A specialized Interior architect and instructor with over 20 years of experience developing thorough knowledge of interior design education and its emerging pedagogic and research practice trends. Skilled in leading teams and students to create designs for residential, offices, restaurants, hotels, and hospitals. Conceptualized, designed, and executed compelling designs in several countries such as Lebanon, France, Venezuela, Australia, Africa, UAE. Excellent listener and communicator. Passionate about teaching and empowering students to become top contributing professionals in architecture and Interior Design.

EXPERIENCE
May. 2003 – Present | Karole Dahdah Design Founder
Architecture, Interior Architecture, Consultancy, and Product Design.
Sep. 2002 - Present | ALBA –University of Balamand, Lebanon Instructor
Theory of colors, Clay Modeling, Visual Language, Conceptual Design Studio
Sept. 2015 – June. 2018 | Trussardi Furniture | Exclusive Distributor in Lebanon

Sept. 2014 – June. 2016 | Notre Dame University (NDU), Lebanon Instructor
Materials, History of Interior Architecture
Mar. 2003 – Jan. 2005 | Hunter & Richards, Australia Senior Designer

July. 2001 – Jan. 2003 | GM Architects, Lebanon Conceptual Designer

Oct. 1997 – 2000 | Lebanese Higher Technical Institute | Instructor
Art history, Technology, Detailing

Oct. 1995 – June. 2001 | Dahdah Dimensions, Lebanon | Furniture Designer

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
 Conceptualized designs for residences in New York and Boston, remotely.
 Delivered and executed efficient interior designs for Hospitals in Lebanon, and Altamira Hotel in Venezuela.
 Three of my residential projects were published in “Look Décor”, “Snob”, and “Curve” magazines.
 Provided consultancy services for suppliers in interior architecture to select imported products.
 Attended design worldwide exhibitions on a yearly basis for the last 10 years in Germany, France, Italy, and Turkey, and United Arab Emirates.
 Presented the Alba- Balamand University in the juries at other local universities.
 Inspired students during 20+ years of enhancing their creative design skills and processes.

EDUCATION
1996 | ALBA-Balamand University, Lebanon | Master of Fine Arts- MFA Interior Architecture

KEY SKILLS
Sketching | Consultancy | Product Design | AutoCAD I Photoshop | Teaching | Team Management

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
2004-2010 | Vice president of Kferaychite-Besebeel Municipality
2000–2005 | Rotary Club Committee member
1990–2002 | Friends of Horch Ehden Committee member
1990 –1996 | Rotaract Club Committee member