Construction Management Research Assistant
Resume:
Safeya Al Drees, MArch
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SUMMARY
Motivated Master of Architecture student seeking an architectural internship to apply my design, visualization, and research skills in a collaborative studio environment. Passionate about sustainable design, high-performance buildings, and integrating emerging technologies such as AI and BIM into architectural workflows. Eager to contribute to impactful projects while gaining hands-on professional experience. EDUCATION
May 2026 Master of Architecture (Expected)
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY MUNCIE, IN
● Focus: High-Performance Building Design, AI Integration in Architecture July 2021 Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering BURAIMI UNIVERSITY OMAN
● GPA 3.64/4
EXPERIENCE
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY – DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT MUNCIE, IN Aug 2024 -
Present Graduate Research Assistant
● Conducted research on AI tools in construction management and design software across project phases
● Supported faculty in high-performance building studies, focusing on intelligent process automation
● Co-developed academic publications and design technology presentations Jan 2024 –June 2024
FINAN ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY MUSCAT, OMAN
Architect
● Independently managed the complete design cycle for multiple concurrent projects, including: Five residential building designs, three landscape development projects, three interior design projects
● Maintained high performance and creativity across deliverables while meeting accelerated deadlines.
● Ensured cohesive design storytelling through drawings, digital models, and client-facing presentation materials
Dec 2020 – Dec 2023
AL NAKHLAH AL TAYEBAH LLC SAHAM, OMAN
Architect
● Led the design and planning of projects across residential, commercial, civic, and governmental sectors
● Executed site analysis, environmental and cultural research to inform context-sensitive designs
● Developed architectural solutions using AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Lumion, emphasizing both vertical and horizontal planning
● Reimagined and revitalized existing structures through adaptive reuse strategies that preserved cultural significance
● Designed and implemented virtual reality (VR) walkthroughs to evaluate spatial relationships, user experiences, and environmental responsiveness
● Collaborated on the design of a comprehensive safety and construction plan for an international port
● Contributed to a strategic liquid waste disposal project for a national water purification agency Aug 2023 – Nov 2023
ARKAN CONSULTATION & ARCHITECTS SOHAR, OMAN
Architectural Designer (Intern)
● Directed façade and landscape design for residential and industrial projects.
● Produced high-fidelity architectural renderings, animations, and immersive VR content for design reviews and stakeholder engagement.
April 2023 – July 2023
BEAU PROPERTY MANAGEMENT NEW YORK, NY
3D Architectural Designer (Intern)
● Developed façade concepts for three hotel projects and one motel, adhering to classical European
(Italian and French) architectural aesthetics.
● Utilized a suite of tools including Revit, AutoCAD, V-Ray, Twinmotion, and Adobe Photoshop to produce photorealistic renders and animations.
June 2021 –May 2021
AL NAKHLAH AL TAYEBAH LLC SAHAM, OMAN
Administrative Coordinator
● Managed supplier communications, procurement processes, and logistics for architecture and engineering projects.
● Authored detailed correspondence, including proposals, invoices, contracts, and government-related documentation.
● Negotiated and executed global procurement of high-value machinery, sensitive mechanical components, and architectural materials.
● Implemented competitive pricing strategies and profitability analysis to optimize purchasing outcomes.
SKILLS
● Design & Modeling: Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3Ds Max, MidJourney
● Rendering & Visualization: V-Ray, Lumion, Enscape, Twinmotion, Corona, Prome.AI
● VR & Immersive Tech: Unity, Blender, Unreal Engine
● Graphics & UI: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
● Workflow & Management: BIM, AI tools in design, Construction documentation
● Languages: Arabic (Native), English (Fluent), Turkish (Conversational), Spanish (Basic) Certifications
● WELL Certificate (In Progress)
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