Rawan Al-Soodani
Oakville,ON
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant - Concrete and Materials Laboratory
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, Canada
10.2025 - Current
- Conducted experimental testing on fire-exposed and non-exposed concrete slabs, following standardized lab procedures
- Collected, analyzed, and organized experimental data using Excel spreadsheets to support ongoing research
- Coordinated schedules and tasks with fellow research assistants, lab technicians, and supervising professor to ensure efficient lab operations and to avoid conflicts
- Maintained accurate records and ensured compliance with laboratory safety and quality standards
- Developed familiarity with material behavior, structural performance, and testing methodologies relevant to infrastructure applications
Medical Office Administrator
MiClinic
Mississauga, Canada
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Managed patient records, scheduling, phone communications, and medical documentation
- Developed strong communication, time management, and multitasking skills transferable to engineering project environments
Customer Service
Varying Places
Mississauga/Oakville, Canada
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Developed customer support, complaint resolution, communication, and adaptability
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) - Civil Engineering
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
Toronto, ON04-2029
Skills
- some experience with AutoCad
- fundamentals of C language
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Experimental data collection
- Spreadsheet analysis
- Technical documentation
- Concrete materials testing
- Structural behavior observation
- Design conceptualization
- Technical writing
- Presentations
- Coordination
- Project organization
Additional Information
- Eligible First-Year Civil Engineering Student (meets IOP Program criteria)
- Valid Ontario G License
- Strong interest in transportation, highway design, public infrastructure, and sustainability in building materials
Leadership And Engagement
- Attended multiple engineering conferences, panels, and networking events hosted by ICE, TMU.
- Built professional connections with professors, graduate researchers, and industry-focused students.
- Demonstrated leadership by seeking out hands-on and research-based learning opportunities early in the program.
Engineering Projects And Competitions
- Concrete Canoe Design Team (Participant), TMU Civil Engineering. Attended concrete mixing meetings and supported team leads with lab-based tasks. Assisted with concrete mixing, testing, and material handling using prior lab experience.
- Popsicle Bridge Competition, TMU Engineering. Collaborated with peers to design and construct a small-scale structural system. Applied principles of trusses, load distribution, material efficiency, and structural optimization.
- Metropolitan Engineering Competition (MEC), TMU Engineering. Co-authored a 10-page conceptual engineering proposal for an automated insulin pump. Conducted background research, developed design rationale, and presented project.
- Independent Design Portfolio - 'Design Notebook'. Researched and documented multiple civil and transportation engineering concepts, including roadway and infrastructure ideas. Created design reflections and problem-solution analysis to be presented in a professional portfolio.
Timeline
Research Assistant - Concrete and Materials Laboratory
Toronto Metropolitan University
10.2025 - Current
Medical Office Administrator
MiClinic
01.2023 - 01.2025
Customer Service
Varying Places
01.2020 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) - Civil Engineering
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)