ceiling, finish, furniture, elevations, sections, and millwork). ✓ Streamlined Design Process: Facilitated efficient communication between the design team and contractors, minimizing back-and-forth exchanges. This included handling tender addendums, responding to RFIs, and issuing site instructions. ✓ Presentation Board Creation: Leveraged Pinterest to curate visual inspiration using InDesign for mood boards and presentations.✓ Custom Designs and Furniture Selection: Developed custom wardrobes, lighting fixtures and furniture pieces, balancing bespoke elements with cost-effective solutions, such as the baseball bat-themed console table for the Marriott Hotel at the Rogers Centre.✓ Budget Management: Successfully reprogrammed rooms and arranged furniture within tight budget constraints, utilizing online resources and negotiation skills.✓ Artwork Hanging Specifications: Determined and communicated precise hanging heights for all artwork installations.✓ Value-Added Skills: Hands-on visual learner with a knack for bringing design concepts to life.✓ Accomplishments: Received accolades for furniture designs, with creations selected for production and specified finishes implemented. Additionally, leveraged a minor in furniture design to personally design and fabricate pieces.

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

✓ Proficient in Sketchup for creating and modelling renderings, with a knack for transforming concepts into tangible 3D models.✓ Utilized AutoCAD for precise technical drawings and revisions, including layouts for furniture, materials, and electrical plans.✓ Orchestrated in-person presentations by setting up island displays with material selections and curated personalized sample baskets for clients.✓ Independently sourced products and materials for project documents, including appliances, fixtures, lighting, paint, wallpaper, and stone.

North York, Ontario, Canada

✓ Offered innovative design support across all project phases, from conceptual consultations to final deliveries, for projects ranging from $50k to $400k.✓ Utilize AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign daily to produce high-quality base plans, elevations, presentations, and delivery guides for colleagues and clients.✓ Produced brand-appropriate presentations that communicated design concepts, space planning and product selections.

North York, Ontario, Canada

✓ Drove significant sales growth at Gingers Boutique by leveraging extensive product knowledge and strong customer service skills.✓ Spearheaded the development of new marketing materials and business strategies to attract and retain both trade and retail clients.✓ Created comprehensive Product E-Spec Packages and Booklets for the Kitchen and Bath Departments, enhancing product visibility and client engagement.

North York, Ontario, Canada

✓ Utilized keen visual discernment by selecting samples, fabrics, and materials to complete a mood board for projects based on the extensive sample library.✓ Sourced fabrics, wallpaper, flooring, and other materials for projects, coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

✓ Exceeded sales targets consistently✓ Collaborated effectively with various teams in fast-paced environments✓ Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal skills and provided excellent customer service to drive retentionEmployment History:✓ ALEX AND ANI✓ SEPHORA✓ THE HUDSONS BAY✓ BCBG MAX AZRIA✓ LUSH COSMETICS

Environmental Design, Interior Design Specialization (Cida)

This program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).

Furniture Design And Manufacturing