Abdul Samad Email & Phone Number

Office, Brampton• Responsible for developing spatial, finishes strategy and schematic design• Responsible for thoroughly and accurately documenting existing space with Senior Designer• Translating existed documented site into detailed Revit site model• Responsible for developing Design Develpment presentationOffice, Toronto• Part of design team responsible for documenting existing workplace standards from all 20+ locations• Singlehandedly translated all collected data into graphic playbook as a visual summary for client• Assisted Senior Designer in developing updated workplace standards using RevitOffice renovations, 20+ locations• Responsible for creating quick Permit Sets following Ontario and BC building codes for various locations throughout Canada using AutoCAD• Asisted Senior Designer with kickoff meetings by taking notes and making sure all documents / drawings were up to date

358 Dupont Condominium and Sales Center (Toronto)• Responsible for selecting kitchen, bathroom and flooring finishes for model Penthouse and economic units• Responsible for selecting all Furniture, Fixtures and appliances for model units• Responsible for developing kitchen and bathroom design using AutoCAD / SketchUP• Coordinated with Architect to make sure all kitchen and bathroom designs are Ontario Building Code compliant and work efficiently within units• Developed and guided Junior Designer with sales center Constrcution Documents using AutoCAD592 Sherbourne Condominium and Heritage Mansion (Toronto)• Construction Administrator for all site, client and interior design related issues with regular site visits with Senior and Principal Designer• Responsible for keeping entire Construction Documents package up to date through regular coordination with site Project Manager using AutoCAD• Regular coordination with Heritage Architects ERA to make sure all design interventions in Mansion are code compliant• Resposible for reviewing all paint drawdowns, millwork shop drawings, final selected finishes and all selected fixtures (ceiling, wall)150 and 155 Redpath condominiums (Toronto)• Selected all furniture and Art with guidance from Principal for all amenity spaces keeping client budget in mind• Main point of contact for 150 Redpath for all interior design / site related inquiries• Responsible for keeping Construction Documents Set up to date using AutoCAD• Assisted Senior Designer in selecting accessories and staging all amenity spaces at 155 Redpath

Pakistan

Oversaw and managed intricate design projects throughout entire duration of project.Prepared Design Proposals and created detailed architecture drawings. Collaborated with colleagues on design and material selection.Liaised closely with clients when presenting drawings and designs, utilizing communication, rapport building and negotiation skills to ensure understanding of client vision and ability to bring it to fruition within time and budgetary constraints. Conducted site visits to perform site surveys prior to construction as well as throughout construction to track progress. Negotiated with, oversaw and supported team of contractors and construction, electrical and plumbing professionals to ensure adherence to design and client desireRETAIL DESIGN : ZELLBURYResponsible for the design of 6 stores located ll over Pakistan. Responsibilities included : Schematic Design, 3D development, client presentations, Design Development, Construction set supervision, Testing and sampling of materials and construction, execution of design on site, coordination with multiple vendors.THEME PARK DESIGN : CHUNKY MONKEYResponsible for : Schematics, 3D presentations, Client presentations, Budgetary requirementsFOOD AND HOSPITALITY : BANK ALFALAH CANTEENResponsible for : 3D presentations, material selection, Construction Set supervision, Detail Design

Chicago, Il

Collaborated with and assisted senior architects on various multi-family residential projects.Ensured adherence to building and development codes, standards and procedures and completed submissions to the Illinois Housing Development Authority Tax Credit Packets.Assisted Senior Architects in the design and production of housing scheme incorporating 60-100 units specifically built and designed to accommodate the needs of the senior citizen population.PUBLIC PLAZA : NATIONAL PUBLIC HOUSING MUSEUM PLAZAResponsible for : Schematic Development, 3D developmentHOUSING : SENIOR HOUSINGResponsible for : Schematic and 3D presentations, Floor plan development, Section Detail development, Code analysis

Corrections to Construction DocumentsCompleted schematic site designsCompleted elevation and material studies

Corrections to Construction DocumentsCompleted Reflected Ceiling, Equipment, Partition plans DetailsDynamic Block creations in AutoCad for multiple large scale projectsData extractions for lighting, equipment and furniture schedules.Sketched presentation plans and perspectives

Chicago, Illinois

Responsibilities include:Assisting students with course related questions.Assisting with budget document filing.Posters and flyer designs for events

Responsibilities include:Assisting students with any technical difficulties regarding equipment useAssisting Department Technician Head maintain equipmentMonitoring students

Karachi, Pakistan

Responsibilities included:Schematic design.Floor plan designs.Lighting plans.Furniture detailsBathroom details.Supervision of CAD operating team. Coordinating with different material vendors for budgeting and sample requirements. Coordinating with Electricians, carpenters, metal fabricators to make sure projects are finished on time and executed as per client's and architect's visionRESIDENCES : MULTIPLE CLIENTSResponsible for : Schematic and 3D developments, Design Development, Detail Design, Site coordination, coordination with vendors, material selectionOFFICE INTERIORS : ROCHE PHARMACEUTICALSResponsible for : Interior schematic development, FFE coordination, materials and color selection, coordination with client and vendors.

Master Of Architecture (M.Arch.), Architecture And Design, Honor Student

Activities and Societies: AIAS, USGBC, NCARB IDP, Architecture and Design Society Volunteer

B.Arch, Architecture, Honor Student