Tasnim Abdelkarim has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Tasnim began their career as a Lead Intern Coordinator for the Rebecca Lynch Campaign City Council in 2015. Tasnim then worked as an Intern at Profectus, a social innovations and political consulting firm, where they assisted with voter outreach and field program management. In 2016, Tasnim joined Pratt Institute as a Circulation staff member and later took on the role of Research Assistant, collecting and researching data on urban scales. Tasnim also worked as an Office Assistant in a photography gallery and served as the Editor-in-Chief for Submissions | Pratt Institute Journal of Architecture, reviving the architecture journal and curating student and faculty work.
Continuing their architectural pursuits, Tasnim became a Mentor at FXFowle, collaborating with architects, engineers, and designers in creating design proposals. Tasnim also worked as a Junior Architect at Margaret Sullivan Studio, applying their skills in architectural design. Tasnim gained practical experience as an Architectural Intern at limonLAB, where they assisted with day-to-day office procedures and worked on competitions and ongoing projects. Tasnim also participated in the AAUA GLOBAL VILLAGE Summer Workshop, contributing to a team-based research project on designing a new urban strategy for rural villages in China.
In 2018, Tasnim took on an Editorial Internship at PIN-UP Magazine for Architectural Entertainment, where they managed office operations, transcribed interviews, and coordinated social media efforts. More recently, they joined Blu Dot as a Trade and Contract Account Manager in 2022, showcasing their abilities in client management and account leadership.
Throughout their work experience, Tasnim has demonstrated a strong work ethic, adaptability, and a passion for architecture, urban planning, and research. Tasnim has honed their skills in design software programs such as AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup, and Rhino.
Tasnim Abdelkarim's education history includes a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Pratt Institute, which was obtained from 2016 to 2021. Prior to that, Tasnim attended Queens College in 2015-2016, although no degree or field of study is specified for this period. Tasnim also attended Townsend Harris High School from 2012 to 2016, where a High School Diploma was earned with a focus on Social Science Research. In 2015, Tasnim participated in an Outreach Program at Cooper Union. Additionally, Tasnim pursued an Advanced Figure Drawing course at New York University Steinhardt, although the start and end dates for this program are not provided.
July, 2022 - present