Soltana
Communicate through design
Soltana
Important Dates:
1984-1999:
Went to Dar Al Hanan School
2004:
Graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design from Dar Al Hekma College in Jeddah, KSA.
2004-2005:
As a fresh graduate Ms. Soltana held an interior design position in a highly reputable architectural firm in Jeddah, KSA. This firm focused mainly on high end residential and commercial projects, which helped the designer to gain a first hand practical experience on interior design and helped her to shape her understanding on the existing market.
2006:
As a starting interior design freelancer Ms. Soltana completed several commercial spaces including a head office building in Jeddah, KSA. In this project Ms. Soltana created the team and was a main interior designer along with two other colleague interior designers. During the same period Ms. Soltana assisted in completing a new restaurant's design as a sub-interior designer.
2007:
Founded & registered Soltana S. A. B. Establishment.
Also, during the same year the designer secured a long term contract with SIEMENS.
2008-2010:
Completed a Master's degree in Communication Management from Emerson College in Boston, MA.
2011:
Gained an international work experience by completing an internship in marketing communication in a multi national academic institution.
2012-2017:
Resumed Soltana S. A. B. Est services and provided several interior design solutions in KSA.
2016
Became a registered vendor at King Abdullah University for Sience and Technology (KAUST)
2018:
Permanently closed Soltana S. A. B. est.
2020-2021:
IIDAFLC Board of Directors- Director of Events
2020-2022:
Soltana Saleh, Associate IIDA
NEWH General Member
Skills and knowledge:
- Business negotiations and contracting; liaison skills
- Client needs analysis and ongoing client satisfaction throughout complex projects
- Project planning and ongoing management; consistently setting and meeting deadlines
- Space planning and design solutions
- Supervision and management of design construction and installations, including collegian collaboration
- Ongoing documentation and progress reporting
- Project management, logistics and communication skills
-Attended several local and international exhibitions.
- Tech savy