Hello
I'm Sarah De La Cruz, A Master's Student at Polimi and a fairly recent Architecture graduate from the University of Southern California (USC). I worked for a little over two years in the Life Science field helping to design R&D labs for startups and established biotech companies in the Silicon Valley before choosing to study at the Politecnico di Milano to obtain my master's degree in Architecture and Urban Design.
Folio Architects, Santa Clara, CA, US, Junior Architectural Professional
- Involved in all phases of design from programming to construction administration.
- Produced DD sets and CD sets.
- Translated hand sketches into AutoCAD designs, for SD, DD, and CD.
- participated in detail development, drawing SD plans and DD Set. Capturing red lines for all phases of design including CD sets.
- Coordinated SMEP Teams for construction deadlines.
- Participating in meeting with clients. Set up and held private meetings with clients. prepared meeting notes and produces meeting material.
- Reached out to Product reps for samples and materials inquires.
- Maintaining product binders, project binder, and project files.
- solving technical issues and design problems.
Design Within Reach, Pasadena, Sales Assistant
- Assist with sales support and post-sale follow-up, including processing EAD requests, placing orders, resolving delivery issues, completing special orders, and processing part requests.
- Account Executives with all aspects of the DWR client experience, including greeting clients and welcoming them to the studio, as needed.
- Lead Studio operations such as ordering, organizing, and maintaining fabric swatch samples, maintaining Studio product inventory, and escalating facilities issues.
- Maintain inventory of all Studio marketing collateral such as catalogs, sale signage, seasonal promotional items, and office supplies.
- Tag all furniture on the sales floor and ensure accurate vendor information and pricing.
- Work strategically to expand the client’s connection to the DWR brand and facilitate outreach in the local design community.
- Partner with Account Executives to assist with 3-D renderings and shadow on in-home consultations and trade visits.
- Assist in building and maintaining current relationships with trade contacts in the local area.
- Research potential trade and developer clients for outreach and business development.
- Build strong working relationships with fellow associates and corporate contacts.
- Attend Studio meetings, participate in product training, share information among peers, and utilize the DWR website and catalog to foster continual growth of product knowledge base and knowledge of the design industry.
- Maintain all sales operations tasks and ensure timely follow-up regarding specific inquiries and issues.
- Maintain the appearance of the Studio and product by complying with corporate visual merchandising standards and directives.
- Network with clients via phone and email to inform them of promotions and Studio events.
Michael's, Pasadena , Custom Designer and Framer
- Responsible for designing frames for customers
ranging from art to personal photos
- Placing orders for materials
- Producing a set number of orders per day
- Hitting a set production goal per week
- Working as a group or solo
- Maintaining the frame shop
University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, BArch, Architectural Studies
- Italy study abroad program MXP
East Los Angeles College, Monterey Park, Architectural Studies
My studies at East Los Angeles College covered Architectural Drafting and Architectural Computer-Aided Design, and Architectural Design.
GPA: 3.8
Anthony A. Marnell Scholarship, Scholarship
ELAC Department Scholarship, Scholarship
ELAC GEN3 Competition, 2nd Place
