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Amanda Carr

Amanda Carr

Melbourne, FL, US

 

About 

As a creative designer with a passion for integrating aesthetic, context, and sustainable practices, I am skilled from concept to construction in drafting production and presentation. I hope to use my skills to positively contribute with professional and academic experience in institutional planning, branding, and social media.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

NBCUniversal, Orlando, FL, US, Attractions Attendant

As a part of the Universal Studios Orlando team, I promote and insure guest service and satisfaction within the park. Opportunity include responsibilities from interacting with guests to safe operation of our attractions.

Feb 2014 - current
 

The Box Scene Project, Graphic Designer

Developed the project’s consistent brand and graphics for efforts across social media. Also responsible for continued professional graphic with our partners, promotional merchandising, and the editing and formatting of over 40 books for publishing.

Dec 2012 - current
 

Books-a-Million, Viera, FL, Barista / Customer Service

Served as barista in Joe Muggs cafe. Additionally worked ‘bookside’ in the store in manning the customer service desk or register, detailing and stocking the merchandise.

Aug 2012 - Oct 2012
 

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Kennedy Space Center, Student Engineer

Served as a co-op in the Center Operations, Construction of Facilities at Kennedy Space Center. Oversaw all aspects of commissioning as well as facilities analysis and in-house construction of facilities and infrastructures, including bridges, storage facilities for rocket fuel, office spaces, and specialized structures such as the Vehicle Assembly Building and the Launch Pads.

- Co-op Agency Connections - Director for KSC
Additionally, I served in a student-run organization within NASA that promotes inter-agency networking for students. I coordinated Kennedy’s participation in teleconferences and video lectures. Additionally, I organized and compiled the CAC Insider Newsletter, a collection of articles from other students around the country about their experiences working at NASA.

Jul 2011 - Dec 2011
 

DRS Technologies, Palm Bay, FL, US, Drafting Assistant

Worked on drawings for private, government, and military contracts through AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel. Drawings included assembly and heavily detailed wiring diagrams to creating and organizing manufacturers parts lists for clients.

Jul 2008 - Sep 2008
 

Education 

Eastern Florida State College, Melbourne, FL, US, Graphic Designer

Pursuing additional education in graphic design to further hone my skill set.

Jan 2014 - current
 

Northeastern University, Boston, MA, US, Bachelors, Architecture

Recipient of Northeastern University's Bachelor's of Science in Architecture. Focus of school was in public design, emphasizing environmental considerations and urban conditions. Also had experience in Rome via a study abroad in 2010.

Sep 2007 - May 2012
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills