Raghad Alkhathlan

Experience

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  Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia

  Feb 2020 - Jul 2020

  Intern Architect

  Projects: 3 Pavilions in Souk Okaz Festival in Taif, Saudi Arabia. • Developed design proposals from concept through construction drawings. • Prepared research, benchmarking, area program, design concept, technical drawings, 3D models, renders, and a project booklet.• Drafted construction drawings and specifications (architectural, structural, electrical, and mechanical).

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  Azaz Architects

  Nov 2020 - Feb 2021

  Intern Architect

  Projects: Private Villa in Khobar, and 5 Mountain Mansions (Competition). • Developed and managed various projects through pre-concept, concept, and schematic design phases.• Prepared technical drawings, 3D models, renders, concept collages, diagrams, and client presentations.• Presented to clients and adjusted design proposals per feedback.

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  Red Sea Global

  Mar 2021 - now

  Projects: Island Resorts, Coastal Hotel, Villas, Sports and Entertainment District, Hiking Trailheads and Shelters, Airport Terminal, and Headquarter Offices.• Assisted in managing the visioning, and project definition process with internal stakeholders.• Prepared and coordinated project charters, project area programs, site test fits, in-house designs, and initial project schedules and costs.• Drafted and created design briefs / RFPs. • Interviewed and evaluated consultants to shortlist for design competitions, and assisted in managing the procurement process.• Assisted in managing +35 international and local consultants across +10 pre-concept design competitions / projects.• Prepared presentations of design proposals to the Board of Directors for approval / selection.• Created, implemented and maintained databases and templates to facilitate ease of management of both people and projects.Key Achievements:• Designed pre-concept proposals for 6 and 40-key island resorts, which were presented to the Board of Directors for selection / approval.• Designed and assisted in managing the delivery of Hiking Trailheads and Shelters, aimed at activating hiking trails at The Red Sea destination.• Led the production of a booklet documenting the architectural heritage of the Saudi Red Sea coast, which informed the designs of +20 consultants. • Led a collaboration with Prince Sultan University's Architecture College where +40 students designed island resorts inspired by Saudi heritage. Show less

  • Assistant Design Manager

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Senior Design Specialist

    Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Design Specialist

    Mar 2021 - Dec 2022