EDUCATION

Algonquin College, Ottawa, Canada September 2017 – April 2019

Bachelor of Building Science

Algonquin College, Ottawa, Canada January 2013 – December 2015 Architectural Technology

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Design Tools • AutoCAD, Revit – expertise gained through working drawing and course projects

• Adobe Photoshop, Sketchup – extensively used to design presentation boards and graphical portfolio

Highlighted Skills

Building Science

Program-related

Skills

• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Experience working in large and small teams at college

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, which were developed through personal, and educational experiences

• Efficient time and project management skills gained through intense academic and work schedules

• Freehand sketching

• Hand drafting

• Sketching

• Ability to optimize building performance by promoting industry standards such as LEED (energy efficiency, structural durability, low environmental impact and a healthy living environment)

• Place code requirements and principals of different energy and environmental assessment tools (such as LEED certification)

• Describe and solve real world problems using theoretical and practical applications of engineering

• Fundamental knowledge of electricity generation, current and voltage calculations

• Structural and framing design

• Assessment of the sub-grade geological materials related to construction of foundations

Fatima Hussam

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Architectural

Technology

Program-related

Skills

• Communicate with clients, contractors, other building professionals, and approval authorities

• Interpretation of design drawings with respect to building code requirements

• Prepare, read, interpret, and revise drawings, and other graphical representations used in building projects

• Obtain, analyze, prepare and revise specifications and other project documents used in design and construction

• Prepare estimates of time, costs, and quantity; and participate in the tendering process

• Contribute to the design of architectural projects

• Contribute to the analysis, planning, and preparation of site planning documents

• Assess buildings and their interiors, and make recommendations for their repurposing and renovation

• Ensure personal safety and contribute to the safety of others in the workplace

• Participate in sustainable design and building practices

• Assist in the planning, scheduling, and monitoring of building

• Apply business principles to design and building practices

• Comply with the legal and ethical requirements of an architectural technologist in the practice of building design and construct. PROJECTS

Jan 018 – Apr 018

Farnsworth House Project – BIM Project

Algonquin College, Ottawa

• Revit building modelling

• Built building structures

• Interior elements coordination

Sept 017 – Dec 017

Jul 016 – Apr 017

Jan 015 – Dec 015

Neighborhood Evaluation and Planning – Urban Planning project Algonquin College, Ottawa

• Researched Central Ottawa: The Core Neighborhoods

• Presented site plan, opportunities, transportation routes, challenges, intensification options, and parking space

• Written report submitted

326 Moodie Drive Project – Kastone Construction Management Freelance (Volunteer)

• Architectural designer – AutoCAD/ Revit

• Project coordinator assistant

• Revit modelling

Site design project – Third year project

Algonquin College, Ottawa

• Renovating an existing building for the Zibi project

• Building an extension to Algonquin College Residence.

• Present the scaled model using both hard boards and a complete model of the Zibi project in Revit and AutoCAD.

• Preparing structural, mechanical, and electrical systems to both buildings using Revit and AutoCAD.

Jan 014 – Apr 014 Model building – Design project

Algonquin College, Ottawa

• Sketched and rendered the plans, and elevations of a particular house

• Built and presented the scaled model using hard boards WORK EXPERIENCE

Mar – Aug 018

Apr 016 – Current

ART Engineering Inc. – 171 Walgreen Rd, Carp, ON

• Structural Drafting Technician

Al-Mulla CPA’s Professional Co. – A14-2285 St. Laurent Blvd.

• Bookkeeper / Payroll Clerk

o Conducting daily banking activities

o Producing various financial reports

o Reconciling bank statements

o Organize and sort client’s documents and prepare bookkeeping packages

o Prepare payroll cheques and set up new employees for payroll o Filing of Nil remittance forms on CRA

• Compliance Officer Assistant

o Monitor money transfers and large cash transactions in/out of Canada o Report large cash and suspicious transactions to the government

(Fintrac)

• Administrative

o Receptionist

o Decent knowledge in CaseWare and Microsoft Office o Prepare income tax forms for new clients

o Organize and prepare clients’ year end and corporate tax packages Dec 015 – Jul 016

Walmart- Laurentian Place – 1375 Baseline Road

• Self-checkout assistant – greet customers and determine their specific needs

• Successfully sell credit card applications on the daily basis

• Maintain an accurate cash draw of over $1500 per shift

• Package customer purchases in an organized fashion

• Effectively utilize resources to successfully complete projects Nov 013 – Jan 016

McDonalds – 1375 Baseline Road

• Cashier

• Maintain professional customers interactions

• Kitchen assistant – during peak hours

• Lobby assistant when necessary

REFERENCES

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