I am a creative, analytic architecture candidate seeking challenging employment in an excellent architecture firm. I have experience producing detailed high quality drawings of plans, elevations, sections, site plans, and renderings as well as completing small to large scale architectural projects from conceptualization to final project proposal. I am eager to learn, self driven, adaptable, excellent at communicating, detail orientated, and I thrive under pressure. My skills with 3D visualization and Cad programs complement an aptitude and desire to create highly appealing, exciting, evocative, and utilitarian spaces.
I recently graduated from UC Berkeley with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Architecture. I am seeking a position that would capitalize on my existing education and experience while also providing me with new opportunities to challenge myself and grow.
Resume: https://www.dropbox.com/s/psch4f31f81mk66/JessicaResume.pdf?dl=0
University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, US, Graphic Assistant
Worked on print and digital designs for both internal needs and external health promotion to the campus community. Worked with a variety of clients with very different expectations and needs. Conducted interviews and trained new coworkers.
Skills learned and practiced:
∞ Digital Illustration and Design (Expert at Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign)
∞ Planning for and designing campaign projects that took several months to complete
∞ Incorporating feedback offered both by single clients and focus groups to hone final product
∞ Providing multiple iterations of designs and redesigns based on feedback
∞ Creating templates in Ai, Word, and Powerpoint for clients
∞ Working with existing branding guidelines and/or creating new branding guidelines
Innovative Design at UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, US, Design Team Leader
Led four different student design teams for student graphic design group, Innovative Design. Met with clients & communicated their needs to my team. Taught Ps, Ai, & Id in one on one settings. Organized both paid & unpaid projects for my team.
Skills learned and practiced:
∞ Teaching peers both beginner and more advanced design programs and concepts
∞ Negotiating payment options and client expectations
∞ Experience recruiting and interviewing candidates
∞ Creating a fun and rewarding group dynamic
Innovative Design at UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, US, Photoshop DeCal Facilitator
Taught P/NP class of 40 students photoshop. Created my own syllabus, graded hw, & ran demonstrations.
University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, US, Bachelors, Architecture
My architectural education was highly competitive and rigorous and has prepared me for a high pressure, challenging, and exciting career. As well as high concept projects my education focused on designing in response to local environmental and social context. I took classes ranging in focus from architectural history to ADA & Universal Design to sustainability. In these classes I was encouraged to find my own design solutions to real world problems. My solutions ranged from inexpensive, clever, passive solutions to highly innovative and technical solutions dependent on current, cutting edge research.
Skills learned and practiced:
∞ CAD and 3d modeling: Rhino 3d, Grasshopper for Rhino 3d, Maya, Revit, AutoCad, Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite
∞ Physical model building:
- Laser Cutter: Experience preparing files and materials
- Machine/SHOP Tools: Experience using band saw/ table saw/ jig saw/ sand belt/ planer/ drill press
- Innovative and Conventional use of materials: experience with aluminum/ concrete/ lumber/mdf/ plaster/ acrylic/museum board/ craft wood & supplies/ fabric & rope
- Casting: experience with casting plaster and concrete in both fabric and wooden forms
∞ Attentive student and fast learner
- Extremely adept at learning computer programs
- Experience with large research projects
- Naturally inquisitive
