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Charlotte Wood

Charlotte Wood

Atlanta, GA, US

 

About 

I am a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Architecture from Southern Polytechnic State University. I have been working as an estimator at SteelFab, Inc. for about a year and a half now, learning about structural steel design and connections, and I am ready and eager to begin my career working in an architecture firm. 

Employment 

SteelFab Inc, Norcross, GA, US, Estimator

Review construction documents and execute take-offs of structural steel and connections to input into computer software. Prepare cost analysis by tabulating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs incurred in the installation of items. Communicate with and submit proposals to General Contractors.

May 2013 - current
 

Kennesaw State University, Marietta, GA, US, Assistant to the Purchasing Coordinator

Oversee the purchasing life cycle of campus technology, starting from the initial purchase approval process, to technology upgrades, replenishment, and finally to retirement and surplussing. Also, to help provide materials management and inventory control.

Jul 2012 - May 2013
 

Kennesaw State University, Marietta, GA, US, Call Center Solution Consultant

Answer campus wide calls and create work orders regarding computer hardware and software issues, school email issues, and all other IT issues around campus.

Aug 2010 - Jul 2012
 

Education 

Kennesaw State University, Marietta, GA, US, BArch, Architecture

Graduated Cum Laude from Southern Polytechnic State University in May 2014 with a Bachelor of Architecture, and a Minor in Construction Management.

Overall GPA: 3.51
Minor GPA: 3.80

Jan 2009 - May 2014
 

Awards 

Fifth Year Thesis Competition, 2nd Place

Thesis Project titled: Active|Reactive: An Interactive Building Skin was awarded Second Place in the Fifth Year Thesis Competition in May 2014.

2014
 

Department Wide Charette Competition, 1st Place

Team was awarded First Place in Department Wide Charette for the project: EcoWing: Bus Stop and Charging Station in Aug. 2013.

2013
 

Third Year Architecture Competition, Honorable Mention

Atlanta Commons: Multiuse Mid-rise Building was awarded Fourth Place (Honorable Mention) in the Third Year Competition in May 2012.

2012
 

Lighting Fixture Design Competition, 3rd Place

Kaskaden: Hanging Lamp was awarded Third Place in the Lighting Fixture Design Competition in May 2012.

2012
 

Areas of Specialization 

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