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CEO & Founder at Archi & Luxury Middle East

Marco Valente

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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    Marco is a dynamic and versatile Designer with 15 years experience in residential, hospitality, retail shop, hospital, clinics and SPA, having an interesting accomplishment delivering projects for some of the most demanding GCC, North Africa and in Asia based clients.

    He worked on both sides - as client and for the client. His working willingness is ‘The client First’ as in forefront of every decision made and every project undertaken.

    An ability to simplify complex issues and provide clear answer and a perfect decision, at all stages of the process where he is involved.

    As interior fit out project manager, always he protected his client, keeping things simple, attention to details, costs clear and easy communication to everyone involved in it.

    Other passion is made a virtual 'one stop shop' for clients wanting luxury homes in any part of the world.

    He is well known for client services, attention to details and for the process of delivery made always in time and perfect in all of its parts.

    For Marco, this is an everyday challenge against the 'industry norms', that sometimes not allow to reach the perfection.

    The Marco modus operandi is founded on the principle that successful projects come from good planning and careful collaboration, this is the reason that also if he is too small for some business, like to think big, to reach his thought, he use solutions and very collaborative partners. Yes, he love his stunning world!

    Own professional experience in:

    - Retails shop & Offices,

    - Residential,

    - Hospitality,

    - Hospital, SPA & Clinics

    - Yacht Interior,

  • Education
    • Junior engineer/Surveyor Construction, material for construction,English,
      School for engineer and surveyor
      2002 - 2004
    • Interior and architectural design Architecture and interior design
      School of design and art "Renato moro" Bari - Italy
      1985 - 1991
      Qualification awarded " Planner and draftsman of architecture and furnishing "
  • Experience
    • CEO & Founder
      Archi & Luxury Middle East
      Manama, Bahrain
      Jan 2015 - Present (11 years 5 months)
      As CEO of this new branch in Bahrain I'm taking care of the following:

      - Organization of the company setup,
      - Planning the strategies related to the Marketing of the company and its position in the local market and neighbor countries,
      - Planning of the meetings with local companies and potential clients,
      - Recruiting people to be involved in the company and project,
      - Selection of suppliers for Materials to be used in the projects and its purchasing,
      - JV or partnership evaluator,
      - Management of the designers and project manager team.
    • Managing director
      ARCHI & LUXURY FZE
      Jan 2010 - Present (16 years 5 months)
      My position in this company is external general manager with the following tasks:

      - Head of designers team and Project Manager,
      - Materials selection & purchasing,
      - Customer care,
      - JV or partnership evaluator,
      - Senior interior & architectural designer.
    • Managing Director
      ROMA TRADING FZE
      Jan 2011 - Apr 2013 (2 years 3 months)
      Position covered in this company is Managing Director with the following tasks:

      - Business & operation manager,
      - Procurement and buyers selections for the differents departments,
      - Materials selection & purchasing,
      - Customer care,

      I built and organized for this company the divisions and departments for materials and contracting for the fields of interventions such as Hospitality, Residential, Commercial and SPA.
      I raised in this company the quality standard as in the relations with the customers and in the job finishing.
      In this company, I'm using the best of the Italian companies, know how to mix the design, materials and food for the Hospitality, SPA and restaurant.
    • Senior Interior & Architectural Designer Consultant
      Jandal Interiors
      Jan 2007 - Jan 2008 (1 year)
      Position Head of Interior & Architectural Division

      Main activities:
      Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, responsibilities, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time.

      Direct activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents.

      - Plan layout of project.
      - Prepare contract documents for contractors.
      - Prepare scale drawings.
      - Integrate engineering element into unified design.
      - Conduct periodic on-site observation of work during construction
      to monitor compliance with plans.

      - Represent client in obtaining bids and awarding contractors.
      - Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, and
      reports.
    • Senior interior & architectural designer
      BI-ID
      Jan 2006 - Dec 2006 (11 months)
      - Consultant in interior design for lifestyle and hospitality,
      - Consultant in interior contracting,
      - Project manager,
    • Senior interior & architectural designer
      Geometrie di interni
      Jan 2004 - Dec 2005 (1 year 11 months)
      - Senior interior & architectural designer for retail, lifestyle and hospitality.
      - Consultant in general contracting,
      - Project manager,
      - Quantity surveyor,
    • Interior Design Manager
      Progetto & Tenda
      Mar 1985 - Nov 2005 (20 years 8 months)
      Main activities and
      responsibilities · Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas,
      relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

      · Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates
      by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

      · Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all
      relevant sources.

      · Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise
      change their minds or actions.

      · Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best
      solution and solve problems.

      · Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time,
      costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

      · Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or
      specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or
      structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified,
      maintained, or used.

      · Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and
      accomplish your
    • Interior Fit Out Project manager
      Joinery & contracting Company
      Jan 1984 - Dec 1984 (11 months)
      In the Main activities and functional authority for planning,

      - Direct, coordinate, and exercise responsibilities organization, control, integration, and completion of the projects within area of assigned responsibility.
      - Plan and formulate programs and organize project staff according to project requirements.
      - Assigns project personnel to specific phases or aspects of projects, such as technical studies, product design, preparation of
      specifications and technical plans, and product testing, in accordance with engineering disciplines of staff.

      - Reviews product design for compliance with company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.

      - Coordinate all the activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving design problems.

      - Direct the integration of technical activities and products. Evaluates and approve design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.

      - Controls expenditures within limitations of project budget.

      - Prepares interim and completion project reports.

      Supervisor of fit out
    • Position Draftsman 2D and shop drawings
      Arthema
      May 1982 - Jun 1983 (1 year 1 month)
      Expertise Field

      - Lifestyle (Houses and Villas)
      - Retail (Public and private offices)
  • Industries
    • Commercial Furniture
    • Kitchen, Bath & Home decor
    • Luxury Goods
    • Residential Furniture
    • Urban Planning
  • Skills
    • 3D Studio Max
    • Architecture
    • Art Direction
    • CAD Design
    • Design Management
    • Furniture Design
    • Interior Architecture
    • Interior Design
    • Residential Architecture
    • Service Design
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