To whom it may concern,

I am very passionate about all aspects of the design and documentation of architectural projects and
bring a detail-oriented eye to every task. I enjoy working as part of a team and am eager to contribute to
the production of both group and individual projects. Through my education and prior experience, I have
found that my strengths lie in communication (visual and interpersonal), and I am confident that I am a
strong candidate for the position.

Over the past several years, I have been involved in a diverse set of projects at different stages ranging
from initial design to active construction. I recently held sole responsibility for the production of a digital
model and planning board presentation for a detailed custom residence, while balancing several other
projects. I have also had the benefit of frequent exposure to client and contractor relations, which has
cultivated my ability to communicate as a design professional. Currently, I am enrolled in the Intern
Development Program, and have logged approximately half of the training hours required for exam
eligibility.

Thank you for your time and consideration, I look forward to the opportunity of a personal interview.

Sincerely,
Christopher Morella

PROFILE
Passionate designer/problem solver, able to easily adapt and always ready to learn new aspects of the trade. Always a team player with the ability to empathize with others’ positions. Detail-oriented with a clear understanding of timely completion and quality assurance.

EXPERIENCE
JUNIOR ARCHITECT
July 2011 - September 2012
George A Held, AIA & Assoc., Clifton, NJ
www.georgeheldandassociatesarchitects.com/
Responsibilities:
- Survey and document existing conditions
- Create and coordinate bid packages
- Generate construction documents for projects ranging from residential additions to
institutional renovations.
- Design graphic layouts with rendered photo-realistic and conceptual or stylized images.
- Drawings and Coordination for Solar Panel Retrofitting and Ground Mounted Installation

MODEL MAKER
June 2011- August 2011
James Casebere, Photographer, Brooklyn, NY
www.jamescasebere.net

PART TIME INTERN
November 2009 - August 2010
Anne Marie Baranowski Architects, New York, NY
www.amb-a.com

PART TIME INTERN
February - November 2008
ABA Studio, New York, NY
www.abastudio.com

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
June 2002 - February 2006
Metropolitan Flyers, Westwood, NJ

SKILLS
Rendering- Analog and Digital
Computer Modeling
Physical Modeling
Technical and Line Drawing
Photography- Analog and Digital
Image Manipulation
Professional Quality Digital Printing and Color
Proofing

PROGRAMS
AutoCAD
Rhino - including Grasshopper Plugin
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
3ds Max
Revit
Vector Works
SketchUp

EDUCATION
Bachelors of Architecture 2010 New Jersey School of Architecture, NJIT

AWARDS
School of Architecture Excellence in Design Honorable Mention- Options Studio, 2008
Newark Live the Box Housing Competition Finalist, 2007
School of Architecture Excellence in Design Award- 3rd Year Studio, 2006
2006 Masonry Design Studio Design Winner and 1st Place Team ( www.njit.edu/news/2006/2006-166.php)
School of Architecture Excellence in Design Award- 2nd Year Studio, 2005