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Andy Chau

Andy Chau

Los Angeles, CA, US

 
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About 

Employment 

Coppel Design, West Hollywood, Junior Designer

-Handles all stages of interior architecture and interior design development in upmarket HNWI residential projects in Beverly Hills.
-Skilled in developing and coordinating all aspects of bespoke residential design (interior finishes, custom made furnishings and fixtures) into presentations and subsequently, design proposals for regular meetings with clients and consultation with contractor and architect
-Translating finalized schematic designs to architectural interior elevations, renderings, plans and project schedules for construction documents and
submission packages conveyed to construction team.
-Regularly visits projects on site for administration of construction, installations, quality maintenance and communication with construction team on site.

Sep 2018 - current
 

University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA, US, Teaching Assistant

-Extensively mentored first year students in design and representation in major studio course
-Held regular meetings and tutorials to assist in project development

Aug 2015 - May 2018
 

Commune Design Office, Los Angeles, CA, US, Architectural Intern

-Prepared shop drawings for bespoke furniture per written specs, edited and annotated construction documents
-Corresponded between project team leads on interiors and researched new spec options

May 2017 - Aug 2017
 

ORA (Oonagh Ryan Architects Inc.), Los Angeles, CA, US, Design Consultant

-Prepared construction documents
-Documented site visits on ongoing projects
-Corresponded between architect’s office and contractor
-Drafted/designed interiors and detailing

May 2016 - Aug 2016
 

Education 

University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA, US, BArch, Architecture

Aug 2013 - May 2018
 

Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA, US, Architecture

Sep 2011 - May 2013
 

Awards 

Alpha Rho Chi Bronze Medal, Award

The Alpha Rho Chi Fraternity awards the honor annually to a graduating senior nominated by his peers. Judged by the faculty, the medal is awarded to the senior who has shown commitment to leadership, performed service for his school, and gives promise of true professional merit through his attitude and personality.

2018
 

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