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Akirah Hixon

Akirah Hixon

Pittsburgh, PA, US

 
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About 

Enthusiastic and detail-oriented Architectural Designer with 3 years of professional experience. Passionate about creating innovative and sustainable designs, with a strong foundation in architectural principles, historical research, and technical specifications.

Employment 

CPL Architects & Engineers, Pittsburgh, PA, US, Architectural Designer I

• Created, updated and maintained AutoCad & Revit architectural models through all phases

• Participated in conceptual design & schematic process by hand-sketching under the supervision of a Project Manager

• Lead design team charrettes & coordinated across disciplinary teams

• Conducted feasibility & historical site research

• Evaluated shop drawings and submittal reviews

• Attended construction meetings with contractors

•  Created architectural punch-lists and technical details

Jan 2022 - current
 

Palmer Museum of Art, State College, PA, US, Student Ambassador

• Lead student-guided tours and helped curate exhibitions

• Worked with the museum’s education department to develop creative and
innovative events

• Learned inner workings of the fine art curatorial process and techniques

Feb 2017 - May 2021
 

Education 

The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), University Park, PA, US, BArch, Arts & Architecture

The professional program (BARCH) from Penn State University is a five-year curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Architecture degree requiring 162 credits.
The Bachelor of Architecture curriculum includes coursework in architectural design, history, theory, structural systems, building materials, environmental control systems, visual communications, professional practice, and systems integration.

Sep 2016 - May 2021
 

Perry Traditional Academy, Pittsburgh, PA, US, High School, Diploma

Sep 2012 - Jun 2016
 

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