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Benjamin Blad

Benjamin Blad

New York, NY, US

 

About 

I am a designer with a background in architecture and construction management living in New York City. My passion for architecture comes from my passion for people.   

Employment 

La Garconne, New York, NY, US, Graphic Design Intern

Utilized knowledge of the Adobe Suite to prepare web pages, and graphic design projects. Helped to maintain brand identity in new projects. Researched, organized and presented strategies to create a more user friendly website, in preparation for a company website redesign.

Aug 2016 - current
 

Recreational Equiptment Incorporated, New York, NY, US, Sales Specialist

Collaborated with other specialists in assisting clients to select correct equipment for various recreational needs.

Nov 2013 - current
 

Myers Anderson Architects, Pocatello, ID, US, Architectural Intern

Collected and analyzed data, and consolidated and produced documents for various projects of different scales; from single family houses to hospitals. Coordinated with city officials to devise and develop the Pocatello, Idaho Master Plan, which will be used as a base for city development.

May 2013 - Aug 2015
 

Education 

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, US, BArch, Architecture

Bachelor of Architecture with a minor in Construction Management.

Aug 2009 - May 2016
 

Pratt Institute Rome, Rome, Italy, BArch, Architecture

Study abroad coursework in Architecture and Architectural History.

Jan 2015 - May 2015
 

Awards 

Pratt Institute President's List, Award

2016
 

Presidential Merit Scholarship, Scholarship

2009
 

Gate's Millennium Scholarship, Scholarship

The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) program, established in 1999, is a 1.6 billion dollar initiative funded by grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

2009
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills