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Stephanie Perna

Stephanie Perna

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

I am a current M.Arch candidate at Washington University in St. Louis

Employment 

Castelli-Design, New York, NY, US, Senior Design Manager

- Managed design development and construction document phases for a number of projects, with construction administration duties performed as needed
- Designed lighting schemes based on architect’s and client’s needs to enhance architectural spaces
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure the complete implementation of each design
- Performed calculations to ensure each space met comfortable light levels and the desired effects per the client’s needs, as well as meeting building code requirements
- Created custom lighting mock-ups and fixtures to better suit clients’ needs

Aug 2020 - Jul 2022
 

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, New York, NY, US, Management Intern

- Assisted with building code review for future tenants within the World Trade Center complex
- Conducted research for and designed an interactive exhibit for a historic public space in collaboration with 4 co-workers
- Led presentations to project committees and graphics firms on design proposals
- Coordinated project approvals across several departments

May 2019 - Aug 2019
 

Education 

Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis - Main Campus, MArch, Architecture

A 3-year accredited Master of Architecture program

Aug 2022 - current
 

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, US, Bachelors, Architectural Studies

A 4-year architecture program with a focus in design and structure; Minor in Geography and GIS

Aug 2016 - May 2020
 

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