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Karen Oriana Fellner

Karen Oriana Fellner

New York, NY, US

 

About 

Employment 

SBLM Architects, New York, NY, US, Job Captain

May 2015 - current
 

John Woodruff Architects, New Rochelle, NY, US, Architect

- Produced drawings from schematic to construction documents for new construction, additions, renovations, and legalizations in local residential and commercial projects
- Developed design concepts and design exterior elevations
- Coordinated details for residential wood and steel frame construction
- Conducted on-site observations with Principal Architect
- Surveyed and photographed properties for further documentation
- Produced 2D and 3D renderings and presentation boards for clients and board meetings
- Prepared correspondence and file applications for building permits and COs
- Attended zoning board, ARB and client meetings as required to refine design and obtain approvals
- Mentored two architect interns

May 2010 - May 2015
 

LIND DESIGN INTERNATIONAL, Inc., Yonkers, NY, US, Architectural Designer/Material Library Coordinator

- Prepared complete sets of drawings (fixture, floor tile, signage, ceiling and lighting plans, millwork details, sections, elevations) for local and international retail store fitouts, remodels, and new store construction
- Coordinated custom millwork details with estimator to prepare purchase orders
- Produced 2D and 3D renderings of interior/exterior spaces
- Coordinated and maintained library of samples and specifications for FF&E, lighting and finishing materials
- Researched, selected and specified materials for flooring, wall, ceiling and lighting
- Designed and prepared presentation boards
- Monitored CAD office standards

Apr 2009 - Dec 2014
 

Education 

City College of New York (CCNY), New York, NY, US, BArch, Architecture

Jan 2005 - May 2010
 

Borough of Manhattan Comunity College, CUNY, New York, NY, US, A.A.S. Business Management

Jan 2002 - Jun 2004
 

Awards 

Work featured in City Works publication of CCNY's School of Architecture, Nomination

Design of a 40,000 sq.ft. NYC public middle school

2007
 

Designer for book "Monique" by author Luisa Coelho & publisher Pleasure Boat Studio, Other

2007
 

Phi Theta Kappa International Society, Nomination

2003
 

BMCC Foundation, Scholarship

2003
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills