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Melissa Vazquez

Melissa Vazquez

Yonkers, NY, US

 

About 

I am an ambitious architect working towards licensure. My fast paced learning capability is demonstrated by the range of firms I have had the pleasure of being a part of. I have experience in HVAC 3D modeling/drafting, facade restoration and interior renovations. I enjoy a fast paced environment as I love learning from others and new experiences. 

Program Knowledge

  • Autodesk Autocad
  • Autodesk Revit
  • Rhino
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Indesign
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Excel 
  • Bluebeam




Employment 

CANY Architecture and Engineering, New York, NY, US, Associate Drafter

-Working in a fast-paced environment at an exterior restoration firm drafting elevations, roof plans and repair details of existing conditions into AutoCAD
- Surveying elevations and roofs in order to accurately draft existing conditions of buildings
- Understanding roof assembly and exterior façade assembly components
- Creating drawing sets for submission to agencies such as the DOB, DOT, MTA and Parks Department of NYC
- Using other software such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator for presentation boards

Nov 2016 - current
 

IBSECAD, New York, NY, US, BIM Drafter

-Working in a HVAC firm 3D modeling proposed pipes, ducts, electrical wires into an Autodesk Revit model.
- Drafting plans for proposed fire protection, exhaust location, ducts and electrical plans using Autodesk AutoCAD
- Using other software such as Autodesk Navis and Autodesk fabrication to clearly view and evaluate location of proposed HVAC components within a 3D model

Aug 2016 - Nov 2016
 

Yonkers Board of Education, Yonkers, NY, US, BIM Drafter

-Intern of buildings and grounds and school facilities departments.
-Assisted in examination of floor plans
-Assisted in renovation design for school auditoriums and classrooms
-Created spreadsheets using Microsoft excel
-Reconfigured floor plans using Autocad

Jul 2011 - Aug 2012
 

Greyston Foundation, Yonkers, NY, US, Her Honor Mentee

Mentoring program sponsored by Judge Judy, it is an opportunity for young women to experience a work environment of a successful female mentor.

-Mentee of Greyston Foundation Community Garden Project
-Self reflected progress by routinely writing feedback through her honor mentoring wbesite
-Attended a variety of life skills workshops including : business attire , proper dining etiquette, personal well being, healthy relationships.

Oct 2011 - May 2012
 

Education 

New York City College of Technology of City University of New York, Brooklyn, NY, US, BArch, Architecture Technology

Sep 2012 - Jun 2016
 

Saunders Trades and Technical High School, Yonkers, NY, US, High School, Architecture

Learned Autocad and drafting techniques

Sep 2008 - Jun 2012
 

Awards 

Her Honor Mentoring Program, Scholarship

Mentoring program sponsored by Judge Judy, it is an opportunity for young women to experience a work environment of a successful female mentor

2012
 

Club 90, Award

GPA of 90+
quivalent of a letter grade of A or higher

2012
 

Saunders Trades and Technical Architecture Open House, 2nd Place

Architectural Open House exhibiting original design through floor plans and physical model

2012
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills