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Jessica Santos

Jessica Santos

Brooklyn, NY, US

 
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About 

As an owner of a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture and Urbanism, I believe that living spaces have a direct impact on people's life. 

My most recent experience was developing interior design for a non profit organization to shape my skills, since I had career break of 2 years while I was experiencing an exchange program to learn English in US. 

A little bit about my past experience in architecture: I worked as an estimator for a factory responsible for processing and finishing natural and industrialized stones for civil construction, delivering quotes to architects and builders. During college, I was an architect intern at the Environment Department of São Paulo (Brazil), collaborating with many park implementations, adaptations and reforms. To improve my skills in architecture projects and to never stop, I worked on a single family residence project with a fellow architect, as a freelancer.  

My technical skills include AutoCAD, SketchUP, Vray, Adobe Creative. I am also improving my skills in Revit while I take free courses in my free time.

Bilingual, English - Portuguese, I thrive in fast-paced multicultural environments, besides being passionate about diversity, art and photography. 

Creative people are welcome here! Let's connect!

Employment 

One Community Global, New York, NY, US, Interior Architectural Designer

Developed interior design for 3 themed rental suites. The suites are for the
Duplicable City Center, a large open source/DIY structure propose by One
Community, to help model a redefinition of how people choose to live.
Presented design concepts through digital modeling, using softwares like
AutoCAD, SketchUP, Enscape and V-ray.
Presented Excel sheets with Design Cost Analysis.
Presented furniture and design elements on Power Point.

May 2022 - Dec 2022
 

Au Pair in America, United States, Childcare provider (Au pair)

Coordinated different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual
development for children while experienced a cultural exchange, studied and
learned a different language.
Cross team with parents, teachers and playdates.

Mar 2019 - Sep 2021
 

Freelance architect, São Paulo, BR, Architect

Designed a single family residence for a 300 square meter site. Resulting in
a house of 162 square meters, with integrated common areas and economic
solutions, combining an inexpensive but visually pleasing design.
Presented Concept, Schematic Design and Construction documentation
through AutoCAD and digital modeling in an iterative manner.
Cross-team work with my partner architect and client to better project
resolutions, understanding program, and budget requirements.

Aug 2018 - Mar 2019
 

Engenharia do Marmore, São Paulo, BR, Estimator

Delivered detailed quotes for the supply of natural and industrialized parts
of fine stones (finishings, tables, fireplaces, countertops), up to 1 million
Brazilian reais.
Attended more then 300 design studios, assisted with the choice of stones
(marble, granite, quartz), and negotiated values, discounts and budgets,
ensuring the loyalty of these professionals.
Discussed project information to better understand the technical drawings,
to provide clients with accurate estimates, drawings and details.

Sep 2016 - Jul 2018
 

Coordenadoria de Parques Urbanos (Environmental Department, Urban Parks Coordination Group), São Paulo, BR, Architect intern

Attended 16 urban parks, developing AutoCAD drawings, photographic
reports, elaboration of contract terms for services, descriptive memorials and
Excel spreadsheets for materials and services prices.
Collaborated with analysis and design of landscaping and maintenance of
parks; and with layout proposals for offices of the Urban Parks Coordination.
Developed accessibility projects for adequacy of public restrooms in parks,
taking the Brazilian National Standards Organization for accessibility as a
reference, bringing inclusion to people with disabilities.
Conducted field surveys, inspections, and measurements of works and parks;
Contacted suppliers and service providers for budget requests, researched
equipment/materials and coordinated with manufacturers to develop details.

Feb 2013 - Feb 2015
 

Education 

Universidade Nove de Julho, BArch, Architecture and Urban Planning

3.40 GPA
Related Coursework: Architectural design, Environmental comfort, Lighting Design, Object Design, Urban Design, Drawing for Architecture, Building technology elements, Restoration of buildings and urban sites, Structural systems, Landscape planning, Set Design

Jan 2011 - Dec 2015
 

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