I am an architecture student with a wide variety of skills and interests. I received my Bachelor of Science in Architecture with a concentration in Design Thinking from the University of Virginia, with minors in Architectural History and Anthropology.
As a designer I am interested in real-life involvement with user experience, such as graphic displays, event programing, social integration, digital marketing strategies, and exhibition development. My courses have taught me how to develop ideas from the research to prototyping stages using a variety of skill sets, as listed in my resume. I have experience using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign for graphic presentations; and I have hands on experience with prototyping techniques including CNC modeling. I am also accustomed to working individually, and in teams, to anticipate the needs of long-term projects within fast-paced environments to efficiently meet deadlines.
Through these projects, I have developed technical skills that I can apply to develop creative solutions to multifaceted problems. While working on the DAACS Flowerdew project I found myself using ArcGIS to digitize detailed archeological maps and place them geographically so they could be merged with other research data. My Design Thinking focus pushed me to apply design principles to the development of anything from flyers, books, joints, buildings, complexes, to exhibitions. Not only was it necessary to develop my personal workflow, but small team management was also a major focus to anticipate the needs of long-term projects. Cumulatively, my experience has led me to develop an efficient workflow to navigate through the research, design, and development phases of any project.
I look forward to lending your company my experience to help further its goals, and taking part in work that will allow me to utilize and develop my unique skill set. If you are interested in learning more about my undergraduate and professional work feel free to look at a collection of my projects on my Instagram account @andrea.aragon.hernandez
For any other questions please do not hesitate to reach out at andrea.aragon.h@gmail.com
Communities in Schools - Southeast Harris and Brazoria County, Pasadena, TX, US, CIS Site Coordinator
• Identified and developed service plans for students in need of guidance on educational issues, such as school adjustment, truancy, study habits and post-secondary plans.
• Conferred with parents or guardians, teachers, administrators and other professionals to discuss children's progress, resolve behavioral, academic, and other problems and to determine priorities for students and resource needs.
• Counseled individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
• Prepared reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Modsy, Remote, US, Remote Designer
• Conferred with customers by video call to provide service information and collect data needed to develop client profile.
• Devised plans and schedules for concurrent projects to meet established deadlines.
• Developed digital models and renderings for client meetings.
• Advised client on interior design factors, such as space planning, layout, use of furnishings, and color coordination.
• Estimated material requirements and costs, and presented design to client for approval.
• Modified designs according to client feedback.
DAACS Flowerdew Hundred Project, Charlottesville, VA, US, GIS Intern
• Transferred or rescaled information from original photographs onto maps or other photographs.
• Entered data into Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases using techniques such as coordinate geometry, keyboard entry of tabular data, manual digitizing of maps, scanning and automatic conversion to vectors, and conversion of other sources of digital data.
• Depicted or prepared graphic representations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data using GIS hardware or software applications.
• Produced data layers, maps, tables and reports using spatial analysis procedures and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, equipment and systems.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA, US, Extern
• Attended meetings with community leaders concerning land use of potential projects.
• Collected information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, and estimated costs for
client presentations.
• Prepared scale drawings and architectural designs, used computer-aided design and other tools.
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, US, BArch, Architecture
Design Thinking concentration, minors in Architectural History and Anthropology
