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Ontario, Canada

Ongoing work: Creating both technical and creative content, on-demand, about various topics, in several industries, including but not limited to (data security, information security, IT breakthroughs, Motherhood, wellness, and holistic nutrition. ) in the form of essays, articles, and blog pieces. Collaborating with a wide base of clientele via freelance platforms (i.e. UpWorks) as well as furnishing pieces exclusively for my personal blog.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Member of the Contract Admin Team, managing inbound/outbound communication of CA-related documents/submittals. Internal coordination of CA documents and related forms/communications. Providing support in creating and formatting the CA documents/forms and processes, as well as communication with external consultants/involved parties.

Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Primarily drafting and preparation of technical drawings.

Architectural scope:Drafting, evaluating, and marking up submittals, carrying out modifications to architectural drawings, attending regular team coordination meetings, and carrying out management instructions.Writing and Communication: Writing correspondence, communicating regularly with vendors/ consultants as part of reviewing submittals, and processing various drawings/schedules. Assisted in orientation and training for new team members/employees.

Bahrain

Architectural scope: As a Free Lance Architect/ Coordinator (Bahrain), I handled several freelance jobs and projects. I applied creative methodologies and processes, launching my designs with a strong understanding of the site, the program, and the client requirements. Drafted and prepared conceptual models as per client requirements. Coordinated work/tasks on the project amongst other team members. Examples of projects:- Bahrain, Waterfront residential development, 3000sqm… Show more Architectural scope: As a Free Lance Architect/ Coordinator (Bahrain), I handled several freelance jobs and projects. I applied creative methodologies and processes, launching my designs with a strong understanding of the site, the program, and the client requirements. Drafted and prepared conceptual models as per client requirements. Coordinated work/tasks on the project amongst other team members. Examples of projects:- Bahrain, Waterfront residential development, 3000sqm. - Qatar, Mixed-use development.- Bahrain, Office Building.WritingCreative writing and technical writing on demand, for local businesses. Show less

Amman, Jordan

Architecture: Member of the design team, developed projects to the level of construction drawings. Actively participated in analyzing project requirements, researching program components, and site analysis. Assisted in developing a new design methodology, drawing on abstract qualities of the program through a qualitative matrix, which then translated into practical application, driving all aspects of the design, including choice of materials and configuration. Tasks: Drafting, 3D… Show more Architecture: Member of the design team, developed projects to the level of construction drawings. Actively participated in analyzing project requirements, researching program components, and site analysis. Assisted in developing a new design methodology, drawing on abstract qualities of the program through a qualitative matrix, which then translated into practical application, driving all aspects of the design, including choice of materials and configuration. Tasks: Drafting, 3D modeling, rendering, presenting the projects using Adobe software, building mock-up models, and regular interim meetings with the principal architects. - Rakeen towers: Mixed-use and hotel, 90,000sqm. - Oasis 500 competition: Incubator offices for entrepreneurs, 4,200sqm. - Queen Rania Foundation: Office and interior design 2,920sqm.- GAM sustainable community demonstration project: master plan project 116,510sqm:Worked as part of a team to develop a master plan based on international sustainability requirements, developing new residential prototypes. - King Hussein Business Park: Master plan and mixed-use 3,570,000sqm. - Software designers’ Studio. Interior design 100sqm.Writing and Coordination:- Oversaw and prepared written correspondence, reports, and presentations related to architectural projects. - Prepared summaries and communications with clients, governmental entities, and other involved parties and stakeholders.- Presented reports to clients/ competition judge panels/ municipalities on behalf of the firm.- Analyzed reports and data received, prepared collaboration matrices to divide tasks/duties amongst consultants in collaborative projects.- Created written content for the firm's marketing brochure, marketing material, and branding.- Drafted and prepared the firm's ISO manual, with guidance from an ISO consultant, and documented all processes that cover the span of work on any project. Show less

Amman , Jordan

In this mid-sized studio, I was heavily involved in all phases of work. Met regularly with the clients to understand their requirements and to update drawings as per their feedback, collaborated with the principal architects to develop the design, and drafted all drawings. Primary focus was on residential projects. Examples of projects are:- Residential compound in UAE 120,000sqm.- Mansion in UAE, 1200sqm.- Mansion in Jordan, 1500sqm.

Amman, Jordan

Architecture: Working under the tutelage of regionally renowned and Aga Khan Award winner architect Jafar Tukan. In addition to day-to-day drafting tasks, I worked on Door and window schedules, developed 3D models. Examples of projects are:- Private school in Luanda, Angola. Educational 30,000sqm- Mussolo Island resort, Angola. Hotel 12,000sqm.Writing and Coordination:- Utilized strong writing skills to write descriptive texts and accompanying reports for competition… Show more Architecture: Working under the tutelage of regionally renowned and Aga Khan Award winner architect Jafar Tukan. In addition to day-to-day drafting tasks, I worked on Door and window schedules, developed 3D models. Examples of projects are:- Private school in Luanda, Angola. Educational 30,000sqm- Mussolo Island resort, Angola. Hotel 12,000sqm.Writing and Coordination:- Utilized strong writing skills to write descriptive texts and accompanying reports for competition submissions. Reports received full marks and the firm was awarded the project in one such instance. Project: Regeneration of Irbid city center and restoration of the heritage building. Irbid, Jordan 400,000sqm.Tasks: participated in conducting a physical Study- performed an on-site survey of the urban fabric, to assess and document the current conditions, inclusive of all the buildings and open spaces of the old city center. Conducted interviews and discussion of personal recollections on-site from locals. Prepared an analytical study, which included the information gathered on-site, and the production of various analytical diagrams, and a heritage study, which included Identification and documentation of the heritage buildings present within the site, and classifying such buildings according to architectural typologies. Retrieved data from various resources, including oral history on-site per parcel, as well as information assembled from municipality records. Show less

Avellino, Italy

Worked in the architectural department of the Comune di Avellino(City Hall) and participated in the design of a residential complex in the city center, known as Via Capozzi, as well as the landscaping of an urban park, using Free hand techniques and Autocad.

Amman Governorate, Jordan

Continued Education, Architecture

Post-Professional Program at Ryerson University which included: - The Ontario Building Code 2012 - Materials and Methods of Building.

Bsc, Architectural Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Architecture