Experienced Architect with a substantiated history of working in the architecture & design industry. She is a determined & highly efficient with the ability to juggle many tasks. Throughout her work experiences, she has proven to possess an ability to ensure architectural designs are functional, safe, & meet the needs of the client. Possesses a thirst for knowledge and accomplishing certifications.
Maria is now looking for a suitable position with a company that has a enviable reputation for imaginative, high quality designs & where the work is always varied & exciting.
Freelance | Sept 2016 – Present
Private Villas – Apartment
– Creating designs and renders as per instruction provided by client.
– Meeting with clients and lead brainstorming sessions to capture clients’ needs on the design.
– Completing construction documents.
Project Manager/Architect | In-House | May 2017 – Nov 2017
– Site Supervision including speaking to suppliers & engineers in order to complete works in a timely fashion
– Manages and Supervises over 15 workers for a over 750m project – Gym.
– Schedules material and equipment purchases and delivery.
– Ensures that all assigned work is completed on time and within agreed budgets.
– Prepares BOQs and Architectural drawings for multiple projects.
– Sets out Project works in accordance with Drawings & Specification.
Intern/Assistant Project Manager | Premium Projects | Dec 2015 – April 2016
One Oak, Marfaa / Sursock Yards, Achrafieh
– Prepared multiple templates that would aid in comparing any new modifications concerning quotations/VOs/cost estimation.
– Worked in tandem with suppliers & engineers to coordinate design development and construction documents.
– Adapted plans according to circumstances & resolved any problems that may arise during construction; prepared shop drawings of these modifications on site to get the approval of the concerned interior architect.
– Conducted & documented field observations to monitor the progress of construction. Then explained plans to administrative staff, suppliers, & clients.
– Helped to monitor the flow of development activities to ensure completion of architectural work for new construction projects through regular site visits.
– Performed Quantity Surveying (Doing the assessments & the cost preparation of internal finishes).
Site Architect | Helou Construction | Aug 2015 – Dec 2015
Private Projects
– Monitored the ongoing construction of the work through site supervision
– Met regularly with contractors to ensure the project progress according to plan and resolved any issues.
– Kept track of new developments and reported to supervisor.
Intern | Khatib & Alami | July 2014 – August 2014
“Beirut Terraces” Site by Herzog & De Meuron – Downtown, Beirut
– Conducted daily Site Inspections (Blockwork, Tiling, Finishing..)
– Reviewed architectural documents for conflict with the other disciplines.
– Corrected Shop drawings and validated their implementation.
Lebanese American University | Byblos, Lebanon | 2009 – 2015
– Freshman Arts; GPA: 2.84 Fall 2009 – Spring 2010
– Major: Architecture; GPA: 2.82 Fall 2010 – Spring 2015
– Extra-curricular activity: 2014 Designer, Journalist: 1st issue of the LAU Architecture Magazine, a Student Publication
Antonine Sisters School | Ghazir, Lebanon | 2005 – 2009
– Secondary 3 Socio – Economics
Telopea Park School | Canberra, Australia | 1999 – 2005
– Grade 2 – Grade 8
Lycee Francais de New Delhi | New Delhi, India | 1994 – 1999
– Pre-school – Grade 2
LEED Green Associate | Nov 2016
U.S Green Building Council
Essential Revit Architecture | February 2017
Building Information Management Middle East – BIM-ME
Advanced Revit Architecture | September 2018
Building Information Management Middle East – BIM-ME
– Organizational, project management and planning skills, including the ability to juggle multiple tasks (Ability to prioritize and plan effectively).
– Leadership skills as well as the ability to work successfully within a team of other professionals.
– An analytical mind with excellent problem-solving ability.
– A keen eye for the detail of specific tasks, combined with an understanding of how such specifics fit in with the project as a whole.
– Excellent design, drafting skills, and proficiency with computer-aided design.
– Developed verbal and written communication skills.
– Quick and eager learner.
English – Bilingual Proficiency (Spoken/Written)
French – Limited Proficiency in speaking, Full Oral understanding
Arabic – Elementary Proficiency (Oral understanding, no writing experience)
Every year, LGBC represented by the Awareness and Educational committee, takes part in Green apple day, an initiative from World GBC that happens in the last two weeks of September. It aims to spread awareness in schools about sustainable issues. This year it was a collaborative work with Dar al Handassah in Beirut.
Event details: visiting some schools in Lebanon, giving a presentation about a certain environmental topic, then doing a related exercise.
Our Group presented to a group of students from Sabis International School located in Adma, Keserwan. Our focus was on spreading awareness about the causes and effects of Land and Soil Pollution. In addition, there were 2 activities that the students helped out with: a paint moss graffiti on a 10x3m wall, and a vegetable planting where the students planted different types on vegetables and seeds on a small landscape on the school playground.
