Mahsa Torabi
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Talented Urban Planner offering more than ten years extensive experience in field. Bring expertise in developing land use, revitalization and renewal plans for city and suburban environments. Strong problem solver and relationship builder.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Urban Designer and Planning Technician
KLM Planning Inc.
05.2021 - Current
- Provide expert technical assistance for various planning projects.
- Develop visual materials, including 3D models, concept plans, and other graphic tools to support policy planning and urban design initiatives.
- Contribute to the design and execution of GIS applications and advanced visual analysis techniques.
- Oversee the cataloging, storage, and reproduction of maps, graphics, statistics, and related datasets.
- Assist in developing urban design guidelines, standards, and recommendations through in-depth research and analysis.
- Engage in and prepare materials for public consultations, including stakeholder meetings, workshops, and presentations.
Designer (Volunteer)
Trans Canada Trial
06.2020 - Current
- Created Diagrams, Figures and maps for presentations and reports
- Created materials for Planning and design development reports
- Prepared Concept map, Draft Plan, Consent map and interim plans
- Prepared material for webpage and social media
- Created analytical figures from GIS database.
Planning/Design Technician
MHBC Planning Limited
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Developed and refined conceptual development sketches, site plans, subdivision layouts, and a range of visual materials, including 3D massing models, shadow studies, view-shed analyses, and high-quality renderings.
- Contributed to the creation of detailed report figures, graphics, and exhibits to support comprehensive planning reports, urban design briefs, public presentations, and tribunal hearings.
- Gained extensive experience across diverse urban design and land use planning projects, enhancing project quality through innovative design and strategic planning.
Executive Assistant
Lac Blanc B.V. (Trading)
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Developed and designed visually engaging corporate documents, including presentations, reports, and proposals, to enhance the company's visual identity and brand value.
- Standardized templates for memos, letters, and reports, ensuring consistency and professionalism in all corporate communications.
- Prepared detailed and comprehensive proposals for the management team, facilitating informed decision-making and strategic planning.
- Collaborated closely with various departments to gather necessary information and ensure accuracy and clarity in all documents.
Urban Planning Researcher
Road and Urban Development Ministry (Dept. of Women Affairs)
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Create a new data presentation framework that integrates multi-disciplinary information and infographics.
- Develop and design innovative visual frameworks for presenting complex urban planning data.
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure integration of diverse data sources and perspectives.
- Implement and iterate on infographic designs to effectively communicate research findings and project insights.
- Contribute to the development of an internal portal website outline for the WomenSection.
- Work closely with web developers and stakeholders to draft a comprehensive outline for the internal portal.
- Ensure the website structure supports the accessibility and usability needs of the target audience.
- Incorporate feedback and make adjustments to improve user experience and functionality.
- Database and Survey Management: Develop and manage a database for frequent surveys and create associated guideline and policy documents.
- Design and implement a database system to organize and analyze survey data efficiently.
- Conduct regular surveys to gather information relevant to urban planning and public safety.
- Analyze survey results to develop and update guideline and policy documents focused on enhancing public safety and urban planning practices.
Urban Design Trainer/ Lecturer
IA University
09.2011 - 06.2013
- Theoretical Instruction and Practical Training: Deliver comprehensive education in urban design, covering both theoretical concepts and practical applications.
- Teach urban design principles and practices through lectures, workshops, and seminars, utilizing a range of multimedia tools.
- Develop and deliver hands-on training sessions that bridge theory with practice, guiding students from initial concept development to final project presentation.
- Employ diverse teaching methods, including traditional lectures, interactive discussions, and practical exercises.
- Multimedia Content Creation: Create and integrate various multimedia materials to enhance learning experiences in urban design.
- Prepare educational documents, schedules, maps, and figures using a variety of software tools, ensuring clarity and accessibility for students.
- Design and produce presentation materials ranging from hand-drawn sketches to advanced 3D models, demonstrating the full spectrum of urban design techniques.
- Utilize different presentation methods, including digital and physical mediums, to effectively communicate design concepts and ideas.
- Software and Technology Integration: Incorporate a range of software and technologies in teaching urban design to enhance student proficiency and industry readiness.
- Teach students to use various urban design software, including CAD programs, GIS tools, and 3D modeling applications.
- Guide students in the creation of detailed maps, diagrams, and models, ensuring they gain practical experience with industry-standard tools.
Education
Master in Urban Design -
Tarbiat Modares University
07.2011
Bachelor in Urban Planning -
Azad University
07.2008
Skills
- ILLUSTRATOR
- SKETCHING
- AUTOCAD
- SITE PLAN DESIGN
- SITE PLAN
- Adobe Photoshop
- Grafische vormgeving
- Schilderen
- Computervaardigheden
- ARC GIS
- Photoshop
- Customer Service
- Adobe
- Autocad
- Illustrator
- Procreate
- Affinity Design
Additionalinformation - Relevantskills
- Assisted with preparation of concept plan, site plan, draft plan and plan of subdivision in Autocad and illustrator
- Created figures and diagrams for Urban Design Brief, Planning and Design Rationale and Architectural control Guidelines.
- Prepared material for public meetings like shadow impact study and presentation.
- Created 3D models of massing concept by considering related acts and legislations and required calculation and statistics.
- Prepared material for different reports and document such as planning justification report, TLAB, LPAT
- Implemented various site plan design proposals and solutions, including the preparation of sketching, conceptual diagrams, sections and 3D models.
- Prepared material like conceptual plans from scratch of the idea and concept to Ontario Professional Planners Institute.
Languages
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Dutch
Limited Working
Certification
- Sustainable Planning Development (Seneca College)
- Blueprint Reading for Construction( George Brown College)
- Rethink the City, New approaches to Global and Local Urban Changes (Delft X)
- Urban Design for Public Goods (Dutch Urbanism) (Delft X)
Timeline
Urban Designer and Planning Technician
KLM Planning Inc.
05.2021 - Current
Designer (Volunteer)
Trans Canada Trial
06.2020 - Current
Planning/Design Technician
MHBC Planning Limited
05.2019 - 04.2020
Executive Assistant
Lac Blanc B.V. (Trading)
03.2017 - 03.2018
Urban Planning Researcher
Road and Urban Development Ministry (Dept. of Women Affairs)
01.2016 - 01.2017
Urban Design Trainer/ Lecturer
IA University
09.2011 - 06.2013
Master in Urban Design -
Tarbiat Modares University
Bachelor in Urban Planning -
Azad University
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