1. Roaa Aldaw - Determined, hardworking, always willing to learn.
Contact Information: (630) 877-8031, aldaw.roaa@gmail.com
Digital Portfolio URL: http://roaa-aldaw.squarespace.com/
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in computer programs and software including:
 Revit
 AutoCAD
 3DS Max
 Adobe Suite- Photoshop,InDesign, Illustrator.
 Sketch up
 Micro-Station
 Microsoft Office
Employment History (Interior Design):
 Sears Holdings Corporation - Hoffman Estates,IL. Store planner/Designer, October 2015 - Present
o Responsibilities include: Acquiring existing building information, making updates and changes to existing plans,
drawing preliminary floor plans, correcting red lined drawings, brainstorming design ideas with the team, running
optimization and space summary reports in order to make correct design decisions, communicating efficiently with
the field and businesses in all stages ofdesign.
 Adecco Engineering (Sears Holdings Contract) -Hoffman Estates,IL. Contractor/CAD drafter, August 2015-
October 2015
o Responsibilities include: Acquiring existing building information, making updates and changes to existing plans,
drawing preliminary floor plans, correcting red lined drawings, communicating efficiently with the field – all under
direct supervision of design lead and manager.
 Walter E. Smithe - Glendale Heights, IL - Interior designer/ Sales, December 2013 - July 2015
o Responsibilities include: Drafting floor plans,FF&E research, ordering material samples, creating physical and/or
digital presentations and presenting to clients, collecting information such as measurements at home/site visits,
placing customfurniture purchase orders, following up with clients, keeping the showroomneat and organized.
Summary of Qualifications:
 Strong skills in creativity and problem solving.
 Able to work collaboratively with a wide range of personalities.
 Reliable professional, committed to delivering excellent work.
 Work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
 Self- motivated and committed to excellence.
 Strong skills in organizing workflow, ideas, materials, and teams.
Education:
 BFA- Interior Architecture, Minor- Business Management – May 2015.
 Columbia College of Chicago – Accredited College.
 GPA: 4.0
Special Attributes:
 Gained international experiences and design inspiration from traveling, and living in multiple countries - USA, Egypt,
Kuwait, Iraq, Sudan, Eritrea, Jordan, and the island of Dominica.
 Fluent in multiple languages including: Arabic, English, and some Spanish.
 Bridge Scholarship award winner- 3 years in a row.
 Known as a: Self-driven individual with entrepreneurial mindset, positive, friendly, and creative.
Volunteer Work:
 Volunteer at the annual ‘Special Olympics’ in 2016.
 Raised money for the American Cancer Society for three years through Relay for Life.
 Speaker for the Bridge Community Organization for “The Bridge Scholarship Program”.