Nadin Suliman
Cambridge,USA
Summary
Urban Planning graduate interested in economic development through trade, innovation districts, and private investment. Particularly interested in the role of aviation and major hub sectors as well as master-planned communities. Intends to pursue further education in economics to complement planning expertise and strengthen analytical expertise.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Guest Services Specialist
Meet Boston
Boston, MA
03.2026 - Current
- Position tourism ecosystem for City of Boston, supporting partnerships with local businesses, vendors, and organizations to boost sales and visibility, and drive measurable engagement with city initiatives
Guest Service Hostess
Marriott Hotels
Ithaca, NY
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Managed inbound phone calls and communications, coordinating and confirming 10+ daily reservations while delivering prompt, professional service to ensure a seamless guest experience
- Assisted 50+ guests per shift, proactively resolving service concerns and maintaining a clean, organized front-of-house environment to support efficient daily operations and high guest satisfaction
Planning Consultant
Cornell Design Connect
Ithaca, NY
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Led a cross-functional team through the transformation of a town master plan, focusing on rural main street development and economic diversification, resulting in a 25% increase in local business engagement and 10% projected tourism revenue
- Facilitated 20+ community engagement meetings with key stakeholders and collected 800+ community data points to inform the strategic direction of the master plan
- Produced redesign proposal for a town park, commercial food space, and two main street traffic design layouts, which if implemented, would lower speeding incidents, improve outdoor recreation, and increase local business revenue projection by 20%
Urban Development Intern
SEWA Bharat
Bihar, India
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Led needs-based assessment for 3 local sectors to determine best strategies for municipal-level and state-level smart city initiatives, resulting in actionable recommendations to improve the state’s urban competitiveness
- Reported on current gaps within city initiatives, identifying 5 critical areas related to technology, data, and water access and provided suitable mitigations
Executive Administrative Assistant
Cornell University Office of Vice Provost
Ithaca, NY
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Managed front-desk and office operations, streamlining internal organization methods and improving office efficiency by 30%
- Optimized office-related communication and coordinated meetings and events, increasing engagement by 50%
Commercial Strategy Intern
Buro Happold
New York, NY
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted 10+ precedent studies and market research within the corporate engineering design space, identifying best practices to help the firm remain at the forefront of innovative design
- Produced a comprehensive programming document to assist in the redesign of the 150-person New York office, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and 70% improvement in overall office space utilization
Researcher
Architectural Association
Cairo, EG
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Collaborated on a multidisciplinary research team at the Architectural Association to develop sustainability strategies addressing environmental and socio-economic challenges across the Nile Basin, with a focus case study on Meroe and comparative analysis of regions in Egypt, Kenya, and neighboring countries.
- Produced integrated design proposals for reimagined communities that balance heritage preservation, community cohesion, tourism and economic development, alongside innovative museum experiences and resilient infrastructure solutions.
Impact Investing Intern
CNote
San Francisco, CA
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Completed due diligence, analyzing risks and impact for selected CDFIs and women-owned funds, enhancing projected portfolio performance
- Provided high-level investment recommendations for the impact-investing startup, leading to an increase in funding allocation
Strategy Intern
Exo Works
Miami, FL
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Designed and implemented a marketing strategy and brand guide for the consulting firm leading to an increase in client engagement and projected lead generation
- Set up and monitored Google Analytics and social media metrics, defining target markets and expansion opportunities which led to a 23% increase in website traffic and a 10% increase in social media engagement
Business Development Intern
YaYa
New York, NY
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Designed successful B2B partnerships and marketing strategy for a local sustainable children’s toy startup, strengthening brand visibility and increasing partnership leads by 150%
- Conducted market research and managed SEO-driven content, improving customer traffic and driving investor pitch rate success
Education
Bachelor of Science - Urban And Regional Studies
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY08-2024
Certificate - Administrative Assistant Training
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA06-2025
Affiliations
American Planning Association (APA), AAAE Aviation Emerging Leaders Program, Kessler Presidential Scholars Program, Society for the Humanities Undergraduate Scholar, Ajjila Foundation Future Leader Fellow, Arab American Business and Professional Association, Cornell Impact Investing
Software Proficiency: MS Office Suite, Python, R, Salesforce, GIS
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Hindi
Limited Working
Timeline
Guest Services Specialist
Meet Boston
03.2026 - Current
Guest Service Hostess
Marriott Hotels
09.2023 - 02.2024
Urban Development Intern
SEWA Bharat
05.2023 - 07.2023
Commercial Strategy Intern
Buro Happold
08.2022 - 12.2022
Executive Administrative Assistant
Cornell University Office of Vice Provost
08.2021 - 02.2023
Researcher
Architectural Association
06.2021 - 12.2022
Planning Consultant
Cornell Design Connect
01.2021 - 12.2023
Impact Investing Intern
CNote
01.2021 - 05.2021
Strategy Intern
Exo Works
06.2020 - 09.2020
Business Development Intern
YaYa
06.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Urban And Regional Studies
Cornell University
Certificate - Administrative Assistant Training
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
August 2019 - May 2024
Cornell Kessler Presidential Scholars Program - Mentor and Advisory Board Member, Ithaca, NY
Selected as one of 20 to join the inaugural cohort of scholars; mentored first-year students and served on the professional development team’s advisory board to plan curriculum
February 2021 - June 2022
Management Leadership for Tomorrow - Career Prep Fellow, Washington, D.C.
Selected as one of 1,000 for an 18-month professional development program for high-achieving diverse talent
October 2019 - March 2020
Cornell 2020 IvyG Conference - Director of Administrator Planning, Ithaca, NY
Collaborated with senior staff directors to plan logistics for annual 3-day FGLI conference held by Ivy League, developing workshops and panels for 300+ student and 50+ administrator attendees, planning sponsorship packages, and recruited speakers