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Samira Mohamed

Samira Mohamed

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

I am currently in my final year of an M.Arch program at Pratt Institute. In the past three years, I have refined my technical skills in a range of softwares from 3D modeling and drafting to computational design and visualization. I have also honed these same skills as a freelance designer alongside collaboration and coordination skills as both a designer and editor in chief for the Pratt GAUD annual publication.

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Employment 

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, US, Graduate Research and Design Assistant

This role involves a variety of projects that involve extensive editorial and project coordination roles within the Graduate Architecture and Urban Design Program (GAUD). My experience here includes managing teams, collecting content, writing and editing copies, editing photos, formatting templates, and overseeing graphic production. Additionally, I have contributed to sustainable fabrication projects, conducting research, creating 3D models, drafting, rendering, producing graphics and animations, and assisting with on-site installations. I am also involved in event planning, coordination, and creating marketing content for the GAUD.

Jul 2022 - current
 

Freelance, Brooklyn, NY, US, Designer

I worked as a contracted designer for DSLV Studio, an interior design studio in New York as well as with restaurateur Shane Davis with Public Records. My role for both positions was to draft schematic plans for interior and facade schemes, convert 2D drawings to 3D models, and create visualizations.

Jul 2023 - Feb 2024
 

Lennar Multifamily Communities, Denver, CO, US, Leasing Agent

As a leasing agent, I became adept at executing effective marketing, leasing, and renewal strategies to achieve occupancy, revenue, and resident retention goals. My primary focus was on prospect engagement and tours for which I would interact with potential residents through effective communication by showcasing the community's amenities and features. I provided informative and professional property tours, highlighting key selling points and addressing inquiries to assist prospective residents in their decision-making process. My role also involved resident retention by providing exceptional service and ensuring resident satisfaction throughout the lease term. The role also honed my market knowledge by staying informed about market trends, competitor offerings, and industry developments to make informed recommendations and adjustments to leasing strategies.

Jan 2020 - Mar 2021
 

West Elm, Denver, CO, US, Design Associate

As a West Elm Design Associate, my focus was to provide exceptional customer service for customer's outstanding shopping experience. This required an extensive knowledge of West Elm's product offerings and design aesthetics so that I effectively assisted customers in finding the perfect furniture, home decor, and accessories to enhance their living spaces. I utilized this expertise to offer personalized recommendations and guide customers through the purchasing process.This also required knowledge of interior design trends and store promotions and sales initiatives. Because of this role, I am able to effectively communicate product information and present it in an accessible way for customers to make confident decisions.

Aug 2019 - Jan 2020
 

Education 

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, US, MArch, Architecture

Sep 2021 - current
 

University of Colorado at Denver, Denver, CO, US, Bachelors, Architecture

Sep 2014 - May 2019
 

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