I graduated in early August with a Joint Graduate Degree in Architecture and Civil and Environmental Engineering: Construction Management from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. I also concluded an internship this past week with Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture. I am currently seeking full time employment opportunities.
Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, Chicago, IL, US, Architectural Intern
+Collaborated on projects that included the design and planning of high rises at an international level
+Worked extensively in Revit to design and develop the podium of three towers in Mumbai, India
+Assisted in the design and calculations of mechanical systems for a high rise located in Grozny, Russia
+ Devleopled detailed BIM models used to generate floor plans, building sections, and diagrams
+Coordinated with MEP and parking consultants to maximize the efficiency of the towers’ podium
OKW Architects, Chicago, IL, US, Architectural Intern
+Collaborated on projects that included civic, office and mixed use architecture
+Completed architectural drawings and renderings individually and with a team
+Used Revit, 3DSMax and Adobe Suite software extensively to generate photorealistic renderings
+Worked with senior designers and project architects to resolve design issues
+Conducted site visits of an existing building to be renovated
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, US, Design Teaching Assistant
+Taught students the fundamental skills of architecture including sketching, drafting and model making
+Educated students about BIM and 3d modeling computer software
+Offered tutorials and walkthroughs in Rhino, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, 3DSMax and VRay
+Interacted with students individually and as a group through design critiques and pinups
+Gained leadership skills and knowledge essential to successfully managing a team of designers
Studio GC Architecture + BIM, Chicago, IL, US, Architectural Intern
+Collaborated on public sector projects that included educational, library, and municipal design
+Developed detailed BIM models in Revit to generate construction documents and architectural drawings
+Used Rhinoceros and Adobe Suite software extensively to create diagrams and renderings for presentations
+Observed construction work on site and assisted in the construction administration of a school
+Attended construction meetings and documented construction progress through site visits
+Spearheaded the design and creation of the conceptual design presentation for the West Aurora S.D.
+Maintained a project organizational and classification system
Studio GC Architecture + BIM, Chicago, IL, US, Architectural Intern
+Collaborated on public sector projects that included educational, library, and municipal design
+Developed detailed BIM models in Revit to generate construction documents and architectural drawings
+Used Rhinoceros and Adobe Suite software extensively to create diagrams and renderings for presentations
+Observed construction work on site and assisted in the construction administration of a school
+Attended construction meetings and documented construction progress through site visits
+Spearheaded the design and creation of the conceptual design presentation for the West Aurora S.D.
+Maintained a project organizational and classification system
Builders Heating, Crestwood, IL, US, Office Assistant/ Maintenance/ Delivery
+Maintained a project classification and dating system
+Developed skills in reading architectural blueprints
+Interacted with customers through answering telephone calls and conducting site visits
+Assisted in on site installations of air conditioners and furnaces
