SUZANNE SAM
Interior Designer
E D U C AT I O N
Savannah College of Art and Design
SCAD, Atlanta, GA
MFA in Interior Design
Expected Graduation: March 2026
EXPERIENCE Yogi Interiors, Dubai
ACHIEVEMENTS
American University of Sharjah
AUS, Sharjah, UAE
BA Interior Design, June 2023
Freelance Interior Designer I July - Dec 2023
• Finalized sustainable design and materials submission for the staff dining area at The Address Hotel Dubai Mall within 3 week timeframe.
• Initiated the conceptual phase for a prestigious law firm situated in Churchill Tower, Dubai.
• Orchestrated both the conceptualization and final design phases for an upscale travel agency in Dubai.
American University of Sharjah
Graphic Designer I Jan - May 2023
• Leveraged photoshop skills and collaborated with AUS professors to generate original event banners.
IntSource Interiors, Dubai
Freelance Interior Designer I August 2022
• Conceptualized design for law office of 6 -10 capacity within one week timeframe.
• Executed detailed 3 D renders, showcasing array of minimalistic aesthetic across reception, office cubicles, and leisure spaces.
Finasi, Dubai
Interior Design Internship I June - July 2022
• 3 D designed interior for Al Khawaneej Villas Dubai.
• Completed post-production renders for Finasi Showroom, Dubai Mall.
• Organized project presentations for client sessions.
• Managed four projects within set timeframe.
SCADPro x RJ Young I 2025
Third Place Winner I Interior Design for RJ Young’s experience center at Nashville.
Architecture Masterprize Award 2024, BLT Built Design Award 2024 and the AIA Middle East Award 2024
Team Work I Designed and built the CAAD Student Lounge at the American University of Sharjah.
Best Graphic Design
American Institute of Graphic Design at AUS l 2022
SKILLS AutoDesk AutoCAD, Adobe photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Rhinoceros 3D, Revit, V-Ray, Lumion, Dialux, Laser Cutting & Wood Cutting
LEADERSHIP
Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta Feb -2024 Present
• SCAD Fabrication Lab Assistant: oversee tool distribution and safety, assist with student projects, and manage the fabrication machine lab.
• SCADBound Leader: facilitate the on-ground portion of the university orientation program.
Higher Education Climate Dialogues (HECD), Sharjah Social Media Manager I Feb - March 2023
• Executed reels and curated strategic social media content tailored for the discerning target demographic.
American University of Sharjah l BlockChain & Fintech Club, Open Source Club, Entrepreneurship Club
Media Head I Sep 2020 - Sep 2021
• Showcased leadership in content creation to enhance the clubs online outreach within the community.