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Parmida Ziaei

Parmida Ziaei

Seattle, WA, US

 

About 

I am passionate about creating spaces, objects and experiences that can effect people positively even in the smallest way. I believe in design as a cohesive and collaborative innovation process.

Employment 

Cal Performances, Berkeley, CA, US, Student Curator, Wallace Foundation Project

• Curated two unique performing arts events with 2000 attendees in collaboration with fellow students and staff to bring world renowned leaders and artists to campus

Jan 2016 - May 2016
 

Cal Performances, Berkeley, CA, US, House Manager

• Managed 200-8000 capacity venues with a range of events from lectures to concerts

• Developed strong communication, customer service, decision making and team work skills with a wide range of patrons and staff

• Lead and trained between 5-50 staff at each event

• Submitted detailed house reports for future references

Feb 2012 - May 2016
 

Steinberg Hart, San Francisco, CA, US, Architecture Intern

• Collaborated in the schematic design phase for a multi-family housing project and developed presentation materials and drawings

• Researched and developed a material sample board by contacting vendors

May 2015 - Jul 2015
 

UC Berkeley CED, Berkeley, CA, US, Admissions Ambassador

•Organized outreach events, panels and tours for the college

•Collaborated in teams and presented to a large range of audience from middle school students to University staff members

Aug 2014 - May 2015
 

Education 

UC Berkeley CED, Berkeley, CA, US, Bachelors, Architecture

Theater and Performance Studies Minor

Relevant Coursework:
Arch 100A-B: Fundamentals of Architectural Design
Arch 140: Energy and Environment
TDPS 100: Collaborative Innovation
TDPS 174: Costume Design for Theater
TDPS 173: Scenic Design for Theater
LA 140: Designing for difference- Open Space Design

Aug 2012 - May 2016
 

Awards 

Fong and Chan Architects Scholarship, Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to undergraduates in the Department of Architecture who demonstrate academic merit and financial need.

2015
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills