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San Francisco, California, United States

Lead internal teams and outside consultants in the repair, maintenance, and new construction of capital assets for the Port of San Francisco's historic waterfront.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Led interdisciplinary teams the the execution of capital projects. My $350M+ portfolio included: - two NYC Ferry landings - NYC Ferry vessel maintenance and administration facility - Abolitionist Place, a new open space in Downtown Brooklyn - a seven block Manhattan streetscape redesign - public art monuments in coordination with the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs - a 10 block extension of the Manhattan Greenway

San Francisco Bay Area

As an independent contractor I provided individuals and firms project management, design, and permitting services. Clients included architects, civil engineers, interior designers, and homeowners. I have worked on residential and commercial projects in California, New York, and North Carolina.

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Acted as a liaison between the federal governments and local municipalities, state agencies, and essential non-profits in identifying and funding disaster preparedness and response projects.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

My responsibilities in this short-term role were in grant administration and community outreach. I oversaw the regional Transportation Demand Management and the Triangle Clean Cities programs, working to improve connectivity and the adoption of alternative transportation/fuels.

San Francisco Bay Area

As Producer for this media production startup, I was responsible for the logistics required for large scale photo and video shoots. I directed clients, creatives, contractors and was the facilitator of the creative process. Additional responsibilities in billing and social media management.

San Francisco Bay Area

I collected site measurements and drafted architectural exhibits for residential and commercial properties in the San Francisco Bay area.

San Francisco Bay Area

As a project manager I was responsible for the creation of CAD plans for clients' homes and furnishings. I maintained the construction timeline, furniture selections and fabrication, and appliance and hardware specifications. I regularly communicated (written, by phone, or in person) with contractors, site managers, and vendors.

Oakland, Ca

For this boutique interior design firm I was responsible for preparing proposals, managing client relationships, and coordinating contractors.

San Francisco Bay Area

For this high end gallery/event space I directed the change of use permit process with the City of San Francisco and managed the various contractors responsible for updating the facility - plumbers, electricians, general contractors, etc.

Kipp Bayview Academy

As a part of KIPP Bayview's after school enrichment program I taught a twice-weekly class focused on science and engineering. The class culminated with our participation in the Tech Challenge, an annual competition hosted by the Tech Museum on Innovation in San Jose, CA. The 2015 theme was earthquake safe construction in dense urban environments.

San Francisco, Ca

Oversaw the classes, instructors, and clients for the San Francisco, San Mateo, Napa, Sonoma, and Marin counties in Northern California, and spent a portion of each day fielding questions and concerns directly from parents. I negotiated contracts with community groups, schools, and parents on a seasonal cycle. I trained a group of 10 instructors and assistants on educational material and classroom management, and managed the the logistics of their teaching schedules. I prepared marketing materials, kept track of financials, and developed training programs and presentations.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Play-Well TEKnology provides elementary school enrichment classes, summer camps, and birthdays parties that illustrate the principles of architecture and engineering through Lego construction projects.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

TWT is a professional services firm specializing in civil engineering, land development, planning, surveying, and subsurface utility engineering. As a Civil Engineering Technician, was chiefly responsible for importing survey data to create topography and engineering systems. These systems included roadways and parking lots, stormwater drainage, utility connections, and disability access. I was also responsible for the creating of project binders and plan set organization. I oversaw the submittal and review process for the transportation, engineering, and planning departments.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

As a survey technician I assisted the lead surveyor with the collection of survey and project data. Survey information included topography, building locations, construction/structural placement, and road mapping. Project information included transportation counts, utility locations and type, property lines, and floodplain data.

Master'S Degree, Urban Placemaking And Management

B.S. Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Middle Eastern Studies

Activities and Societies: Hillel - Treasurer 2009, 2010

Transportation Engineering

A study abroad program in conjunction with North Carolina State University

Arabic, Middle Eastern Studies

A study abroad program in conjunction with North Carolina State University

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Civil Engineering