Bassant Akl
Senior FF&E specialist
Cairo
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with advanced knowledge of interior and furniture design, as well as configuration requirements. Skilled in assisting users and sales team members in understanding products and implementing optimal solutions. Adept at translating complex design concepts into practical and visually appealing solutions for clients. Passionate about creating functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces that meet the needs and preferences of diverse clientele.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Global FF&E Specialist
Living In Interior
04.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Championed the adoption of new software tools that streamlined workflows across multiple departments.
- Conducted in-depth market research for identifying new business opportunities.
Senior FF&E specialist
Prime consulting office
04.2023 - 11.2024
- Company Overview: Architecture & planning. Rehab, New Cairo.
- - Preparing full FF&E package including cad drawings, mood boards, selections, materials and quotations. Flooring, skirting, wall finish, ironmongery, kitchenware, sanitary ware, joinery and furniture schedules.
- - Collaborate with interior designers to select appropriate furniture, fixtures, and equipment based on project requirements.
Senior FF&E specialist
Levels design studio
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Company Overview: Design studio. New Cairo, Cairo.
- - Preparing full FF&E package including cad drawings, mood boards, selections, materials and quotations. Furniture, kitchenware, lighting fixtures, accessories, artwork and carpet schedules.
- - Collaborate with interior designers to select appropriate furniture, fixtures, and equipment based on project requirements.
- - Prepare and review woodwork shop drawings. Built-in storage units, kitchens and vanity units.
- - Follow up on all manufactured items.
- - Contact with clients, consultant and vendors on all FF&E items or specs matters and attend site meetings.
- - Assist the project team in sourcing, sampling and budgeting. Update and maintain library and sample room.
Junior FF&E specialist
Al Saf
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Contractation. Downtown, Cairo.
- - Preparing full FF&E package including shop drawings, mood boards, selections, materials and quotations. Furniture, kitchenware, lighting fixtures, accessories, artwork and carpet schedules.
- - Prepare and review woodwork shop drawings. Built-in storage units, kitchens and vanity units.
- - Follow up on all manufactured items.
- - Contact with clients, consultant and vendors on all FF&E items or specs matters and attend site meetings.
Junior technical office eng.
No limits furniture
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Company Overview: Furniture factory. Helioplis, Cairo.
- - Create mood boards and sketches for schematic design.
- - Create technical drawings and cutsheets.
Junior technical office eng.
Golden home solutions
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Company Overview: Kitchen showroom & factory. Helioplis, Cairo.
- - Create technical drawings and cutsheets Project department.
- - Creating accessory sheets – Project department.
Junior technical office eng.
Richie – Project department
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: Furniture factory. Helioplis, Cairo.
- - Create technical drawings and cutsheets Project department.
- - Creating accessory sheets – Project department.
Junior technical office eng.
Richie – Project department
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: Architecture firm. Nasr city, Cairo.
- - Create technical Package.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interior and furniture design
High Institute of Applied Arts
6th Of October City, Egypt 05.2011 - 06.2016
Skills
Effective multi-tasking
Timeline
Global FF&E Specialist
Living In Interior
04.2025 - Current
Senior FF&E specialist
Prime consulting office
04.2023 - 11.2024
Senior FF&E specialist
Levels design studio
02.2022 - 11.2022
Junior FF&E specialist
Al Saf
04.2021 - 01.2022
Junior technical office eng.
No limits furniture
05.2019 - 02.2020
Junior technical office eng.
Golden home solutions
09.2018 - 03.2019
Junior technical office eng.
Richie – Project department
03.2017 - 12.2017
Junior technical office eng.
Richie – Project department
03.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Interior and furniture design
High Institute of Applied Arts
05.2011 - 06.2016
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