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Dana Fisher

Dana Fisher

Los Angeles, CA, US

 

About 

Employment 

Pack and Ship LLC, De Pere, WI, US, Graphic Designer (Independent Contractor)

customer service & information coordination . customer/employer communications . company branding . graphic design: logos . banners . posters . cards . business cards

Jun 2005 - current
 

Boer Architects, Inc., Milwaukee, WI, US, Architectural Intern

program analysis . schematic & design development . construction documents drafting & administration . client communications . consultant coordination (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, structural) . FF&E selection . project management . construction administration . building types include: commercial . educational . hospitality . municipal . multi-family housing

May 2013 - Aug 2014
 

Schneider National, Inc., Green Bay, WI, US, Project Support / Interior Designer

Office space planning . client interviews . branding . AutoCAD scripting . material inventory . presentation boards . FF&E selection . specifications

May 2009 - Aug 2012
 

Education 

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, US, MArch, School of Architecture & Urban Planning

Year 1 : basic theory, structure, context, program & graphic communication
Year 2 : conceptual & formal compositional theories & methods; investigative research
Year 3 : advanced schematic design; programmatic, structural & environmental systems; building detailing, materials & assemblies

Thesis : study of perceptual movement in space; creation of a movement language to investigate temporal transitions, behavioral rhythms & spatial harmony

2012 Spring Semester
Chicago Design Studio - Neil Frankel
Collaborative & professional design experience; interior design & renovation emphasis

2011 Summer
France/Italy Study Abroad - Gil Snyder
Team urban development design project

Jul 2010 - May 2013
 

University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI, US, Bachelors, Fine Arts - Interior Design

materials & methods . space planning . rendering . construction documents . lighting design . color & theory . textile studies . presentation boards

Sep 2006 - Dec 2009
 

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI, US, Bachelors, Art & Design

general education . fine arts . free-hand drawing

Sep 2005 - May 2006
 

Green Bay Southwest High School, Green Bay, WI, US, High School, General Education

Sep 2001 - Jun 2005
 

Awards 

UW-Milwaukee SARUP Superjury Thesis Award, 1st Place

an all-school public review and exhibition of select design work from the entire studio and thesis curriculum at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Architecture & Urban Planning

2013
 

Inner Harbor Comprehensive Studio Award, Award

recognizes excellence in urban design and the ability of individuals to create major, positive change within the public realm. The projects awarded create visions of UW-Milwaukee's proposed plan for a 'harbor campus' of academic research and industrial incubator spaces marrying environmental sustainability with economic redevelopment.

2012
 

UW-Stout BWBR Architects Prize, Nomination

The BWBR Prize recognizes and encourages promising interior design students in the department of art and design at UW-Stout. Executives of the architectural firm judge the portfolios and presentations of participating students. The executives look for growth in technical and creative skills, innovate spirit for design, technical design fundamentals, enthusiasm and passion, and ability to communicate visually and verbally.

2009
 

NASAD Accreditation Award, 1st Place

National Association of Schools of Art and Design award given to individuals in recognition of distinguished 2D projects in the visual arts and design

2007
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills