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Mitchell Foo

Mitchell Foo

Los Angeles, CA, US

 
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About 

I am 2020 graduate of the University of Southern California's B.Arch program with a minor in Computer Programming. 

Currently looking for full-time entry-level design opportunities in primarily Los Angeles but open to other opportunities on the East Coast.

To view my full portfolio please visit my website at: www.mitchellfoo.com

Employment 

HLW International, Research Fellow

Joint USC and HLW month-long research program investigating architectural solutions that may stem future pandemics.

May 2020 - Jun 2020
 

NBBJ, Los Angeles, CA, US, Design Intern

Worked on a variety of high rise design proposals for overseas clients in China and South Korea. Responsible for working on design concepts, providing renderings and diagrams, as well as constructing models.

Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
 

BA Collective, Santa Monica, CA, US, Design Inter

Architectural design intern working primarily on the design for a synagogue and apartment complex in Los Angeles.

May 2018 - Aug 2018
 

Studio OV, Los Angeles, CA, US, Design Intern

Design intern working on DD drawings and design for the interior of Farmhouse restaurant, located at the Beverly Center.

Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
 

Jetsun's Juicyburger, Los Angeles, Crew Member

A summer catering job for Jetsun's Juicyburger. I worked with a three-man team to set up and run large-scale BBQ events for primarily community events and some smaller private events. Work required punctuality in terms of loading the truck every morning, setting up, cooking and serving hundreds of customers. Learnt a lot about customer service and working in a small team fast-tempo setting.

May 2016 - Aug 2016
 

Mobility View, Los Angeles, Graphic Designer

Freelance work for Toronto tech startup Mobility View. They were taking propositions for logo designs and my proposition was chosen. Underwent a three-month process of meeting and skyping with project leaders to fully develop their logo and style-guide.

Dec 2014 - Feb 2015
 

Education 

University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA, US, BArch, Architecture

Bachelors of Architecture
Minor in Computer Programming
Magna Cum Laude

Aug 2015 - May 2020
 

Upper Canada College, Toronto, ON, CA, High School, International Baccalaureate

Sep 2010 - May 2015
 

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Providence, RI, US, Sculpture

A summer studio at RISD with a concentration on sculpture. Studied various fabrication techniques and materials, relating making to develop greater conceptual meaning.

Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
 

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