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Kimberly Rice

Kimberly Rice

Los Angeles, CA, US

 

About 

I am a multifaceted Designer with my Master of Architecture degree from The University of South Florida School of Architecture and Community Design. I aim to focus and specialize in sustainability and accessibility through the built environment. 

Employment 

MMPV Design, Los Angeles, CA, US, Project Designer

Responsible for designing, planning, and drafting detailed specifications for new construction projects. Involved in contacting personnel from material and equipment vendors. Prepares preliminary design packages for solar projects. Following project approval, prepares the final designs, including the required drafting and specifications. Performs the drawing and drafting work using CAD that is required for each project.

Nov 2020 - current
 

LEVY, Austin, TX, US, Project Coordinator

Responsible for designing, planning, and drafting detailed specifications for new building construction projects. Involved in contacting personnel from material and equipment vendors. Prepares preliminary design packages for the larger and complex projects. Following project approval, prepares the final designs, including the required drafting and specifications. Performs the drawing and drafting work using CAD, Revit, Sketchup, and Adobe Creative Suite that is required for each project.

Sep 2019 - Sep 2020
 

BFrank Studio, Tampa, FL, US, Architectural Designer

Involved in Pre-Design, Design, Project Management, and Practice Management. Projects ranged from large scale university projects to smaller local owned businesses. Each of which included tasks to perform professional responsibilities as well as design skills and computer comprehension.

Jan 2019 - May 2019
 

USF INTO International Tutoring Center, Tampa, FL, US, Architecture and Community Design Tutor

Mentored and coached international students in the INTO international student program majoring in Architecture or Community Design. Aided in clarifying main ideas as well as detailed concepts within the courses the students were enrolled in.

Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
 

The Florida Center for Community Design Research, Tampa, FL, US, Architectural and Urban Designer

Designed and created site plans and renderings for macro scaled urban design schemes through the use of AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Rhino, and Revit. Additionally, composed project portfolios through InDesign.

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
 

Education 

University of South Florida - School of Architecture and Community Design, Tampa, FL, US, MArch, Architecture

Jan 2014 - May 2019
 

Awards 

The Alpha Rho Chi Bronze Medal, Award

Given annually by Alpha Rho Chi, the national professional architectural fraternity, the medal is awarded to a graduating student who has shown leadership within the student community, performed service for the school, and demonstrated potential for significant future professional merit.

2019
 

Clear Springs Land Corporation Scholarship, Scholarship

Received for dedication to and achievements in community and urban design courses at the University of South Florida School of Architecture and Community Design.

2017
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills