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Vanessa Chiquito

Vanessa Chiquito

Forney, TX, US

 
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About 

Architectural professional with past experience in commercial, retail, and residential design. Well rounded in architecture software as well as design software; keen in the details in any element from graphic design and presentation to code requirements. Looking for an architecture firm that idealy follows same moral principles in sustainability, community buiding, and equity

Employment 

Scott Beck Architect, Culver City, CA, US, Drafter/Desginer

-Assists Project Manager and Senior Job captain in the development of Construction Documents for entitlement, bidding, and construction.
-Collects information on the design requirements of the project
-Participates in team meetings to coordinate design options and ideas
-Modifies and updates designs based on review comments from management, client, and/or building department,
-Maintains CAD/Revit Library
-Performed and provided support all tasks required for the successful completion of the project.

May 2021 - current
 

Customer Service Representative, San Diego,Ca, Tier 1 Agent

-Took as many as 400 calls a day
-Carefully assisted customers with critical questions on 1099G-Unemployment
-Broke down 1099G numbers to customers who needed clearer idea on their 1099G
-Up to date on information regarding unemployment, paid family leave, and disability

Jan 2021 - current
 

Strand A+E, Dallas, TX, US, Residential Designer

-Prepared 2D and 3D presenations design drawings, and construction documents. -Researched technical and code issues.
-Provided Group Lead, Team Lead and coordinators with regular updates on status of projects.
-Maintained project records.
-Actively worked on several projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment.
-Efficiently used Revit to quickly complete projects.
-Completed large sets of construction documents before required deadlines.

Nov 2019 - May 2020
 

GSO Architects, Dallas, TX, US, Architectural Intern

-Constructively worked as an aid while learning the profession.
-Assisted in preliminary site design projects.
-Prepared, modified, and corrected construction documents sets.
-Proficienly used AutoCAD, Photoshop, Blubeam, and Excel

May 2019 - Aug 2019
 

University of Texas at Arlington, Dallas, TX, US, Admissions Assistant

-Directing students to the correct resources
-Providing self as a resource to prospective students
- A link between admissions counselors and students

Sep 2018 - May 2019
 

Education 

The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, US, BArch, Architecture

Aug 2015 - May 2019
 

Awards 

Official State of Texas Certificate of Appreciation, Award

-Awarded by former Representative Roberto Alonzo
-Gained it for writing contributions to the 2018 Anthology Chapbook with the Oak Cliff Coalition of Arts

2018
 

Official State of Texas Certificate of Appreciation, Award

-Awarded by former Representative Roberto Alonzo
-Gained it for Artistic contributions to the 2018 Anthology Chapbook with the Oak Cliff Coalition of Arts

2018
 

Certificate of Appreciation from Lufkin, Award

-Received for design of ceremonial bell
-LHS drafting club for the Lufkin Fire Department

2018
 

Freshman Honors Scholarship, Scholarship

-Awarded by UT Arlington
-Received for proven commitment to academic excellence

2015
 

Superior in State Skills USA, 1st Place

-Technical Drafting Competition
-Won superior in state for individual raised garden design
-Won superior in state along with classmates in LHS' drafting club.

2014
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills