Hanan El Dakkak
Design Manager
Cairo
Summary
Design Manager with 21 years of Interior Design management experience with a strong Design foundation. Detail oriented professional with expertise in delivering luxury Hospitality and mixed use Projects, 5 stars Hotels, entertainment Facilities, F&B, Retail etc.. Technically resourceful & strategic mindset of professional excellence and quality task delivery. Deadline-driven approach to assignments. Proficient in reviewing and managing design on technical adequacy and constructability within budget and schedule. My expertise bridges design vision with operational functionality, ensuring that every space meets brand standards and guest expectations. Knowledgeable interdisciplinary design with proven background in managing multiple design projects from concept to completion. Adept at leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative design solutions that align with Project objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Design Manager
TURNER INTERNATIONAL MIDDLE EAST
10.2022 - Current
- Management of Interior Designer, Architect and other Consultants engaged in Interior Design to ensure alignment with brand vision and operational requirements.
- Closely managing the BOH, FOH, F&B, Central facilities, mobility compliance to the Brand identity and operational excellence.
- Collaborate closely with lead consultants, operators, and other involved parties to streamline delivery.
- Achieved numerous cost savings solutions.
- Manage interior and architectural design phases, bridging communication between design teams and executive stakeholders.
- Conduct design reviews, value engineering assessments, and site visits to ensure design achieves an aesthetically pleasing and operationally adequate design in compliance to brand Identity.
- Manage all design process from Concept to Completion maintaining the schedules and budgets.
- Ensuring the occurrence and implementation of all design disciplines required to fulfill the complete Interior Design objective.
- Preparing updated recommendation reports and presentations to enhance the Project progress.
- Preparing regular complete risk register with rationalized recommendations.
- Coordinating with the construction team to resolve any conflicts during construction/tendering.
- Projects: CityStars Sharm El Sheikh & CityStars Soma Bay
- Description: Two mixed-use luxury developments with total land area of approx. 17.5 million sqm. Including 5 stars Hotels & Branded Residences such as Fairmont, Mondrian & Raffles, as well as crystal lagoons, retail buildings, 8 hole golf courses, entertainment facilities, in addition to Staff Accommodations, central facilities, and Infrastructure.
Owner & Managing Director
TRIA DESIGNS
04.2018 - 02.2022
- Providing Interior Design for high-end projects exemplified in hospitality, residential, medical, offices…etc.
Project Manager
ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS GROUP (ECG)
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Closely following up with the Interior Design, fit-out and FF&E renovation of the Historic 5 stars Hotels.
- Manage Designers to meet the Brand identity and client for requirements.
- Conducting regular site visits and workshops.
- Monitoring project progress and team performance to comply with the brand identity, schedule and budget.
- Ensure the drawings are going through the appropriate Technical Review Committee process.
- Project Manager for several projects: Montaza Historic Luxury Hotels & Gardens renovation and development, Mixed Use Complex of Antoniadis Hotels & Gardens.
Teaching Assistant
AASTMT
09.2017 - 01.2020
- Teaching Assistant and follow-up with project work of students.
Project Engineer
TURNER INTERNATIONAL MIDDLE EAST (PMC)
04.2013 - 09.2017
- Manage the designers to ensure meeting the brand requirements for interior Design, FF&E and OSE.
- Collaborating with international designers and suppliers for FF&E, Lighting fixtures, Artwork …etc.
- Liaise & coordinate between construction and design departments to resolve any conflicts or missing data during construction through RFIs & RFPs.
- Liaise & coordinate between procurement dep't and contractor/designer for directly procured items.
- Contribute in finding solutions for conflicts related to construction progress to maintain the Interior Design intent.
- Project: Marassi luxury Resort
- Description: 6.25M m2 year-round operating beach resort, consists of a six 5 stars luxury hotels, eight Luxury Boutique Hotels and an international marina. It also features several luxury residential clusters and an 18-hole golf course integrated with a lagoon. Spas, gymnasiums, beach clubs, numerous entertaining facilities, food and retail shops serve Marassi visitors.
Teaching Assistant
AASTMT
03.2010 - 03.2013
- Teaching Assistant and follow-up with project work of students.
Senior Architect/ Contract Specialist
BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON
04.2006 - 03.2010
- Develop new projects conceptual and detailed designs for the Egyptian Navy and other related organizations.
- Redesign and modify designs of existing projects.
- Prepare architectural details and coordinate the architectural drawings with the MEP & civil drawings.
- Liaise and interface with naval officers and Shipyard General Manager to discuss the requirements, design agreements and site visits for survey & inspection.
- Officiate Technical Office Manager in leave absence.
- Conduct technical and financial committees, then prepare convening letters and finalize Front Ends.
- Accomplishments: Prepared full design package for several Interior Design and Architectural, Prepared full detailing of Interior design packages, Prepared standard architectural and interior details library for all projects, Prepared architectural conceptual designs for English Language School & dormitory in addition to the Live Fire Fighting Trainer Complex designed for Booz Allen Hamilton KSA, Conducted several financial and technical committees for contractors’ quotations.
Interior Designer
ALEXANDRIA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Modify existing apartment designs according to client requirements.
- Meet with clients for design and material decisions.
- Prepare shop drawings for design modifications.
- Project: San Stefano Grand Plaza
- Description: San Stefano Grand Plaza is a multipurpose tower featuring the 5 star hotel Four Seasons Alexandria, shopping mall, cinemas and residential buildings.
Education
Ph.D. - Urban-scape Heritage Revitalization
National Technical University of Athens (NTUA)
Athens, Greece 10.2018 - Current
Master's Degree - Environmental Architecture & Urban Design
Arab Academy for Science and Technology (AAST) College of Engineering
01.2014 - 12.2014
Bachelor Degree - Architecture and Environmental Design
Arab Academy for Science and Technology (AAST)
01.2004 - 07.2004
PMP course - undefined
Fraig & Associates
01.2021 - 01.2021
Contracting courses - Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR and DFARS)
Defense Acquisition University (DAU)
RIBA 2 -
Royal Institute of British Architects
01.2015 - 12.2015
Skills
- Managing Hospitality Interior Design and Architecture
Design Review and Management
- Technical Coordination
- Brand Standards Compliance
- Collaboration
FF&E and OS&E Integration
Sustainable and Culturally responsive Design
Schedule & Budget Alignment
- Stakeholder Communication
Communication & Organization skills
- Teamwork
- Project Management
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/23/81
- Nationality: Egyptian
Country Of Residence
Egypt
Timeline
Design Manager
TURNER INTERNATIONAL MIDDLE EAST
10.2022 - Current
PMP course - undefined
Fraig & Associates
01.2021 - 01.2021
Project Manager
ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS GROUP (ECG)
01.2020 - 10.2020
Ph.D. - Urban-scape Heritage Revitalization
National Technical University of Athens (NTUA)
10.2018 - Current
Owner & Managing Director
TRIA DESIGNS
04.2018 - 02.2022
Teaching Assistant
AASTMT
09.2017 - 01.2020
RIBA 2 -
Royal Institute of British Architects
01.2015 - 12.2015
Master's Degree - Environmental Architecture & Urban Design
Arab Academy for Science and Technology (AAST) College of Engineering
01.2014 - 12.2014
Project Engineer
TURNER INTERNATIONAL MIDDLE EAST (PMC)
04.2013 - 09.2017
Teaching Assistant
AASTMT
03.2010 - 03.2013
Senior Architect/ Contract Specialist
BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON
04.2006 - 03.2010
Interior Designer
ALEXANDRIA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
01.2005 - 12.2005
Bachelor Degree - Architecture and Environmental Design
Arab Academy for Science and Technology (AAST)
01.2004 - 07.2004
Contracting courses - Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR and DFARS)
Defense Acquisition University (DAU)
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