Architect Project
Resume:
DORA DORACHATER CHATER
Architect
** ***** ** ***** ***-Trilingual French / English / Arabic
ABOUT ME
Well rounded & reliable Architect with 10 years’ experience from both Developper & consultant side in France, Middle East and North Africa. Broad creative vision, Autodesk and Adobe expertise, attention to detail and project management experience.
Highly curious & passionate about arts with customer focus and strong commitment to high quality work.
CAREER HISTORY:
Project Architect Arena Middle East & Asia
Aug 2019 – Present Dubai, UAE
To produce innovative and creative architectural interior design concepts for temporary architecture, hospitality and event interiors.
Responsibility for taking and developing briefs, design concepts, client presentations, through developed design and into technical design phases to delivered structure/event. Assistant professor October 2018 – August 2019
Heriot-Watt University Dubai, UAE
My role was to assist professors and deliver quality interior design & architecture courses to undergraduate students
• Organized & delivered various courses such as workshops, interactive classes & external industry speakers
• Created new briefs (examinations) in line with the British curriculum and the new yearly learning outcomes
• Guided, lead and mentored students in research / studio projects.
• Adapted classes and courses according to real time student academic progress (weekly monitoring)
• Participated to weekly meetings to assess students and courses progression and plan ahead according to course leader agenda.
• Assisted and supported Professors during their courses and beforehand when preparing for materials or other resources.
Key Achievements:
• Helped 5 students to get a summer internship in Dubai.
• Had been nominated as the most innovative assistant professor of the year by the Student Council. Concept Design Architect July 2015 – August 2017
Asil Interiors Dubai, UAE
• Acted as the chief architect for 5 residential projects and actively took part in other commercial projects
• Met with clients to define various project specifications and prepared creative presentations & artworks using sketches, 3D visualization tools & CAD drawings software
• Carefully delivered various shop drawings & furniture’s’ specifications.
• Maintained the highest quality standards and monitored the site’s Health, Safety & Environment.
• Selected and supervised up to 10 suppliers to ensure on-budget and timely project completion
• Prepared and handled the Asil Interiors branding, and templates. Key Achievements:
• Secured 5 new projects and extensions from our existing clients mainly due to our 100% client satisfaction delivery.
• Converted around 50% of prospect presentations into signed projects by delivering outstanding work the 1st time around.
• Trained and grew the team from 3 junior staff members to 5 reliable architects, interior designers and draftsmen in around 6 months.
• Delivered my drawings 100% on-time every time there was no last minute changes PERSONAL DETAILS:
Address: Dubai -UAE
Situation: UAE resident
****.******@*****.***
ae.linkedin.com/dora-
chater
KEY SKILLS:
Knowledge & Expertise:
10 years of experience in
Architecture, Graphic
Design and
Project Management.
Architectural Experience:
Experienced in designing
commercial buildings,
banks, and luxurious
housing units, private
and commercial proper-
ties.
Technical Skills:
Project management,
leadership, teamwork,
problem solving skills,
creativity,
organisational skills,
excellent communication
skills, client management,
report writing,
attention to detail,
strong work
ethic and emotional
intelligence.
Languages:
Bilingual in Arabic and
French.
Professional proficiency in
English
EDUCATION &
QUALIFICATIONS:
Project Management
Professional (PMP)®
Ongoing
Abadir - Accademia di
Belle Arti, Catania
2015 – 2015
Statement of participa-
tion in Architecture 1O1
course
National Centre for Tech-
nical Support, (CNAT)
2014 – 2015
Qualification in Project
Management
Polytechnic School of Ar-
chitecture & Urban Plan-
ning
2002 – 2007
(EPAU) Masters - Archi-
tecture.
HOBBIES & INTERESTS:
Ecology & environmental
friendly urbanism
Volunteer in the Dubai
Autism Center
Portfolio Link: https://issuu.com/dorachaterrebbah Project Manager Sept 2012 – June 2015
ARPC (Governemental Agency) Algiers, Algeria
• Defined and wrote the complete project specification for the construction of 2 large cultural buildings
(The Algerian National Opera and The African Museum)
• Conducted 8 cultural projects bids from A to Z (Selection of suppliers, briefing, proposal reviews, drawings, material specs, commercial negotiation, contract signature…etc.).
• Monitored and successfully delivered the required approvals and permits for 5 projects.
• Regularly monitored and inspected up to 3 large construction sites in line with the project specifications.
• Successfully defined and implemented the organization of 3 international architectural conferences and events, including the interior design (stands, conference rooms…etc.), scenography, the laser and light shows…etc.
Key Project Achievements:
• Helped my employer save around 30% of the project costs by recommending a different structural solution.
• Drastically improved the quality standards and the sites’ Health, Safety& Environment for all my projects.
• Completed 3 of the largest projects in the organization’s recent history, including The Algerian National Opera, The African Museum, The Algerian Museum of Art Modern. Lead Architect April 2008 – Aug 2012
ATSP +La Ville Paris, France
• Prepared and delivered over 10 shop drawings and clients presentations for publics schools in France (Toulouse) and successfully acquired the relevant approvals from the different authorities.
• Conducted and moderated several client meetings, and reported the project progress to a panel of 8 decision makers (Chief Architect, Urban Planner, Technical Director…etc.)
• Conceptualized and developed 3D models& graphic design concepts and presented creative proposals for more than 10 projects.
• Maintained the highest quality standards and monitored the site’s Health, Safety & Environment in 2 commercial projects.
• Successfully managed and supervised the construction of the headquarters building of BNP Paribas Bank
• Trained and supervised both permanent and temporary staff during the entire project.
• Created and coordinated work schedule to ensure coverage and smooth office operations. Key Project Achievements:
• Successfully secured over 6 new residential projects, (including shops and amenities) for urgent an housing programin Algeria and France by delivering outstanding work 100% on-time and on- budget.
• Grew the design team from 2 junior staff members to 5 reliable architects within8 months. Junior Architect July 2007 – March 2008
Archi Espace – Architecture Agency Algiers, Algeria
• Assisted the Project Manager on 5 residential and commercial projects in Algeria.
• Delivered3D models, shop drawings, graphic design concepts and presentations for over 10 projects.
• Built excellent long-term relationships with clients, maintaining ongoing communication and fostering solutions.
Key Project Achievements:
• Was promoted from Trainee to Junior Architect in less than 4 months
• Was recognized for being one of the hardest working employee in the company
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