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Rana Qasass
85 Southill dr , North York, ON, M3C2H9
Cell Phone: (647) 708-3938
rana.qasass@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Looking for job within a professional organization on full time or part time basis that will
benefit from my knowledge, professionalism and motivation.
EDUCATION
2015 AutoDesk Revit 2015 Architecture Fundamental course. Seneca
College
2010-2012 M.Eng., Department of Architectural Science, Building Science
Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
GPA: A-
2002-2007 B.Sc. with honor, Architectural Engineering
An Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
Cumulative Average: 87.4%. Ranked first among 40 students.
PUBLICATION
R. Qasass, M. Gorgolewski, H. Ge “Timber framing factors in Toronto residential house
construction,” Architectural Science Review, January 20, 2014.
WORKING EXPERIENCE & TRAINING
 Instructor at MC Master University, Hamilton, 2015.
 Sales associates ,Banana republic, fall 2015.
 Research assistant:
Residential sector. Ryerson University, Canada, 2011-2012.
 Instructor:
Design studios, engineering drawing and descriptive geometry, department of
architectural engineering, An Najah National University, Palestine, 2007-2009.
 Practical training in architectural design:
Al-Safareni office, Ramallah, Palestine, summer 2007.

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 Practical training in site engineering and design:
Al-Manofia University, Cairo, Egypt, summer 2006.
 Practical training in conservation and pre-consolidation for the mosaic floor and
analyzing and reconstructing building, Biet Falasten Museum, Nablus, Palestine.
 Cashier at Anwar Beverages, Nablus- Palestine from Sep 2002 to Aug 2007.
Summer time
 Administrative assistant at Al-Haja Rashda Al Masri Public school 2002-
2007.school year.
 Sales floor team member at Al- Atabah retail store, Nablus – Palestine from Sep
2002 to Aug 2005.
 Customer services at Al –Omari Optics, Jenin-Palestine from June 1998-2001
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
 Design Program: Revit, AutoCAD, Solid works, Photoshop CS, 3D MAX,
RETScreen, THERM, Wufi, Life Cycle Assessment,
Sustainability, Hot 2000.
 Editing Tools: Microsoft office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio).
GRADUATE COURSES
 Building envelope systems
 Building science theory
 Energy efficient building services and renewable energy systems
 Ecological and resource efficient design
 Buildings design seminar/studio (focusing on low energy design)
 Renewable Energy Systems in Buildings
 Advanced Construction Case Studies
DISTINGUISHABLE DESIGN PROJECT (master)
 Measuring Timber Framing Factors in Toronto residential house construction
 Passive Solar Greenhouses for Local Food Production in the GTA: An Up-cycled
Approach
 OAA Energy Efficient Retrofit Design
 LEED Building Elementary School Evaluation
 A NetZero Energy Upgrade/ H2K Upgrade and NetZero Energy Analysis
FACULTY OF HONORS, HONOR CARTIFICATE
 Communication Skills.

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 Learning and Research Resources.
 Leadership Skills.
 English Language Skills
 Educational Technology
DISTINGUISHABLE DESIGN PROJECT (undergrad)
 Graduate project : “Museum of Palestinian Heritage “
 Five stars hotel.
 Water research unit based on green architecture.
 Interior bank design.
 Office building for ministry of education.
 Mall and Gas station
 Hostel used by university students
 Digital media center.
 Redesign destroyed houses.
 Design of housing complex including units and public space.
 And more
LANGUAGE SKILLS
 Arabic: Mother tongue.
 English: Professional working proficiency
 French: Elementary proficiency (passed A1, A2 and A4 DELF exam)
PERSONAL QUALITIES
 Innovations and Leadership qualities.
 Ability to work under minimum supervision and under pressure.
 Ability to work in a team environment.
 Strong sense of responsibility and self motivation.
HOBBIES & EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
 Hobbies: drawing, painting, sewing traditional cloths, solving puzzle, traveling.
References available upon request