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E D U C AT I O N

SALEM M S c I n t e r n a t i o n a l Re a l E s t a t e 2017 - 2018

Real Estate University of Glasgow

Professional Glasgow, UK

Dissertation topic: Examining the level of influence that energy efficiency

standards have on tenants’ decision to occupy commercial real estate

P: +65 8731 3489 B S c A rc h i t e c tu r e 2009 - 2013

E: ar.salem@outlook.com Washington State University
L: Singapore Pullman, WA USA

PROFILE WORK EXPERIENCE

Seeking a new vocational direction, utilis-
ing transferable skills gained through work
experience in real estate development to
apply these to a career in real estate
valuation and consultancy. Looking to
specifically build upon knowledge and
skills acquired from my work experience
and masters degree education.
Recently completed a RICS accredited
MSc in International Real Estate from the
University of Glasgow.
QATARI DIAR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT COMPANY QATAR
Architect Jan 2014 - Sep 2017
Building Projects Department
Reporting to: Design Director - Building Projects
During my time at Qatari Diar I was mainly involved in the development of the
Lusail City project in Doha, a 35 km² expansion north of the city which
includes residential and commercial buildings, mixed-use developments,
educational facilities, retail spaces and public areas.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Developing design guidelines that are in tune with, interpret, and embrace
the clients’ vision and advocating a shortlist of qualified architectural
design firms that are optimal for the clients vision and requirements.

- Reviewing, evaluating and critiquing architectural submissions in addition

to ensuring compliance with building codes, safety codes, and standards.

- Managing the design through all stages of design and construction by

REFERENCES co-ordinating architectural design with all related engineering disciplines.

Selected Projects:
Hamad Alabdulmalik
Development Director - Qatari Diar Orientalist Museum | S$545 million
Located on Lusail City’s entertainment island. Four story building with a
E: halabdulmalik@qataridiar.com
basement. Designed by Herzog & de Meuron.
W: +974 4497 7807
Estimated completion: Q2 | 2020.

Andrew Reed Qatari Diar Headquarters | Company headquarters | S$310 million

Associate Director - Rushton International Three office buildings with 6 to 8 stories each and a courtyard with a shared
two level basement car park.
E: andrew.reed@rushton.co.uk
Estimated completion: Q3 | 2019.
M: +44 7904 974 964
Qetaifan Islands Villas | 210 luxury villas | S$465 million
210 luxury villas and a retail area on three man-made islands.
Nigel Spencer
Estimated completion: On hold.
Global Development Manager - RSA Group
E: nigel.spencer@uk.rsagroup.com Barwa Commercial Avenue Redevelopment | 8 km long retail strip | S$163 million
W: +44 2073 375 323 Redevelopment of an existing shopping district with mixed retail, offices and
apartments with underground basement.
S KIL LS WORK EXPERIENCE (internships)

MS EXCEL RSA GROUP LONDON, UK

MS OFFICE Intern Jul 2018

Real Estate Operations and Claims Department
AUTOCAD
Shadowing: Global Development Manager
REVIT
Over the course of my internship at RSA Group I was able to observe and
PHOTOSHOP learn about insurance underwriting, risk surveying, client services and
claims for real estate portfolios
ILLUSTRATOR

RHINO RUSHTON INTERNATIONAL LONDON, UK

COSTAR Valuation Intern Feb - Mar 2018

Real Estate Department
Reporting to: Associate Director
H O N O R S & AWA R D S
Completed a work placement at Rushton International which allowed me to
gain experience and knowledge in valuation of fixed assets for insurance
COSTAR purposes. I undertook various tasks including property inspection, recording
C E RT I F I E D U S E R - 2 0 1 8 measurements, and assisted in the preparation of valuation reports.

AUTODESK CERTIFIED Selected Project:

PROFESSIONAL Royal Military Academy | Woolwich, London
REVIT ARCHITECTURE - 2016 Insurance valuation for 334 converted houses and apartments.

QATAR MILITARY
NATIONAL SERVICE T R A I N I N G COU R S E S
2016

G C E O AWA R D Commercial Retail Property Analysis Qatar 2016

Q ATA R I D I A R - 2 0 1 5
Revit Arch Professional Certification Amsterdam 2016
Outstanding per for mer
Grasshopper Algorithmic Modeling Amsterdam 2016
Rhinoceros Introductory Course Amsterdam 2016
L A N G UAG E S Introduction to Project Management Qatar 2015
Revit Architecture Basic Amsterdam 2015

ENGLISH Lean Construction & Sustainable Architecture Qatar 2015

FULL PROFESSIONAL PROFICIENCY
Tender Preperation and Evaluation Qatar 2014

ARABIC Value Engineering Munich 2014

NATIVE LANGUAGE GSAS (Global Sustainability Assessment System) Qatar 2014

I N T E R E S TS AC TIVITIES

During my free time, I enjoy reading fiction and

non-fiction, sketching and architectural model
building. My fitness routine includes running
and regular weight training. I am passionate
about traveling, music, films and photography.
I love to cook for friends and family as well as
dining out to enjoy a diverse range of culinary
experiences.
RICS WORLD BUILT ENVIRONMENT FORUM 2018 LONDON, UK
Attended the annual WBEF featuring two days of debates focusing mainly on
urbanisation, innovation and civilisation issues relating to the built environment
CO.LAB PROJECT 2018 UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
My team and I worked on a solution to integrate smart technology to enhance
the educational experience at the University of Glasgow campus.

I also spend some of my free time developing MIPIM 2015 / 2017 CANNES, FRANCE
my coding and programming skills such as Represented Qatari Diar in the international real estate exhibition and confer-
Python and Java. ence.