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Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, US, Analog Fabrication Technician
• Collaborate with a team of four technicians to ensure the operation of a 5,000-square-foot fabrication space for over 300 students in various School of Design programs.
• Perform maintenance and oversee over 30 heavy machinery and a variety of hand tools to ensure proper setup and function with a heavy emphasis on safe operation standards for all students and faculties.
• Instruct introductory courses for shop safety and orientation for all incoming students, create and administer tests, and provide certification for passing grades to qualify usage and production within the fabrication spaces.
• Implement safety guidelines such as proper attire, machine operation techniques, OSHA & ESP air quality guidelines for indoor spray booths, and VOC/chemical restrictions.
• Partner with other technicians, faculties, and all stakeholders to provide instruction and technical support, including required workshops and class demonstrations.
• Hire, train, and supervise student employees to support day-to-day operations of the Shop, including usage, tool library support, peer instructions, and various projects as needed.
• Participate in improving Shop policies, procedures, and facilities, including creating and revising to create clear, accessible, and up-to-date signage, instructional materials, and web page content.
• Partner with facility manager and staff, internal architecture team, and administrators on space improvements, necessary purchases, and building repairs and upgrades.
Stantec, New York, NY, US, Junior Architecture Designer/Coordinator
• Part of the team working on one of the most significant New York City transportation improvement projects, the East Side Access project for a new connection between Subway Station, Long Island Rail Road to Grand Central Station for MetroNorth consisting of a total of approximately 4,000 square footage of public transit hall, concourse, and corridors.
• Participate in continuing DD and CD for the main corridor and stair connection from Long Island Rail Road to the Mezzanine level to Subway Station for QA/QC.
• Support coordination and building BIM modeling via Revit Cloud Worksharing along internal and external disciplines such as MEP, Structural, Point Cloud, and collaborating consultants.
• Conduct site visits and surveys to make accurate changes and improvements in the DD drawing set.
• Continue developing transit-related designs, including ADA compliance; the project’s scope encompasses obtaining approvals from various MTA agencies, coordinating with city code enforcement for fire and life safety measures, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve seamless integration among the new tower, Grand Central Terminal, the 42nd Street subway station, and the Grand Hyatt New York Hotel.
ZH Architects, New York, NY, US, Entry-Level Architectural Designer
• Prepare construction documents via Vectorworks focused on the passive house approach under the guidance and mentorship of the principal.
• Research materials and work with vendors and consultants to identify solutions for passive house requirements.
• Produce and prepare materials for client meetings such as drawing sets, renderings through Lumion, and mood boards to present design intent.
• Produce graphics and editorials for the booklet and the AIA Fellowship application package alongside the principal, who received the 2022 AIA Fellowship honor for Practice Technical Advancement.
Apple, Elmhurst, NY, US, Technical Expert
• Provide exceptional technical support and leadership to customers and colleagues at the Genius Bar.
• Focus on improving customer relations and facilitating learning opportunities for both the customer and the team by providing viable solutions and a positive user experience through OS configuration and physical product repair.
• Rotate between roles in leadership, expeditor, match-up, repair room captain, and supportive roles when needed throughout the entire store.
• Receive and provide training for team members on techniques, new product troubleshooting, documentation, and safety protocols.
• Ensure safety guidelines are implemented for lithium battery hazards, such as ESD mat and anti-static wrist strap provisions, pre-static sensor checks, and handling hazardous material.
• Follow up with training and adherence to thermal runaway safety protocol from defective, third-party, and punctured batteries with clean, dry sand, and report and request safety update requirements.
• Maintain composure and customer focus while troubleshooting and solving issues every appointment and repair session.
Nick Wu Design, Brooklyn, NY, US, Owner/Designer
• Act as the sole owner of an LLC, a small start-up focusing on furniture, interior project designs, and fabrications in a private co-working space of over 6,000 square feet.
• Fabricate production of projects and products combined with innovative, traditional, and efficient fabrication techniques and processes.
• Maintain and implement a safe working environment, tools, and safety protocol within the production space to ensure a consistent, productive, and accident-free environment.
• Perform and undertake the entire operation of the business from administrative, client relations, stakeholder coordination, QA/QC, and marketing.
• Collaborate and partner with architects, designers, and artists in various projects for retail, office interior, furniture, and products.
• Attend and engage in shows, exhibitions, and conferences. Teach courses and networking events and recruit personnel with design and craft interests.
City College of New York (CCNY), New York, NY, US, MArch, Architecture I
Master of Architecture I, a 3-year program, started on a semester basis, then transitioned to the unit system in the 3rd year. I focused on architectural design as a vehicle of societal and community involvement, improvement, and change.
Purchase College, SUNY, Purchase, NY, US, BArch, BFA Fine Arts Sculpture
BFA Sculpture utilized fine arts to express and reflect various topics, from social issues to scientific influences. I focused on the appreciation of the art of Japanese traditional furniture-making techniques, and I eventually focused on furniture design and making.
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York, New York, NY, US, Illustration & Graphic Design
Associates program focused in illustration and graphic design that apply to commercial arts and designs.
