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Nesma Elzayat

Urban Planner/Architect
Cairo

Summary

Enthusiastic Architecture/Urban planner and designer eager to contribute to team success through hard work, deadline-orientation and excellent organizational skills with proficiency in AutoCAD and ArcGIS. Clear understanding of the MENA region urban challenges and the sustainable and resilient solutions. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the urban planning and Architecture.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Deputy Head of Urban Planning Department

Center of Planning and Architectural Studies
04.2021 - Current
  • Prepare and manage technical proposals and design submissions.
  • Coordinate with architects, transportation engineers, GIS analysts, and government agencies to ensure cohesive planning and design outcomes.
  • lead urban planning projects, including master plans, transportation studies, and redevelopment frameworks for public and private sector clients.
  • Conduct site and transport analysis using AutoCAD with Vehicle Tracking plug-in for swept path assessments, turning radius evaluations, and road safety compliance.
  • Develop land use strategies and zoning code recommendations aligned with sustainable development, TOD principles, and infrastructure capacity.
  • Coordinate with architects, transportation engineers, GIS analysts, and government agencies to ensure cohesive planning and design outcomes.
  • Lead public consultation processes, including stakeholder workshops, presentations, and planning boards, with a focus on community engagement and transparent planning.
  • Mentor junior planners and review their technical work, providing feedback on design accuracy, compliance, and innovation.
  • Present technical reports and planning concepts to senior decision-makers, city councils, and review committees.
  • Manage client relationships throughout the project lifecycle, from concept to approval, ensuring deliverables meet expectations, budgets, and deadlines.

Project Coordinator

EURISKO
06.2019 - 02.2020
  • Tracked all hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
  • Planned and arranged meetings with external organizations and individuals, enabling all parties to meet and discuss project progress.
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows as needed.

Technical Office Engineer

FOX Pools
08.2018 - 12.2018
  • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide installation and maintenance service.
  • Handled calls to address customer inquiries and concerns.
  • Drafting technical and working drawings.
  • Designing and creating smart solutions for pools designs and landscape.
  • Edited rendered shots and prepared presentations for the Clients.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture - Urban Planning and design, Architecture design

Ain Shams University
10.2012 - 06.2018

High School Diploma - undefined

Notre Dame School
10.2011 - 06.2012

Skills

Software Skills:

Timeline

Deputy Head of Urban Planning Department

Center of Planning and Architectural Studies
04.2021 - Current

Project Coordinator

EURISKO
06.2019 - 02.2020

Technical Office Engineer

FOX Pools
08.2018 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Architecture - Urban Planning and design, Architecture design

Ain Shams University
10.2012 - 06.2018

High School Diploma - undefined

Notre Dame School
10.2011 - 06.2012

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