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Ahmad Al-Dafar

Ahmad Al-Dafar

Syracuse, NY, US

 
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About 

I am an architect finishing up my master's degree at Syracuse University, I am here on a Fulbright scholarship and I am looking for an entry-level architect position or internship. 

I have a great interest in sustainable design, passive design and resilience. I possess great skills in Revit, AutoCAD, Lumion, and Photoshop.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Support students in Islamic Architecture course by leading discussions and grading assignments.

Aug 2021 - current
 

Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, Syracuse, NY

Assisted Prof. Daekwon Park by providing architectural visualization drawings for a book on the history of materials used in Korean architecture.

Mar 2021 - May 2021
 

Norwegian Refugee Council, Amman, Jordan , Project Management Technical Officer

• Worked with a team in an NGO providing emergency relief response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis.
• Performed project cycle management (PCM) related tasks including financial management of projects.
• Supported development of concept notes and project proposals.

May 2018 - Dec 2020
 

SELA for Vocational Training and Protection of Heritage, Amman, Jordan, AutoCAD & Revit Tutor

Provided training of trainers (TOT) for staff, AutoCAD for documentation and Revit for 3D Modelling.

Nov 2018 - Feb 2019
 

SELA for Vocational Training and Protection of Heritage, Petra, Jordan, Intern Architect

• Introduced design solutions for historical sites and created illustrations and 3D models.
• Conducted site visits and maintenance of the Winged Lions Project in Petra, Jordan.
• Delivered a 32-hour training with University of Durham on “Engaging the Youth in Learning from their
Heritage” (2019)

May 2017 - Aug 2018
 

Education 

Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, US, Masters, MS Architecture - Design | Energy | Futrures

Sep 2020 - Dec 2021
 

Hashemite University, Zarqa', JO, BArch, Architectural Engineering

Sep 2012 - Jan 2018
 

Awards 

KADDB Undergrad Thesis Award Fund, Grant

Won KADDB Undergrad Thesis Award Fund for my undergrad project OPTIMUS, trying to reimagine schooling systems in Jordan through Architecture.

2017
 

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