FARAAS MANNAN
M: 646-438-2990
faraasmannan@gmail.com
www.faraas.com

EDUCATION

Boston Architectural College, Boston, MA                                                   09/2010 – Present
- Masters of Architecture
New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY                               09/2006 – 05/2010
- Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology
 

EXPERIENCE 

AWZ Engineering Incorporated, Montville, NJ  (06/2010 – 09/2010)
- Surveyed sites and documented findings of site erosion and existing debris
- Verified the current conditions of the site to assess illegal behavior
-  Worked on a myriad of sites including residential and public areas as well as lakes and streams
- Created easy to use tables and spreadsheets to record the findings for company use
- Analyzed finding to develop comprehensive field reports for clients to utilize as potential opportunities
- Created drafts and drawings of sites and seamlessly produced proposals to allow for client consideration

Servair Ltd., Marabella, Trinidad  (02/2010-06/2010)
- Designed web graphics and brochures for utility company based in Trinidad
- Worked with company CEO to refresh marketing strategy and rebrand
 
Jam-E-Masjid Islamic Center of Boonton, Boonton, NJ   (10/2009)
- Involved in research and initial planning of mosque expansion
- Provided assistance and insight for blueprints of new building from an architectural perspective

FREELANCE PROJECTS

Thaakat Foundation, Chicago, Illinois     (06/2010 - Present)
- Acting graphics chair for registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization to create marketing flyers, t-shirt designs, as well as continuously updating and editing current logo and design work
  
Islamic Center of Lake Hiawatha, Lake Hiawatha, NJ    (11/2009)
- Designed logo and banner for new religious center in the community

Stony Brook Intramural Basketball, Long Island, NY   (06/2009)
- Designed T-shirt logos for students of a basketball club at Stony Brook University, NY

ACTIVITIES
     
Thaakat Foundation   (06/2010 - Present)
- Non-profit dedicated to promoting volunteerism within the South Asian community        
 
NYIT Chapter of American Institute of Architecture Students  (09/2006 – 05/2010)
-Student-run organization connecting BArch students around the country        

SKILLS

Technical:
- Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Fireworks, and InDesign
- Autodesk AutoCAD, Google SketchUp, and Rhino
- Working knowledge of 3DS Max Studio, Revit, Maxwell Renderer, and Artlantis Studio
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Experience in designing models with materials ranging from wood, foam board, plexi-glass and aluminum
- CompTIA A+Certification

Professional
- Excellent ability to communicate, negotiate, and market ideas clearly
- Punctual, organized, fast learner with a drive to grow personally and professionally