Jul 2016 – Present · 9 yrs 8 mos · Sydney, Australia

• Projects:
• Networking Events around Australia: #Sydney, #Melbourne, #Canberra, #Brisbane, #Perth
• International Networking Events
• Boss Ladies Summit
• Boss Ladies - Online Marketing
• Project 5 Star Google Reviews
• The Awesome Marketing Vault Program includes access to:
• Ongoing Personal Mentoring, Coaching and Support from Edward and myself 🏆
• An extensive Library of useful tools to help you build a Sustainable Business 🏅
• A Powerful Online Community of like minded Influencers 🏆
• We help our clients:
• 1. Identify your real customers
• 2. Pinpoint your service and product
• 3. Build Strength in Marketing Mindset
• 4. Create a Personal Content Plan
• 5. Converting Leads and Prospects
• 6. Market in your Own Unique Way
• 7. Kick start and Inspire you to Win Fast
• https://edwardzia.teachable.com/p/theawesomemarketingvault/

Nov 2010 – Aug 2013 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Manly Vale & Rosebury, Sydney

• International & Local Site Meetings & Client Liason
• Hotel Guestroom Project Scope of Works Establishment
• Concept Design & Development
• Design Presentations & Delivery
• Modelroom, Guestroom, Suites & Lobby Documentation Packages
• Materials & Finishes Selections & Scheduling
• Guestroom Joinery & Furniture Design, Liasing with joiner & builder for Detail Documentation & Specifications
• Fixtures & Accessories Selections & Specifications
• HOTEL PROJECTS: ($50-$100Mil)
• Sofitel Fiji
• Rendevouz Auckland
• Rendevouz Sydney
• Sofitel Wentworth Sydney
• Amora Hotel Jamison, Sydney
• Sunny Brook Hotel, Warwick Farm
• Oaks Hotels QLD & NSW

Jul 2010 – Sep 2010 · 2 mos · Sydney, Australia

• ($100mil)
• Concept Design & Development including presentation booklets
• Design Presentations, Client and consultant co-ordination
• FF&E selections, value engineering and some scheduling
• Applying BCA and Australian Standards requirements
• Programming drawing sets for DA & Construction Documentation Packages
• Drawing mark ups for junior designer
• Joinery detailing package
• Company First Aid Officer
• EDUCATION PROJECT:
• University of Technology Sydney, Building 5, Block A & B. Common areas and flexible learning spaces with a corporate environment approach.

Jul 2009 – Jun 2016 · 6 yrs 11 mos · Sydney

• 2020 - Concord Residence Renovation
• HOSPITALITY/HOTEL REFURBISHMENTS:
• Grace Hotel BOH *Amora Hotel Sydney Function Area *EuroTaste Restaurant Bar, Bankstown *La Republica Balmoral Beach Mosman *Governor Macquarie Motel Acc *Guerrilla Bar *Manly Lodge Cafe Concept *Louise's Novelty Cakes Cafe Concept *Natural Hair & Beauty Day Spa *Holiday Inn Warwick Farm *Camperdown Hotel Space Planning *Court Tavern Space Planning *Southern Cross Hotel space planning Acc & Hotel *Shandar Tandoori Concept *Meeting Point *Forte Cafe *Fish @ the Rocks *Cafe Joy.
• RETAIL FRANCHISE ROLL-OUTS:
• Ichiro's Sushi Restaurant Mascot *Justinian's Cafe MacArthur Square *Espavita Day Spa consultancy, Glebe *Zambrero, Mooloolaba *IGA Express Cafe Kiosk, Pyrmont *Cavendish House, Mosman & Chatswood Westfield
• COMMERCIAL FITOUT: *$800k GP Medical Centre, Sydney Olympic Park *BlueStar Web *Eastwood Medical Centre *Oliver Woo Optometrist, Eastwood *Simbient Pty Ltd North Sydney
• DESIGN CONSULTANCY: *MindArc Digital Surry Hills *Practice Ignition Pty Ltd Surry Hills, 5Bed Holroyde, Contours Merrylands Gym, 3Bed Beverly Hills, Asquith Apartments, 4Bed 3Lvl Clontarf, Small Bar Darlinghurst, Ultimo Cafe, 5Bed Wahroonga, 3Bed Croydon, 3Bed Lugarno, 3Bed Cremorne, 5Bed Peakhurst Heights, 4Bed Girraween, 5Bed Glenhaven, 4Bed Wahroonga, 4Bed Clontarf
• RESIDENTIAL RENOVATIONS, EXTENSIONS & NEW BUILD PROJECTS:
• 5 Bed Reno & Ext. Riverview *4Bed Reno & Ext. Maroubra *3Bed Reno Ext. Lewisham *New 2 Level 4 Bed Chennai, India *3 Level, 5Bed New Build North Curl Curl, 3Bed Reno Belrose, 4Bed North Parramatta Reno & Granny Flat Ext., 6Bed Reno Earlwood, 2Bed Heritage Terrace Reno Ext. Surry Hills, 4Bed Reno Ext. Bexley North, 4 Bed Reno Merrylands, 4Bed Reno RYDE, 3Bed Reno Pymble, 4Bed Reno Connells Point, 4Bed Reno Lane Cove, 4Bed Reno Ext. Lane Cove, 2Bed Reno Burwood, 3Bed Reno Kogorah

Jan 2007 – Jan 2009 · 2 yrs · Santa Monica,CA, USA

• Conceptual Layout Design for Hotel Public Areas (Lobbies, Ballroom, Meeting Rooms, 3 Meal & Chinese Restaurant, Bars, Spa & Pool Areas) & Guestroom, Suites & Corridors to Detail Design & Development
• Creating Guestroom Analysis & Room Chart Development around Operator’s requirements
• Instructing technical support team to co-ordinate Model Room, Suites & Public Areas CAD Documentation to Construction Drawing Packages (plans, elevations & details) through red marking, sketches & AutoCad
• Assisting FF&E Designers to co-ordinate material, furniture & finishes selections for interior scheduling & specifications
• Co-ordinate with Lighting, Carpet & other Interior Consultants for drawing and specification issues
• Communicating with Architect & operator on the project on structural & operational issues in relation to the design process
• Making at least 50% of overall project design decisions.
• HOTEL PROJECTS: ($50- $100Mil)
• Cache Creek Casino Hotel refurbishment & extension, Brooke, CA USA
• White Swan Hotel, GuangZhou
• Sofitel/ Binjing Resort Hotel, Qiandaohu, Hangzhou, China
• Hyatt Regency Scottsdale, Tx, USA
• Achievements: this position allowed me to look at the overall picture of large scale projects, I learned to focus on tying in main design elements together as a whole, using basic design principles, time management, delegating appropriately and team work.

Jan 2005 – Jan 2007 · 2 yrs · Glebe, Sydney, Australia

• Conceptual Layout & Detail Design & Development
• CAD Documentation and Interior Scheduling
• Conceptual Design & Finishes Presentation
• Selection & Co-ordination of Finishes and Furniture Packages
• Office and Trade Library Management
• Assembling Council, Tender & Construction Submission Packages
• PROJECTS: ($500k - $3.2mil)
• Oxford Hotel, Vegas Hotel, Castle Hill Tavern, Surry Hotel, Tonic Bar, Stazione Espresso, Legends Hotel, Romancing the Stone, Kingshead Tavern, PeachTree Hotel, Globe Hotel Concept, Bank Hotel Concept, Surf Rock Hotel, Mad Cow Tavern, Jones the Grocer X 2

Jan 2004 – Jan 2005 · 1 yr · Sydney, Australia

• Conceptual & Detail Design & Development
• CAD Documentation and Interior Scheduling
• Conceptual Design & Finishes Presentation
• Furniture and Finishes Selection and Presentation
• Library Management and Product Sourcing
• HOSPITALITY & CORPORATE PROJECTS: ($500k - $3Mil)
• The Ranch Hotel, Bridgeview Hotel, Asquith Golf Club, ING & ST George Banks: Carnes Hill, Maroubra, Moonee Ponds, Lismore, Bateau Branch, $700K Asquith Golf Club, Top 3 Design Bondi Junction, Paxtons Camera, Allan's Men's Hairdressing.

Jan 2003 – Jan 2004 · 1 yr · North Sydney, Sydney, Australia

• Conceptual & Detail Design & Development
• CAD Documentation and Interior Specifications & Scheduling
• Conceptual Design & Finishes Presentation
• Furniture and Finishes Selection and Presentation
• Library Management and Product Sourcing
• EDUCATION PROJECT: ($100Mil)
• University of Technology Sydney, Science Faculty Refurbishment