Maria Bitar
Architect at Ras Al Khaimah Municipality Department- Claim this Profile
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French Limited working proficiency
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Arabic Elementary proficiency
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Elias Abou Mrad
It is my pleasure to write this recommendation for Miss Maria Bitar whom I have known since October 2018 as an Urban Planning Team member. Miss Bitar has been working on multiple urban planning projects, policies, and urban design guidelines under my direct supervision. She has demonstrated her capacities beyond her position’s initial scope. Miss Bitar collaborates regularly with multidisciplinary teams of urban planners, urban designers, survey, and utility engineers and has proved to have excellent organizational and communication skills. Moreover, she proved to have a high level of discipline, excellent work ethics, and capacity to work well alone or in a team. I have noticed Miss Bitar to be insightful, critical, with a remarkable attention to detail and aim for design excellence; her upward learning curve give her great potential for career development.
Elias Abou Mrad
It is my pleasure to write this recommendation for Miss Maria Bitar whom I have known since October 2018 as an Urban Planning Team member. Miss Bitar has been working on multiple urban planning projects, policies, and urban design guidelines under my direct supervision. She has demonstrated her capacities beyond her position’s initial scope. Miss Bitar collaborates regularly with multidisciplinary teams of urban planners, urban designers, survey, and utility engineers and has proved to have excellent organizational and communication skills. Moreover, she proved to have a high level of discipline, excellent work ethics, and capacity to work well alone or in a team. I have noticed Miss Bitar to be insightful, critical, with a remarkable attention to detail and aim for design excellence; her upward learning curve give her great potential for career development.
Elias Abou Mrad
It is my pleasure to write this recommendation for Miss Maria Bitar whom I have known since October 2018 as an Urban Planning Team member. Miss Bitar has been working on multiple urban planning projects, policies, and urban design guidelines under my direct supervision. She has demonstrated her capacities beyond her position’s initial scope. Miss Bitar collaborates regularly with multidisciplinary teams of urban planners, urban designers, survey, and utility engineers and has proved to have excellent organizational and communication skills. Moreover, she proved to have a high level of discipline, excellent work ethics, and capacity to work well alone or in a team. I have noticed Miss Bitar to be insightful, critical, with a remarkable attention to detail and aim for design excellence; her upward learning curve give her great potential for career development.
Elias Abou Mrad
It is my pleasure to write this recommendation for Miss Maria Bitar whom I have known since October 2018 as an Urban Planning Team member. Miss Bitar has been working on multiple urban planning projects, policies, and urban design guidelines under my direct supervision. She has demonstrated her capacities beyond her position’s initial scope. Miss Bitar collaborates regularly with multidisciplinary teams of urban planners, urban designers, survey, and utility engineers and has proved to have excellent organizational and communication skills. Moreover, she proved to have a high level of discipline, excellent work ethics, and capacity to work well alone or in a team. I have noticed Miss Bitar to be insightful, critical, with a remarkable attention to detail and aim for design excellence; her upward learning curve give her great potential for career development.
Credentials
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edX Verified Certificate for Aquaponics – the circular food production system
edXDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
edX Verified Certificate for Sustainable Urban Development
edXDec, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
Google Digital GarageJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification
Aveta Business InstituteMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management Essential Certification
Management and Strategy InstituteMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Six Sigma Yellow Belt
6SIGMAstudy - The global certification body for six sigma certificationsMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Revit Advanced
AutodeskJun, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Revit Essential
AutodeskJan, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
LEED Green Associate
U.S. Green Building CouncilNov, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Ras Al Khaimah Municipality Department
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United Arab Emirates
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Architect
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Oct 2018 - Present
- Cross-disciplinary coordination on a daily basis with Urban Planners & support engineers (road design, utility, hydrology engineers) ensuring final designs comply with regulations & quality standards.- Creates standards for all visuals with computer-aided design (CAD) software.- Assist in the preparation of conceptual, preliminary & detailed urban designs, site layouts & supporting materials (reports, maps, drawings) for master planning & urban development projects.- Increases efficiency of work by 20% through different organizational strategies. - Performed quality control reviews on files received from planners (structural plan, detail planning…).- Works on data collection, analysis, & investigations of parcels & properties for different expropriation/affection studies.- Setting up primary and distribution substation locations.- Compiled the electrical grid plan report detailing CAPEX & OPEX, & corridor implications of each HV layout.
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Executive Marketing Manager
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May 2019 - Sep 2020
- Managing the design & production of promotional materials, such as photoshoots & video contents, in order to deliver content on social media platforms- Hands-on experience in the creative process, marketing, graphic design, & brand development, using multiple programs. - Researched & analyzed market trends and competitors.- Set communication & advertising strategies in line with the brands' marketing objectives- Worked with the owner to produce new ideas for company branding, promotional campaigns, and marketing communications.- Evaluated trends, assess new data, and keep up to date with the latest marketing techniques
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Freelance Architect
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Sep 2016 - Oct 2019
- Responsible from the design development stage & construction drawings till the project handover.- Lead brainstorming sessions to organize clients’ ideas & turn them into a concrete design. - Developed complex technical designs to ensure an exemplary solution is delivered that meets quality parameters, project timelines & budgetary requirements.Projects include:- International College - Bliss Street - Ras Beirut * Entrance Re-Design * Administration Re-Design * Alumni Offices Re-Design * Steam Lab for both Campuses- Private Residences- Dietitian Office
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Edco Industries
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Lebanon
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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May 2018 - Sep 2018
- Extracted precast element quantities from construction drawings.- Drafted installation accessory detail & as built shop drawings & cutting lists for precast item production & installation.- Monitored installation QA/QC & progress of the production/installation on site to be in compliance with shop drawing plans & project deadlines.- Synchronized with & supervised third party sub-contractors. - Extracted precast element quantities from construction drawings.- Drafted installation accessory detail & as built shop drawings & cutting lists for precast item production & installation.- Monitored installation QA/QC & progress of the production/installation on site to be in compliance with shop drawing plans & project deadlines.- Synchronized with & supervised third party sub-contractors.
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Project Manager
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May 2017 - Nov 2017
- Performed technical review & created architectural drawings to support constructions projects.- Coordinated between suppliers & engineers in order to complete works in a timely fashion; Directed & supervised over 15 employees. - Improved schedule of material & equipment purchases & delivery by 20%. - Suggested a new tactic to managing all employees, resulting in a 15% increase in productivity.- Ensured that all works are completed on time & within agreed budgets, as well as all works are in accordance with drawings & specifications. - Prepared BOQs & Architectural drawings for multiple projects
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Premium Projects
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Lebanon
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Assistant Intern
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Dec 2015 - Mar 2016
- Worked between the office and 2 construction sites(main: One Oak - Marfaa, Sursock Yards - Achrafieh).- Made sure that the Payment Request Forms are done precisely with the required documents attached- Prepared templates reflecting the comparison between the original quotation and the VO proforma. As well as templates of cost estimation of the VO of the client.- Worked in tandem with suppliers and engineers to coordinate design development and construction documents.- Adapted plans according to circumstances and resolved any problems that may arise during construction; prepared detailed drawings of these modifications on site to get the approval of the interior architect. - Conducted and documented field observations to monitor progress of construction.- Helped to monitor the flow of development activities to ensure completion of architectural work for new construction projects through regular work site visits.- Interpreted and explained plans to administrative staff, suppliers, and clients.- Performed Quantity Surveying (Assessments and cost preparation of internal finishes)
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Khatib & Alami
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Singapore
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Design Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern
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Jul 2014 - Aug 2014
Internship at Khatib & Alami - Beirut Terraces Site by Herzog & De Meuron- Conducted daily Site Inspections (Blockwork, Tiling, Waterproofing, Door Installation...)- Reviewed architectural documents for potential conflict with other disciplines - Corrected Shop Drawings and validated their implementation Internship at Khatib & Alami - Beirut Terraces Site by Herzog & De Meuron- Conducted daily Site Inspections (Blockwork, Tiling, Waterproofing, Door Installation...)- Reviewed architectural documents for potential conflict with other disciplines - Corrected Shop Drawings and validated their implementation
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Education
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Lebanese American University
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture -
Antonine Sisters School
High School, Economics -
Telopea Park School
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Lycée Français de Delhi