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Ava Farahbod

Toronto,ON

Summary

Detail-oriented and creative urban designer with 3 years of experience in urban design and project assistant. Proficient in AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, and other relevant software. Strong organizational skills equipped with strong research, analysis, and design skills. Eager to contribute to Weston Consulting team in creating sustainable and engaging communities through innovative urban design solutions.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Urban Designer Assistant

Shahrig
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Developed and implemented a community-driven land-use plan promoting sustainable development, improved livelihoods, and environmental protection.
  • Contributed to the conceptualization and design of an urban infill project aimed at revitalizing underutilized spaces within the city.
  • Assisted in the development of Master Plans for housing and commercial developments
  • Collaborated with local stakeholders to create a comprehensive land-use plan prioritizing sustainability and environmental conservation.
  • Assisted project managers in coordinating and executing urban design briefs, guidelines, and framework projects. Conducted research, liaised with stakeholders, and ensured project timelines and deliverables were met.
  • Contributed to urban design policy analysis, guidelines and report writing
  • Created visually compelling materials, including maps, 2D and 3D drawings, and graphics to support urban design projects. Engaged with the public, stakeholders, and design teams.
  • Provided administrative support by taking meeting minutes, organizing documents, and preparing presentations to convey project updates and proposals.

Project Assistant

Tarhe No-Andishan
07.2021 - 03.2023
  • Performed general office duties such as filing, organizing documents, and scheduling appointments.
  • Assisted with proofreading, editing, and formatting documents.
  • Created GIS maps, AutoCAD maps, and PowerPoint presentations.
  • Coordinated and scheduled project meetings and acted as a stand-in for the project manager.

Education

Business management studies with career focus in project management -

Toronto Metropolitan University
06.2024

Master of Arts - Urban Design

Tehran University of Art
01.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Urban Engineering

Tehran University of Art
01.2019

Skills

  • Microsoft office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio)
  • AutoCAD
  • Arc GIS & Arc SCENE
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Sketch up
  • Twin motion, VRay, & Lumion
  • ENVI-MET
  • SPSS
  • Space syntax
  • Camtasia
  • Site analysis
  • Strong research and analytical abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality work and maintaining integrity

Websites

Researches

  • Designing Smart Urban Tourism Path Using Augmented Reality Method Case Study: 15 Khordad St., district 12 of Tehran city (February 2021)
  • Investigating Participation in Urban Development Projects Case Study: Sadeghieh neighbourhood in district two of Tehran municipality (July 2020)
  • The Effect Of Street Design On Thermal Comfort Case Study: Ferdowsi Street in Region 12 of Tehran (January 2021)

Languages

  • English (Fluent)
  • Spanish (Intermediate)
  • Persian (Native)

Certification

  • manifesto for Just City, Delft University of Technology, oct 2022.

Timeline

Urban Designer Assistant

Shahrig
06.2023 - 12.2023

Project Assistant

Tarhe No-Andishan
07.2021 - 03.2023

Business management studies with career focus in project management -

Toronto Metropolitan University

Master of Arts - Urban Design

Tehran University of Art

Bachelor of Arts - Urban Engineering

Tehran University of Art

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