I am a graduate of the University of Washington Master's of Architecture program and am looking for work in architecture and building construction. I have a broad design background ranging from an undergraduate degree from Yale in art practice and history; to professional experience at Vogue magazine, the architecture firm HOK and the Seattle design studio Chadhaus; to starting my own design and fabrication business Ways and Means. I have a multifaceted skill set that includes architectural drafting and modeling; fluency in InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop; as well as fabrication experience in wood and metal shops. I am excited to contribute to a firm and would look forward to discussing potential opportunities.
Thanks very much for your consideration,
Dinah Dimalanta
dinah.dimalanta@gmail.com
(203) 980-7849
Portfolio and Resume http://issuu.com/dinahdimalanta
Chadhaus Design Studio, Seattle, WA, US, Designer
· Fabricated Chadhaus furniture involving work in both wood and steel
· Contributed to the design of new furniture pieces
· Drafted shop drawings of furniture and as-built drawings of residential projects
· Created 3D models of furniture and residential projects
· Participated in preliminary and schematic design for residential projects
· Coordinated marketing efforts involving maintaining the company website, creating a Chadhaus catalog and general publicity
· Engaged with clients and contributed to sales of Chadhaus furniture
HOK (formerly Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum), San Francisco, CA, US, Architecture Department Summer Intern
· Built site and building models
· Performed site and program research and analysis
· Prepared digital and print presentations for client meetings
· Participated in design charrettes for master planning and education projects
· Participated in community service projects at the Oakland SPCA and Alvarado School in San Francisco
Conde Nast Publications, Vogue Magazine, New York, NY, US, Photo Assistant
· Assisted the director of the photography department and photo editor with administrative and editorial tasks
· Produced domestic and international photo shoots involving complex scheduling, travel planning and acting as point of contact
· Organized and input photo credits into the magazine and company database
· Conducted photo and archival research
· Hired and managed department interns
