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Christine Chan

Christine Chan

Brooklyn, NY, US

 
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About 

Highly motivated and resourceful recent graduate of the Master of Architecture program at Pratt with Interior Design undergraduate degree. Vision includes creating inclusive and sustainable environments with unique user experiences. Strong interest in mixed-use and commercial projects of various scales. Strength in analyzing, problem-solving and space-planning. Quick learner with experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.

Employment 

SMCP, New York, NY, Architectural Associate

-Assisted Project Manager in reviewing CD sets, scheduling, and meetings with GC
-Developed store layouts, design development, rendering, and construction document using AutoCAD and Photoshop
-Worked with vendor, GC, and brand owners to cut down costs
-Proposed sustainable solutions in commercial retail interior architecture
-Communicated design to brand owners and the visual merchandising team, and respond to their needs in programs and aesthetic
-Prepared design presentation material and final design documentation

May 2022 - May 2023
 

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, US, GAUD Office Design Student Assistant

-Developed and implemented task excel sheets to improve communication and workflow in office
-Designed poster and coordinated tasks during student and academic events

Mar 2021 - May 2022
 

Education 

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, US, MArch, Master of Architecture

GPA: 3.88
Graduated with distinction

Activities: Graduate Student Council Class of 2023 Representative

Aug 2020 - May 2023
 

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, US, Bachelors, Interior Design

Minor: Business Administration
Summa Cum Laude

Activities: Teaching Assistant for course IND 2460C (Computer Applications in Three Dimensional Design), ASID UF chapter Treasurer

Aug 2016 - May 2020
 

Awards 

Witter's Competition, 1st Place

-An interdisciplinary academic competition to foster better understanding among design, construction, planning, and engineering students
-Proposed innovative and holistic solution to a collaborative learning space
-Lead Designer for interior, including space-planning and material selection

2019
 

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