Hello! I am Suleiman Umar, an Architect with an MSc in Architecture and hands-on experience in residential and commercial projects. I combine strong design thinking with technical accuracy and coordination skills to move projects from concept to execution. I also work as a Virtual Assistant, providing reliable administrative support, email and calendar management, research, and client communication to help teams stay organized and productive. I thrive in fast-paced, remote, collaborative environments, and I pride myself on being dependable, adaptable, and focused on delivering clear outcomes whether supporting design teams or streamlining administrative operations.

Suleiman Umar

Hello! I am Suleiman Umar, an Architect with an MSc in Architecture and hands-on experience in residential and commercial projects. I combine strong design thinking with technical accuracy and coordination skills to move projects from concept to execution. I also work as a Virtual Assistant, providing reliable administrative support, email and calendar management, research, and client communication to help teams stay organized and productive. I thrive in fast-paced, remote, collaborative environments, and I pride myself on being dependable, adaptable, and focused on delivering clear outcomes whether supporting design teams or streamlining administrative operations.

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Hello! I am Suleiman Umar, an Architect with an MSc in Architecture and hands-on experience in residential and commercial projects. I combine strong design thinking with technical accuracy and coordination skills to move projects from concept to execution. I also work as a Virtual Assistant, providing reliable administrative support, email and calendar management, research, and client communication to help teams stay organized and productive.

I thrive in fast-paced, remote, collaborative environments, and I pride myself on being dependable, adaptable, and focused on delivering clear outcomes whether supporting design teams or streamlining administrative operations.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Architect at Arabi Bello & Associates Architects
October 1, 2024 - Present
Responsible for architectural design, creating drawings, coordinating with engineers and clients, and ensuring safety, aesthetics, and regulatory compliance from concept to completion.
Customer Service Representative at Upwork
January 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Delivered high-quality remote customer support, maintained 95%+ satisfaction, managed 100+ daily inquiries across chat, email, and phone, and improved service workflows.
Press Relations Specialist at Petroleum Technology Development Fund
April 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
Handled media communications, wrote press releases, coordinated with journalists, monitored coverage, and ensured positive media portrayal.
Architectural Assistant at EPIC DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
June 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021
Designed buildings, prepared architectural drawings, coordinated with engineers and clients, and ensured safety, aesthetics, and regulatory standards from concept to completion.

Education

Master of Architecture - MArch at Eastern Mediterranean University
September 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
Bachelor of Architecture - BArch at Eastern Mediterranean University
September 1, 2018 - July 1, 2023

Qualifications

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Education