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Laura Kasta

Laura Kasta

San Francisco, CA, US

 

About 

M.A. (Hons), Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment at University of Westminster, London, U.K.

B.A., College of Environmental Design at UC Berkeley 

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Vidalenc Architectes, Paris, FR, Architectural Intern

Main responsibilities included creating presentation materials such as 3-D renderings and conceptual design boards for existing and prospective clients. Preparing construction documents for the Department of Building Inspections for private housing and mixed-use typologies. Supported site visits.

May 2012 - Jul 2012
 

Mina Group, San Francisco, CA, US, Wine Program Liaison, Server (while attending University)

Manage relations with existing and strategic wine producers and providers. Assist with restaurant openings in California and Nationwide. Attend and participate in wine tastings and charity events. Participate as part of the wine-focused service team in various restaurants.

Apr 2008 - Sep 2009
 

Related Companies, Miami, FL, US, Executive Assistant to the Vice-President, Founder

Aid in arranging travel for chief executives, investors and clients. Manage demanding calendar for national and international meetings. Prepare presentations for key real estate acquisitions. Take notes during design meetings, prepare minutes and agenda.

Oct 2006 - Mar 2007
 

Education 

University of Westminster, London, UK, Masters, Architecture and Digital Media

This program utilizes emerging digital technologies to explore interactions with the built environment, to experience spaces in other ways we now do. To allow them to mold and become flexible, to serve a purpose continuing to provide the scope for new research and innovation in design.

Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
 

University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, US, Bachelors, Architecture

Bachelor degree in Architecture with an emphasis in Sustainable Design.

Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
 

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