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Sarah Afifi

Sarah Afifi

Boston, MA, US

 

About 

An architectural designer pursuing my Master of Architecture degree at Boston Architectural College. As I am professionally involved in the AEC industry, I apply my interest in sustainable design and smart buildings to enhance the future of building performance and to deliver smart and resilient designs via active contribution to our society.

Employment 

IA Interior Architects, Boston, MA, US, Architecture Job Captain

● Collaborate with the AEC team to elevate the design and construction processes by improving coordination resulting in less request for information and design errors, by utilizing BIM 360 software to share CAD files with the project team and develop a process to track changes.
● Attend and document weekly OAC meetings to ensure project design scope accuracy, and communicate with the engineering and construction teams on project-related issues, which lowered emerging site challenges by 30% through
the use of revision control techniques and software.
● Review, process, and respond to submittals and RFIs submitted by the Contractor during the construction phase, and coordinate with the Contractor to resolve any discrepancies between the Contract Documents and site execution as well as follow up with any necessary Addendums or Bulletins.
● Maintain code compliance with strict conformance to the firm-wide and Industry quality standards.
● Review work progress against project goals and milestones.
● Develop full sets for all project phases; schematic Design, Design development, and Contract Drawings, and perform QA/QC for each phase.

Mar 2022 - Aug 2023
 

KME Architects, Las Vegas, NV, US, Architecture Job Captain

● Coordinate and communicate with interdisciplinary teams on various projects to maintain project schedule
● Manage and delegate several project tasks to ensure deadlines are promptly met
● Develop full architecture documents starting with programming and concept phases until submission to the
corresponding jurisdiction
● Contribute and engage in team-oriented discussions through the sharing of ideas and visual skills as well as providing solutions to foreseen challenges
● Research and develop architectural drawings according to the latest building standards such as the IBC, ANSI, UFAS,
OSHA, and zoning regulations
● Visit the project site and perform punch walks and surveys.
● Construct 3D point cloud models using different software and conducting site visits to scan the existing conditions using a hi-tech laser scanner.
● Manage and implement LEED core principles on multiple projects simultaneously and apply for their LEED Certification.

Nov 2019 - Mar 2022
 

MTA - Mohamed Talaat Architects, Cairo, Egypt, Architect

● Led a small team of interns in the production of architecture drawings for a small, high-end Residential compound in Turkey.
● Coordinated, proposed, and assisted the marketing team in the production of marketing graphic media for the residential project in Turkey
● Developed full architecture sets for all design phases including Construction documents followed by Construction Administration for multiple residential and commercial projects
● Prepared and proposed schematic sets for MPE and landscape, as well as conducting all coordination efforts with various engineers and consultants to ensure quality and accuracy of execution promptly
● Designed and developed interior and landscape mood boards for a residential villa in Cairo after one-on-one meetings with the client

Jan 2017 - May 2019
 

M.U.S.T. - Misr University for Science and Technology, Cairo, Egypt, Teaching Assistant

* Assisted Professors in creating and delivering learning materials to students for various studio courses and working drawing courses as well.
* Assisted in developing and monitoring quizzes, exams, and assignments to meet course objectives.
* Conducting one-on-one, and course sections for groups of students to provide academic support to students as well as guide and monitor student progress.

Sep 2015 - Dec 2016
 

Education 

Boston Architectural College (BAC), Boston, MA, US, Online M. Arch

*Pursuing my Master in Architecture (Online path) Degree from BAC with 3 semesters to go - ( Expected Graduation Dec. 2025)
* Current overall CGPA: 3.46

Aug 2021 - current
 

M.U.S.T. - Misr University for Science and Technology, Cairo, Egypt, BArch, B.Sc. in Architecture

* Honors: Cum Laude
* Thesis grade: Very Good

Sep 2009 - Jun 2015
 

Awards 

Cum Laude, 3rd Place

2015
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills