MAY SKANDER
ISTANBUL
Summary
Multilingual professional skilled in Arabic, French, English, Turkish, and Italian, with expertise in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, SketchUp, Revit, and 3D Max. Demonstrates ability to deliver high-quality design solutions through technical proficiency. Experienced in team leadership, operational excellence, and strategic problem-solving. Committed to fostering growth and collaboration in managerial roles.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
International Students Unit Manager
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University
Istanbul, Türkiye
2019.02 - 2026.05
- Assisted in managing international students affairs.
- Supported office administration tasks.
- Aided in developing communication and marketing strategies and designs.
Architect
Bike Mimarlik - Architecture Office
Istanbul
2017.01 - 2018.08
- Assisted in restoration of historical monuments.
- Supported urban intervention projects.
- Conducted building surveys for restitution and reconversion.
Architect/Project Manager
AR-Quint International
Tunis
2013.04 - 2014.09
- Assisted in managing residential building projects focused on eco-friendly technologies.
- Supported project coordination efforts to ensure adherence to timelines.
- Helped maintain construction site organisation and efficiency.
Junior Architect
CIDET Investment Firm
Tunis
2012.11 - 2013.03
- Assisted in development of hotel projects.
- Supported execution of residential projects.
- Aided in creation of technical drawings.
Intern Architect then Junior Architect
Oger International
Tunis
2010.01 - 2012.09
- Assisted in executing mega public and private projects in Saudi Arabia.
- Contributed to project coordination for Princess Nora University in Riyadh.
- Supported technical drawing efforts for Rawda Palace extension in Riyadh.
- Helped with team management at HRR Railway Station in Jeddah.
- Facilitated work coordination and monitoring for KACWC Cultural Centre in Dammam.
- Participated as a member of the communication committee.
Education
Ph.D. - Architecture
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University
Istanbul 2018.01 -
M.Sc. - Architectural Restoration and Conservation
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University
Istanbul 2016.01 - 2018.01
Bachelor Degree - Architecture
University of Carthage- National School of Architecture and Urbanism
Tunis 2004.01 - 2010.01
Skills
- Arabic and French proficiency
- English and Turkish fluency
- Italian language skills
- AutoCAD expertise
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Office applications
- SketchUp and Revit proficiency
- 3D Max software skills
OTHER INTERESTS
Bookworming about history and science, Creative Content development, Travel and discovery, Self and professional growth trends
Awards
World Architecture Community’s Award: A future for the past: The Villa of the Two Huntings valorization building.
OTHER INFORMATIONS
- April-May / 2016 Turkish-German Students Dialogue: Understanding Religions & Cultures Project by FSMVO & Universität der Bundeswehr München.
- January / 2013 Revit Architecture training (basic level).
Languages
Arabic
Native
French
Native
English
Fluent
Turkish
Advanced (C1)
Italian
Elementary
Maltese
Elementary
Chinese (Mandarin)
Beginner
Affiliations
- Bookworming about history, science and mythology
- scketching
- Travel and discovery
- Creative content development
- Self and professional growth trends
Accomplishments
APRIL-MAY / 2016
Turkish-German Students Dialogue: Understanding Religions & Cultures Project By
FSMVU & Universität der Bundeswehr München.
NOVEMBER/ 2009
World Architecture Community’s Award: A future for the past : The Villa of the
Two Huntings valorization building.
Certification
November 2023 - April 2024 /Digital Marketing Analytics Certificate
JANUARY 2013 / Revit Architecture training (basic level)
Timeline
International Students Unit Manager
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University
2019.02 - 2026.05
Ph.D. - Architecture
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University
2018.01 -
Architect
Bike Mimarlik - Architecture Office
2017.01 - 2018.08
M.Sc. - Architectural Restoration and Conservation
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University
2016.01 - 2018.01
Architect/Project Manager
AR-Quint International
2013.04 - 2014.09
Junior Architect
CIDET Investment Firm
2012.11 - 2013.03
Intern Architect then Junior Architect
Oger International
2010.01 - 2012.09
Bachelor Degree - Architecture
University of Carthage- National School of Architecture and Urbanism
2004.01 - 2010.01