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Lauren Betts

Lauren Betts

Ann Arbor, MI, US

 

About 

A SELECTION OF MY WORK CAN BE VIEWED AT

http://www.wix.com/lbetts/lrbinterior

 

OBJECTIVE:  To secure an entry-level or internship level position as a valuable and beneficial member of an Architectural and Design firm, which leverages my achievements, skills, energy, and talents.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: 

S.E.E.D
   Students Educating Each other about Discrimination
   Ann Arbor, Michigan. 2004-2005
   Supervisor of 30 high school level students. Organized daily 
   activities and exercises with focus on increasing awareness and 
   finding solutions towards discrimination within school  
   environments. 

   Neutral Zone
   A youth-driven teen center dedicated to promoting personal 
   growth through artistic expression, community leadership and the 
   exchange of ideas.
   Ann Arbor, Michigan. 2004-2006
   Window Painter; designed and created window murals weekly

SKILLS:

   Proficient
 with 
Mac
 and 
Windows 
operating
 systems.

   Autocad,
 Google
Sketchup,
 Adobe
Illustrator,
 Adobe
Photoshop,
 Adobe
InDesign



 
 
 Perspective 
rendering, 
illustration
 drawing, 
and 
technical

 drawing.


 
 
 Color
 &
 material 
selection
 and 
application.


 
 
 Fiber
 creation 
and
 papermaking.

 



Elsewhere:

Employment 

Christian Tennant Custom Homes, Ann Arbor, MI, US, Home Renovations: Freelance

Jan 2012 - current
 

The Running Institute: Michigan Rehabilitation Specialists, Ann Arbor, MI, US, Ultrasound Technician and Physical Therapist Aide

Oct 2011 - current
 

Amara Conservation LTD, Public Relations & Visual Communications

Social network manager, event planner & coordinator assistant, fund raising collaborator, assistant graphic designer.

Mar 2004 - Jan 2012
 

Gensler, Graduate Class Internship

Interactive semester long course guided by a principle and design director of Gensler Architects. Elements of the course focused heavily on collaborative success, group dynamics and processes, effective presentation skills, and technical elements of design methods.

Jan 2011 - May 2011
 

University of Michigan, Research Associate

Research associate, organizer and analyst of archived material

Apr 2008 - Aug 2008
 

Generations For Children, Sales Associate and Window Display

Retail sales and customer service. Window display and store presentation.

Feb 2005 - Apr 2007
 

Education 

School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Bachelors, BFA: Interior Architecture

Graduated with Honors.
GPA: 4.0

Jan 2007 - May 2011
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills