As a dedicated creative professional & ambitious entrepreneur, I possess innovative design skills and have a proven track record of success across a wide range of creative and professional projects. With a keen eye for detail, strategic thinking, and a strong commitment to excellence, I bring an enriched understanding of digital tools and adapt quickly to new challenges and environments. This unique combination of creativity, problem-solving, and business acumen enables me to contribute meaningfully in diverse roles, delivering solutions that merge creativity with real-world impact.

Fiza Shah

As a dedicated creative professional & ambitious entrepreneur, I possess innovative design skills and have a proven track record of success across a wide range of creative and professional projects. With a keen eye for detail, strategic thinking, and a strong commitment to excellence, I bring an enriched understanding of digital tools and adapt quickly to new challenges and environments. This unique combination of creativity, problem-solving, and business acumen enables me to contribute meaningfully in diverse roles, delivering solutions that merge creativity with real-world impact.

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As a dedicated creative professional & ambitious entrepreneur, I possess innovative design skills and have a proven track record of success across a wide range of creative and professional projects. With a keen eye for detail, strategic thinking, and a strong commitment to excellence, I bring an enriched understanding of digital tools and adapt quickly to new challenges and environments. This unique combination of creativity, problem-solving, and business acumen enables me to contribute meaningfully in diverse roles, delivering solutions that merge creativity with real-world impact.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Pashto, Pushto
Fluent

Work Experience

Interior Designer at Freelance Residential Projects
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led the design and development of two cost-efficient shipping container-based structures, optimizing space and sustainability, achieving 15% cost savings over traditional construction. Designed a 1,026.3 sq ft office with curtain walls, a panoramic balcony, and multifunctional zones to foster collaboration, contributing to a 20% boost in employee satisfaction and a 15% productivity increase. Engineered a 1,027.8 sq ft storage space with gym, shower, and utility room, maximizing usable space by 25%. Managed design alignment with engineers and clients; delivered project 10% under budget. Secured planning permission and accelerated timelines by 2–3 months. Served as Lead Architect for a residential extension, overseeing planning from concept to submission and maintaining 3+ site visits and bi-weekly progress meetings.
Architectural Designer at FS Architectural Designer
December 31, 2024 - September 15, 2025
Led architectural design for residential and small-scale commercial projects, coordinated with engineers, and refined drawings using Revit and AutoCAD to meet code and client feedback. Collaborated with planning authorities to secure approvals and drive project milestones forward.
Architectural Intern at Race Cottam Associates
January 1, 2022 - September 15, 2025
Designed bespoke interior concepts for private homes, produced mood boards, 3D visualizations, and technical drawings; advised on material selection to align with budget and client preferences; collaborated with clients through iterative feedback to refine spatial flow and aesthetics.
Founder / Small Business Owner at Race Cottam Associates (Small Business)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Founded and managed a bespoke handmade art business (glass paintings, ceramics, canvases). Built financial management, budgeting, and customer relations processes while delivering creative product concepts and client-ready presentation materials.

Education

BSc Hon Architecture (RIBA) | 2:1 at Sheffield Hallam University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
A Levels at Brinsworth Academy
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025

Qualifications

First Aid
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Software Certifications
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Personal Certifications
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment