Shanaz Khan

Experience

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  CARE Foundation Pakistan

  Jun 2008 - Jun 2008

  Student Intern

  Key Responsibilities: • Designing a work plan, conducting classes and organizing extra-curricular activities.

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  Red Bull

  Feb 2014 - Jan 2017

  Student Brand Manager (National College of Arts)

  Key Responsibilities: • Liaison between the National College of Arts Lahore, Pakistan, and Red Bull, Pakistan. • Organized events at National College of Arts.• Management of competitions hosted by Red Bull.Selected Events:• Red Bull Freestyle Football feat. Sean Garnier • Red Bull Doodle Art Competition• Red Bull Paper Wings Competition• Red Bull Street Style Championship.

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  Lahore University of Management Sciences

  Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

  Point Cloud Engineer, Architect

  Research student under the guidance of Professor Murtaza Taj (PhD), at ‘Lahore University of Management Sciences’ (LUMS) Pakistan. A project in collaboration with the ‘Technology for People Initiative’ (TPI) and ‘USAID’.Key Responsibilities:• Generated 3D model (via Cyclone) using laser scanning technology.• Drafted Architectural plans, sections, and elevations of each site documented. Sites Covered: • Derawar Fort (Ahmadpur East Tehsil, Punjab) • Wazir Khan Mosque (Lahore, Punjab)• Khudabad Mosque (Khudabad, Dadu, Sindh) • Shiva Temple (Johi, Sindh) • Takht-i- Bhai (Mardan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa) • Jaulian Temple (Haripur District, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa). Show less

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  AL IMAM ENTERPRISES (PVT.) LTD

  Feb 2017 - Jul 2018

  Architect

  Key Responsibilities: • Collaborating with clients to determine project requirements and goals, and to develop design solutions that meet their needs.• Coordinating with contractors, and other professionals to ensure that design specifications are incorporated.• Conducting site visits and inspections to ensure that construction is proceeding according to the design plans and specifications.Selected Projects:• Penta Square: Apartment Complex• Gold Crest Mall & Residency• McDonalds: Bhera North, Nadir Bagh, Model Town• KFC: Murree, Lahore, Peshawar, Sialkot, Rawalpindi, Kharian • Head Office: Chaudhry Feed Mills Pvt. Ltd. Show less

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  National College of Arts

  Feb 2019 - now

  External Juror- Department of Architecture

  Key Responsibilities: • Assess and critique final studio projects submitted by architecture students.• Provide constructive and objective feedback to students, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement.• Ensure evaluations align with the programs academic objectives..

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  Ikon Gallery & AK Studios

  Jan 2020 - Feb 2020

  Event Manager

  Key Responsibilities: • Managed and executed tasks related to a cultural exchange exhibition, a collaborative project between IKON Gallery (United Kingdom) and Aisha Khalid Studios (Pakistan).• Collaborated with artists to determine project requirements and goals, and to develop design solutions that meet their needs.• Collaborated with the media and managed public relations effectively, resulting in positive coverage and increased visibility for 'A Rich Tapestry,' contributing to its success and impact.• Developed and adhered to a detailed event timeline, ensuring that all aspects of the exhibition were meticulously planned and executed on schedule.. Show less

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  Pratt Institute

  Feb 2021 - Feb 2022

  Key Responsibilities: • Led a team of 15 students, to promote the Pratt Historic Preservation Program• Organized 6-8 meetings per semester for the Historic Preservation students to discuss activities and issues related to the program.• Represented the Historic Preservation Organization at the School of Architecture and the Graduate Centre for Planning and the Environment (GCPE) committees.• Led a proactive media outreach program via the PHPO Instagram account, and responded to program inquiries. Organized the following events:• International Heritage and Climate Change Symposium• Downtown Heritage and Architecture Walk. Show less Research student under the guidance of Professor Bethany Bingham (Ph.D.) and Emily Ahn Levy. A combined studio conducted by the ‘Historic Preservation’ and ‘Urban Placemaking’ departments; Graduate Centre for Planning and the Environment at Pratt Institute.Key Responsibilities: • Worked closely with Alice Austen House Museum to propose ideas to help make it a community anchor. • Surveyed locals at public events as well as visiting New York institutions like the Tenement Museum for ideas on interpretation and planning models.• Conducted research through site surveys, interviews, and archival data analysis.Developed 12 different recommendations for reimagining the site, some of which include:• Environmental Education Programming• The Native Garden• The Living Shoreline• Parks Without Borders. Show less

  • Pratt Historic Preservation Organization (PHPO) President

    Aug 2021 - Feb 2022

  • Alice Austin House Museum: Graduate Research Student

    Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

  • Pratt Historic Preservation Organization (PHPO): Graduate Assistant

    Feb 2021 - Aug 2021
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  Prospect Park Stable

  Jun 2021 - Jun 2022

  Graduate Student Researcher & Equine Trainer

  Graduate Student Researcher at Pratt Institute's MS Historic Preservation ProgramThesis Title: Where the Horses Roam: Preserving New York’s Equestrian HeritageGrade: Distinction• Conducted research on the history of horses in New York City and their contributions to the city’s cultural and economic landscape.• Conducted field research with a focus on the equestrian heritage of Prospect Park and its relationship with the horse stables in the Kensington area.• Worked with Brooklyn Equine at Prospect Park Stable, highlighting its relationship with Prospect Park and the amenities such as ‘bridle paths’ that facilitate their use.• Identified the interdependent nature of tangible and intangible heritage and how preservation of use can be used as a driving force that can sustain the infrastructure that supports it.---Equine Trainer: • Trained 10 horses for the trails and after-school program for children between the ages of 6 & above.• Selected new horses for the trails, summer, and after-school programs.• Managed riding instruction /lessons for 4 grooms and students.• Facilitated horse care and grooming for 14 horses.. Show less

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  Pratt Center for Community Development

  Oct 2021 - May 2022

  Taconic Research Fellow

  Research student under the guidance of Professor Ryan Devlin (Ph.D.), from the Graduate Centre for Planning and the Environment at Pratt Institute. A project in collaboration with the ‘Street Vendor Project’. Key Responsibilities: • Conducted archival research on the history of street vendors in New York City and their contributions to the city’s cultural and economic landscape.• Conducted field research with a focus on street vendors catering to traditional Latin American Cuisine.• Identified possible new, inexpensive, and lightweight designs for food vendor carts that could be conducive to selling fresh, healthy food.. Show less

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  A Visual History

  Feb 2023 - Jul 2023

  Educational Consultant

  Client: House of ChildrenCourse Title: History of ArtKey Responsibilities: • Developing a curriculum that covers the key movements, styles, and artists in the history of art.• Ensuring that the curriculum promotes an understanding & appreciation of art from different cultures and perspectives and that it reflects the diversity of the global art world.• Creating lesson plans and activities that align with the learning objectives designed to engage students.• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of curriculum materials.• Incorporating video presentations and other interactive teaching strategies to enhance student learning.. Show less

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  NNK Design

  Apr 2023 - now

  Principal Architect

  Key Responsibilities: • Collaborating with clients to determine project requirements and goals, and to develop design solutions that meet their needs.• Coordinating with contractors, and other professionals to ensure that design specifications are incorporated.• Conducting site visits and inspections to ensure that construction is proceeding according to the design plans and specifications..

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  Helping Hoof Inc.

  Jul 2023 - now

  Vice President

  Objectives: • To promote public infrastructure, that is accessible and safe for both horses and humans in an urban setting.• To be sustainable in the realm of waste energy. • To promote Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT) & Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) in an urban setting to make riding accessible to those of with physical, emotional, social, and/or economic challenges.• To adopt/procure second-career horses, either by donation or purchase, that will be placed in healthy, nurturing environments; to provide for their care, and to maximize their health and well-being by working with humans in a cohesive manner and symbiotic relationship.. Show less

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  A Visual History

  Jul 2024 - now

  A dedicated platform focused on sharing the transformative power of art to empower a global audience through archival research and digital media engagement. Exhibition: Seen & UnseenArtist: Mulghalarra Khan

  • Founder

    Feb 2023 - now

  • Curator

    Jul 2024 - Jul 2024