"The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why."
– Mark Twain
OMAR SISON
ARCHITECTURE + INTERIOR DESIGN
ABOUT ME
I live to make a difference.
I'm an Architect with 20+ years experience (16 in Gulf Region) with a good track record of working with the top clients, contractors and consultants in the architecture, interior design and planning industry.
A competent and creative designer having thrived in one of the established and reputable design consultancy firms here in the gulf region.
Highly immersed in the creative and practical aspects of our field with extensive experience in various stages of design and project management, with a wide-ranging projects portfolio varying from Hotels, F&B, Offices, Commercial Buildings, and Luxury Villas.
Proficient with AutoCad, Sketchup, Photoshop and Lumion with other relevant software.
Excellent in communication and collaboration skills.
PORTFOLIO
CV
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
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Professional Licensed Architect (since Jan 2003)
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20+ years work experience, 16 years in the Gulf region
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UAE driving license holder
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Diversified skills with a well-rounded experience in design, construction, project management and supervision
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Has extensive experience in Architectural and Interior Design projects with emphasis in hospitality, retail, commercial and residential designs
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A natural leader and team player
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Has extensive experience working on projects from concept design to post construction stage
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An adept problem solver and able to cope with challenging situations
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Can accomplish any given task promptly and accurately with minimum supervision
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Dynamic, flexible and can adapt to any kind of work environment
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Establishes excellent rapport with people within and outside the workplace
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Has experience working with drawings in both Metric and English system
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Successfully implemented a standardized production and documentation procedure in previous offices
SKILLS
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Autocad Expert level
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Sketch-Up Expert level
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Lumion (3D rendering) Expert level
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Adobe Photoshop Advanced level
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MS Excel Advanced level
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MS PPT and Word Advanced level
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Bluebeam Intermediate level
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Physical Model Making Advanced level
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Windows Movie Maker Intermediate Level
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Science In Architecture
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines
1996 - 2001
WORK EXPERIENCE
TGP International
Dubai, UAE
Sept 2021 - Aug 2022
Project Manager
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Managing the internal design team and sub-consultant team to deliver against scope & programme, to create and update programmes as required and communicating internally and externally
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Attending client meetings to update on progress and report back to team change requests, approvals or otherwise
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Managing, monitoring, tracking change control for clients and sub-consultants – reporting on implications to scope, cost, or programme to TGP
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Contributing to design development and advising internally on the "buildability" of the design proposals in line with the agreed construction, consultant design programmes and cost plan
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Manage, monitor, track and report on Information Required and Request for Information Schedules reporting to team and client as required
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Manage and track and record compliance with technical legislation, standards codes of practice and industry good practice.
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Contributing to the review and selection process of the consultant and sub-contractor teams
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Monitoring resourcing of team to highlight ‘pinch points’ or alert to capacity issues and advising of key meeting dates for site visits or presentations.
OG Design
Dubai, UAE
Aug 2020 - Present
Serendipity By Design
Dubai, UAE
Apr 2012 – Aug 2020
Bare Global
Dubai, UAE
Jul 2010 – Mar 2012
Senior Architect & Designer
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Design and presentation to clients (concept, schematic and detailed design)
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Production and checking all contract documents, drawings and specifications
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Preparation of BOQ breakdown
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Tender cost analysis
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Site inspection and reports
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Project coordination meetings
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Snag listing and inspections
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Post construction coordination
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Oversee contract documents production, including material boards and mood boards for presentation
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Implement improvements in company documentation standards
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3D Rendering
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Sketch Up Modeling
CES Construction
Dubai, UAE
Mar 2007 – Jun 2010
Architect & Design Coordinator
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Design and project management (schematic design to documentation)
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Oversee documentation and production
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Attending of construction and coordination meetings
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Client meetings and presentation (design development)
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Implementing office standard improvements
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Checking of drawings and related documents
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Project coordination
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Sketchup modeling
Gemini Design & Construction
San Francisco, CA, USA
Mar 2005 – Sep 2008
Freelance Designer
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Design and drafting work for architectural residential projects
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Sketch Up modeling
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Freehand perspective sketching and rendering
Asuncion-Berenguer Inc
Manila, Philippines
Jun 2003 - Mar 2007
Senior Architect & Designer
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Company representation in design presentations to clients
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Company representation in construction and coordination meetings
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Site inspection and snag listing
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Oversee contract documents production, including material boards and mood boards for presentation
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Implement improvements in company documentation standards
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Checking contract documents, drawings and specifications
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Freehand sketching for schematic designs
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Bid breakdown and cost analysis
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Project coordination
DG Design Studio
Aug 2002 - Nov 2002
Junior Architect & Draftsman
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Design and project management of architectural and industrial projects:
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All cad works for handled projects
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Freehand perspective sketching and rendering
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Site visits and client meetings and presentations
JAC Corporation
Oct 2001 - Aug 2002
Site Inspector & Draftsman
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Monitoring of on-going and accomplished works
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Preparation of shop drawings (includes approval and all associated paperwork)
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Preparation of daily activities report
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Preparation of weekly accomplishment report
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Inspection and testing of installed water lines and sanitary lines (includes approval and all associated paperwork)
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Coordination of activities with site engineers and other contractors