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I am a motivated architecture graduate student with a passion for housing, cultural inclusivity, and community-driven design. I excel at leading collaborative studio projects, developing detailed architectural drawings, and supporting peers through teaching and mentorship. I thrive in multidisciplinary environments and am driven by opportunities to connect academic research with real-world community needs. I am committed to inclusive design and bridging campus initiatives with local communities through thoughtful, well-communicated projects.…I am a motivated architecture graduate student with a passion for housing, cultural inclusivity, and community-driven design. I excel at leading collaborative studio projects, developing detailed architectural drawings, and supporting peers through teaching and mentorship. I thrive in multidisciplinary environments and am driven by opportunities to connect academic research with real-world community needs. I am committed to inclusive design and bridging campus initiatives with local communities through thoughtful, well-communicated projects.

Sara Abdalla

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I am a motivated architecture graduate student with a passion for housing, cultural inclusivity, and community-driven design. I excel at leading collaborative studio projects, developing detailed architectural drawings, and supporting peers through teaching and mentorship. I thrive in multidisciplinary environments and am driven by opportunities to connect academic research with real-world community needs. I am committed to inclusive design and bridging campus initiatives with local communities through thoughtful, well-communicated projects.…I am a motivated architecture graduate student with a passion for housing, cultural inclusivity, and community-driven design. I excel at leading collaborative studio projects, developing detailed architectural drawings, and supporting peers through teaching and mentorship. I thrive in multidisciplinary environments and am driven by opportunities to connect academic research with real-world community needs. I am committed to inclusive design and bridging campus initiatives with local communities through thoughtful, well-communicated projects.

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I am a motivated architecture graduate student with a passion for housing, cultural inclusivity, and community-driven design. I excel at leading collaborative studio projects, developing detailed architectural drawings, and supporting peers through teaching and mentorship.

I thrive in multidisciplinary environments and am driven by opportunities to connect academic research with real-world community needs. I am committed to inclusive design and bridging campus initiatives with local communities through thoughtful, well-communicated projects.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Experience Level

Microsoft Office

Expert

Adobe Illustrator

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Language

Arabic

Fluent

English

Advanced

French

Beginner

Work Experience

PRINT PRODUCTION SPECIALIST at School of Architecture UB

September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024

Assisted students with Rhino, AutoCAD, and Adobe programs, troubleshot printing and modeling issues, and supported studio coursework with technical guidance.

Architecture Intern at Valori Real Estate Investment Co.

May 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Produced architectural drawings, coordinated with contractors, tracked construction progress, and reported updates to project managers on residential and commercial projects.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT at The Tool Library

August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023

Managed tool inventory, helped maintain shop organization, supported community events, and created social media content to highlight repair initiatives.

TEACHING ASSISTANT at School of Architecture UB

September 1, 2025 - Present

Lead recitations and desk critiques, guide students through research and graphic analysis, assist with lectures, and help prepare course materials and assessments.

Architecture Student Representative at University at Buffalo

August 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023

Served as a liaison between students and faculty, advocated for student needs, and helped coordinate reviews, resources, and studio communication.

Architecture Student Representative at University at Buffalo

August 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025

Served as a liaison between students and faculty, advocated for student needs, and helped coordinate reviews, resources, and studio communication.

Advisor & Former President at Organization of Arab Students (OAS)

August 1, 2022 - Present

Oversaw all organizational operations, coordinated events, managed a full executive board, and strengthened campus and community relationships while supporting cultural programming.

APX Professional Chair at Alpha Rho Chi

August 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023

Planned and facilitated professional development events, built relationships with firms and alumni, and supported members with career resources and networking opportunities.

Architecture Workshop Instructor at Buffalo Architecture Foundation

March 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023

Taught architecture concepts to fourth-grade students, guided them through project development and presentations, and led hands-on design workshops for the BAF exhibition as part of a UB course.

Architecture Workshop Instructor at Buffalo Architecture Foundation

March 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026

Taught architecture concepts to fourth-grade students, guided them through project development and presentations, and led hands-on design workshops for the BAF exhibition as part of a UB course.

ARCHITECTURE INTERN at EL Ghonemy Group EGY

May 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022

Drafted drawings, provided construction updates to clients, completed cost analyses, and coordinated with contractors to ensure designs were followed accurately.