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Valeria Otero Lopez

Valeria Otero Lopez

Miami, FL, US

 
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About 

Employment 

Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, US, Undergraduate Teaching Assistant - ARRC 242

• Deliver engaging and informative precepts on Architectural Theory
• Provide feedback on student research projects

Jan 2023 - current
 

Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, US, Plot Monitor

• Ensure plotters are ready for use and resolve students’ unexpected software difficulties

Mar 2022 - current
 

Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, US, Tutor

• Lead a 3-week Design V Workshop on analytical diagramming, design development, and representation
• Courses Tutored:
- Architectural Design I, II, III & V
- Introduction to Architecture
- Architecture History I & II
- Structures I
- Building Systems II
- Advanced Building Systems

Aug 2019 - current
 

Design Architecture Consultants, Miami, FL, US, Architectural Designer Intern

• Drafted and developed construction documents using AutoCAD
• 3D modeled residential (single and multi-family) and commercial buildings using SketchUp
• Contributed to design ideas on single-family residential projects
• Coordinated MEP and architectural drawings

May 2022 - Aug 2022
 

Design Architecture Consultants, Miami, FL, US, Architectural Designer Intern

• Developed construction documents using AutoCAD
• 3D modeled & printed residential (single and multi-family) and commercial buildings using SketchUp
• Analyzed feasibility of multi-family residential and mixed-use projects
• Explored preliminary multi-family residential designs, considering zoning and building codes

Apr 2021 - Aug 2021
 

Twelvesixtynine, Miami, FL, US, Graphic Illustrator

• Designed and edited content for the website using Photoshop and Lightroom

Dec 2020 - Aug 2021
 

Twelvesixtynine, Miami, FL, US, Sales Associate

• Assisted with sales at the store and resolved customer service inquiries via phone & email

Dec 2020 - Apr 2021
 

Portico Plus, Miami, FL, US, Architectural Designer Intern

• Converted hand-drawn sketches into digital drawings using AutoCAD
• 3D modeled single-family residential and commercial projects using Autodesk Revit
• Assisted with on-site visits and inspections on single-family residential projects

Jun 2019 - Apr 2021
 

Education 

Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, US, BArch, Architecture

GPA: 3.7

Study Abroad:
• SU (Fisher Center, NYC)
• SU (London Center, UK)
• SU (Florence Center, Italy)

Aug 2018 - current
 

Awards 

Academic Excellece Award, Award

Award given to students going abroad with a cumulative GPA of 3.7

2021
 

Architecture Portfolio Award, Award

2018
 

Dean’s List, Other

2018-2022

2018
 

Areas of Specialization 

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