Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
PERSONAL PROFILE
Architect
Languages
Certification
Affiliations
Volleyball Professional Carreer:
Travel influnser - Social Media
Therapy & Coaching
Volunteering
Timeline
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Dina Assal

Dina Assal

Littleton

Summary

With over 17 years of diverse experience in architecture, landscape design, and project management, I bring a wealth of expertise to every project I undertake. In addition to my professional career, I have a passion for sports, having competed as a professional volleyball player in numerous tournaments. This experience instilled in me a strong sense of teamwork, discipline, and determination. My love for exploration has taken me to over 41 countries around the globe, exposing me to diverse cultures, architectural styles, and landscapes. These experiences have not only broadened my perspective but have also enriched my creative process. Combining my architectural skills with my background in sports and travel, I approach each project with a unique perspective, striving to create innovative and sustainable designs that leave a lasting impact.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Projects Manager

Lab59 Architects
Cairo
10.2022 - 06.2024
  • Project Planning: Developing project plans, budgets, and timelines
  • Problem Solving: Addressing unexpected issues that may arise during the project
  • Budget Management: Monitoring project expenses and ensuring they stay within budget
  • Client Communication: Regularly updating clients on project progress and addressing their concerns.
  • Design Management: Collaborating with architects and designers to create project concepts and designs
  • Team Coordination: Managing and leading cross-functional project teams, including architects, engineers, and contractors
  • Risk Assessment: Identifying potential risks and developing strategies to mitigate them.
  • Project: 14 projects worldwide
  • (Design & Consultant)
  • Managed stakeholders expectations and maintained effective communication channels.

Deputy Project Manager

Sites Int'l
03.2021 - 09.2022
  • Oversee variable aspects of projects and provide direct assistance to ensure timely project execution
  • Review project implementation and gather data on project execution
  • Keeping track of and reporting on project progress
  • Project: Presidential Palace, New Capital
  • (Technical Office - Consultant)

Assistant Project Manager

Dar Elmemar Architecture (DMA)
02.2019 - 03.2021
  • Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives
  • Handling all finance and time scheduling to meet the project targets
  • Coordinate internal resources and third parties / vendors
  • Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
  • Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
  • Perform risk management to minimize project risks
  • Manage change to the Project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques
  • 9 projects Egypt/ Saudi/ Georgia

Senior Landscape & Urban Architect

Dar Elmemar Architecture (DMA)
New Cairo
07.2016 - 02.2019
  • Coordinate with field operators, the client and designers
  • Revise the contractors' shopdrawings & remodel drawings per site conditions
  • Quantities survey for monthly bills
  • Design and modify all required drawings
  • Prepare snag lists for the project upon completion and Following up on the rectification process
  • Mountain View Hyde Park Project
  • (Supervision - Consultant)

Head of Design Department

Bibliotheca Alexandrina
New Cairo
09.2014 - 06.2016
  • Design, develop, and maintain all of the project's buildings, facilities, exhibition areas, and workshops
  • Fabricate and execute of all exhibits and tools for educational needs
  • Design and execute all indoor and outdoor events
  • Family Park Entertainment Centres
  • (Design & Engineering)

Senior Landscape Engineer

Sites Int'l
Cairo Festival City
02.2013 - 08.2014

Client Consultant Engineer

Al Qonisy International Group
12.2011 - 01.2013

Senior Architecture Engineer

Alexandria Construction Company
09.2009 - 10.2011

Assistant Engineer

Ishtar Décor for Constructions
06.2008 - 06.2009

Education

B.Sc - Architecture Engineering

Faculty of Fine Arts - Helwan University Cairo
Cairo, Egypt
07-2007

High School -

Al Manara English School
Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
06-2002

Skills

  • Management
  • Cost Control
  • Coordination
  • Innovation
  • Creativity
  • Technical
  • Communication
  • Design
  • Leadership
  • CAD/Sketchup
  • Microsoft Office
  • Freehand / Sketching
  • Consultation
  • Positive and professional
  • Peer Tutoring

PERSONAL PROFILE

Date of Birth: 28/2/1985

Country of residence: USA

Place of Birth: Giza, Egypt

Nationality: Egyptian

Marital Status: Married

Travel: +41 countries

Architect

Project Management

Languages

Arabic
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP), Egypt Engineers Syndicate
  • Preparing Arab women leaders Diploma - Egyptian syndicate of scientific professions
  • Architecture licenses - Egypt
  • Art director professional workshop, Cinema Professions Syndicate, Egypt
  • The Egyptian Ambassador, International Youth Exchange Program 2016
  • Tv Hosting and voice over - Mass Media School, Egypt
  • Delivering Happiness, (I-DMG)

Affiliations

  • NCARB - USA (In process)
  • Egypt Syndicate of Engineers
  • Egypt Cinema Professions Syndicate

Volleyball Professional Carreer:

Trainer: Assistant coach for girls ages 16 & 18 (2008 – 2009) at Al Wasl club, Dubai, UAE

Player: Main player at the Egyptian national team

  • Women National volleyball team (1999 - 2011)
  • 2 World championships - 6 Africans - 3 Arabs
  • Player in Al Wasl club, UAE first team (2008 – 2009)
  • Player in El Shams club team (1999 – 2010)
  • Player in Nasr City club team (1996 – 1999)
  • Over 76 local tournaments
  • Board of Directors member of the Beach Volleyball Egyptian Federation 2012-2014

Travel influnser - Social Media

  • Successfully built and maintained a social media presence with over 370,000 followers across multiple platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Developed engaging content focused on travel destinations, cultural experiences, and lifestyle, achieving high engagement and follower growth. Partnered with tourism boards, hospitality brands, and travel agencies to create strategic campaigns, driving visibility and audience engagement. Proficient in content planning, photography, videography, editing and analytics to optimize performance. Skilled in building authentic relationships with audiences and brands, with a focus on storytelling and trend-driven strategies to enhance brand identity and visibility.

Therapy & Coaching

  • Art therapy international certification program - British board of art therapy

 Helped me to deepen my understanding of how spaces impact well-being, enhancing my ability to design more mindful and user-centered environments 

Volunteering

  • Teaching arabic for expats in Egypt
  • Teaching architecture for kids and teens
  • Teaching Travel and trip design
  • Organize and execute frisbee tournaments in Egypt (national - international)

Timeline

Projects Manager

Lab59 Architects
10.2022 - 06.2024

Deputy Project Manager

Sites Int'l
03.2021 - 09.2022

Assistant Project Manager

Dar Elmemar Architecture (DMA)
02.2019 - 03.2021

Senior Landscape & Urban Architect

Dar Elmemar Architecture (DMA)
07.2016 - 02.2019

Head of Design Department

Bibliotheca Alexandrina
09.2014 - 06.2016

Senior Landscape Engineer

Sites Int'l
02.2013 - 08.2014

Client Consultant Engineer

Al Qonisy International Group
12.2011 - 01.2013

Senior Architecture Engineer

Alexandria Construction Company
09.2009 - 10.2011

Assistant Engineer

Ishtar Décor for Constructions
06.2008 - 06.2009

B.Sc - Architecture Engineering

Faculty of Fine Arts - Helwan University Cairo

High School -

Al Manara English School
Dina Assal