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Hi, I’m Sherly Abalajen—a licensed interior designer with experience in residential, commercial, and healthcare projects. I’m proficient in designing, spatial planning, CAD software, and creating cohesive branding for design outputs. I enjoy collaborating with clients and cross-disciplinary teams to deliver thoughtful, functional spaces that meet aesthetics and practical needs.
Experience Level
Intermediate
Intermediate
Work Experience
Interior Designer at The Event Company
September 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026Delivered effective proposal decks and presentations by understanding client needs and project requirements through design briefs and remote collaboration. Created high-quality and visually appealing branding materials for digital and print use while maintaining consistency and quality assurance. Managed revisions efficiently while maintaining quality to ensure final outputs always meet the company's quality promise to clients. Consistent status updates and flagging of issues ahead. Handled multiple international projects remotely.
Freelance Interior Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
August 1, 2023 - PresentConsultancy and communication with clients along with site visits to understand project briefs and constraints for residential, commercial/retail, and health care/medical interior projects. Applied strategic thinking and attention to detail to research and develop concepts, planning, material and finish selections, FF&E selections in compliance with building codes and design standards for quality assurance. Manual sketches for quick visualizations of plausible design solutions and CAD for technical working drawings such as floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, fit outs, joinery, and other detailed drawings. Managed budgets, timelines, and present status updates to clients. Coordinated with senior architect and contractors to modify CAD working drawings in response to existing site conditions and client feedback.
Interior Designer at Sason Shop Inc.
June 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025Create detailed CAD drawings and specifications with Auto CAD ensuring precision in implementation. 3D visualizations using Sketch Up and Enscape which improved client understanding of proposed design. Project management in collaboration with senior architect and contractors to modify CAD drawings in response to existing site conditions and client feedback.
Furniture Designer and Cost Estimator at Sason Shop Inc.
June 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025Designed bespoke furniture in collaboration with the clients and the manufacturing team. Produced detailed 2D drawings and 3D models using Auto CAD, Sketch Up, and Enscape ensuring precision in design execution and manufacturing process. Prepared material and finishes selection, joinery detailing to balance design, functionality, and cost-efficiency while maintaining accuracy and consistent quality. Managed the entire process for quality assurance. Generated around 5 million pesos revenue through approved modular and custom furniture designs.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design at University of San Agustin Iloilo
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023Secondary Education at Trinity Christian School
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015Primary Education at Trinity Christian School
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2006Qualifications
Licensed Interior Designer
January 1, 2023 - May 28, 2026Top 5 IDLE 2023 - Professional Regulation Commission
January 1, 2023 - May 28, 2026Industry Experience
Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment
Experience Level
Intermediate
Intermediate
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