Sarah Abdulla is a candidate for a Master of Architecture and Real Estate Development degree from the University of Maryland expected to graduate in May 2017. She has over 15 years of experience as the Principle and Operations Manager for Madilat Interiors, a small business specializing in commercial and residential renovations. She is also a Maryland Home Improvement Contractor. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, baking, gardening, drawing, playing piano, camping and hiking.

1. SarahAbdulla
3930 Tynewick Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20906
sabdulla97@gmail.com
301.418.0470
EDUCATION
Sept. 2013-Expected Graduation May 2017
Candidate for Master of Architecture and Real Estate Development
University of Maryland, School of Architecture, Preservation, Planning & Real Estate
Development
Jan. 2006- Dec. 2012
Bachelor of Arts
University of Maryland College Park, College of Arts and Humanities, Art History
WORK EXPERIENCE
2013-Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Architectural History Surveys, UMD School of Architecture
ú Assist with class planning, set-up/manage course website, lead student learning
groups, grade exams, address student concerns, lecture as needed
2000 – Current
Principle & Operations Manager, Madilat Interiors, Inc, Cheltenham, MD
Company Description: Small business specializing in commercial restroom renovations, residential
renovations, multi-family housing turn-over services
ú project manager - obtain permits, purchase materials, plan order-of-
operations, schedule sub-contractors, coordinate with architect, maintain
client relations
ú site manager - accept material deliveries, supervise sub-contractors,
supervise employees, coordinate with other sub-contractors and clients
ú estimator - read and measure architectural plans, take site measurements,
verify project specifications, research materials, assemble and submit
proposals
ú office manager - supervise office functions including payroll, accounts
payable, accounts receivable, and contractor verification
1997- 2000
Office Manager, On Point Services, Inc, Gaithersburg, MD
ú manage payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and marketing

2. SarahAbdulla
3930 Tynewick Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20906
sabdulla97@gmail.com
301.418.0470
SELECTED PROJECTS
2016
601 New Jersey Ave, NW, Gensler - Architect
Basaltina stone tile, elevator foyers
2015
7700 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, d e p - Architect
Porcelain tile locker + shower rooms, fitness center
2014
One Thomas Circle, NW
Ceramic tile, locker + shower rooms of fitness center
Residential Projects
Chamey Residence, Newton Pl, NW
Bathroom renovation, studio kitchen renovation
Chamey Rental Property, Warder St, NW
Kitchen + bathroom renovation, painting, repairs throughout
2011- 2014
NIH, Rockledge Drive, Bethesda MD
Porcelain tile, wall + floor, toilet rooms of 10 floors
CERTIFICATION
Maryland Home Improvement Contractor, contractor and salesman
SKILLS
Revit, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Excel, Blubeam Revu
INTERESTS
In my spare time I enjoy cooking international cuisines, baking, vegetable gardening,
drawing, playing piano, camping and hiking.
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
Germany- 1991,1994
London - 2004, 2005
Nigeria - 2004, 2009
Italy - 2005
Turkey - 2015