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Tohotmos Egara

Tohotmos Egara

Los Angeles, CA, US

 
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Employment 

Design Schematics, Inc, Los Angeles, CA, US, CAD Drafter

• Created interior elevations and floorplans with the use of construction drawings and sketches.
• Drafted shop drawings for custom sofa and coffee table designs.
• Cataloged Interior Specification spreadsheets for schedules detailing fixed furnishings.

Jan 2020 - current
 

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), Los Angeles, CA, US, Shadow

• Engaged in small group discussions on ongoing public projects.
• Participated in site visits across Los Angeles.
• Attended programs held by Employee Resource Groups.

Jan 2023 - Mar 2023
 

Laun Studio, Los Angeles, CA, US, Intern

• Updated drawings on redlined corrections of residential projects.
• Drafted shop drawings for furniture fabric and framing.
• Set up plan sets for initial reviews at LADBS.
• Created visualization options for interior spaces.
• Met with vendors to go over material options for new projects.

Aug 2022 - Jan 2023
 

Designer Space, San Diego, CA, US, Interior Design Assistant

• Sourced, quoted and calculated estimated time of deliveries on materials and furnishings.
• Consulted and follow up with vendors and contractors on proposals and projects in progress.
• Managed quality control of purchased products on arrival to warehouses and client’s homes.
• Created shop drawings for custom furniture pieces and upholstery for final CFA.
• Contacted vendors and suppliers for specific samples for prospective materials.

Mar 2022 - Dec 2022
 

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Pomona, CA, US, Teacher Assistant

• Supported teacher led activities ensuring students follow guidelines.
• Led weekly TA office hours for student assistance.
• Revised and review student assigned work in draft and final submission.
• Created tutorials for drawing assignements.

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
 

Karl Chu, Venice Biennale - Hong Kong Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA, US, Model Maker

• Assembled and organized modified lasercut acrylic material to build vertical tower model envisioned by Architect Karl Chu at the gallery under the Hong Kong Pavilion.

May 2018 - Jun 2018
 

Education 

Aug 2018 - May 2023
 

Areas of Specialization