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Thao Khia

Thao Khia

Bayonne, NJ, US

 
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About 

thao.khia15@gmail.com

TK is a motivated and skilled interior designer with a Master’s degree in Architecture and extensive experience in design and visualization. She is skilled in developing, presenting design concept, 3D modeling, space planning, and material selection, with experience working on a range of hospitality and commercial projects, resulting increased project approvals and scope.


Employment 

Center for Building Knowledge - NJIT Research, Newark, NJ, US, Revit Lead- Student Work Study

• Assisted with in-field building diagnostic testing and report development using
Matterport
• Created Revit 3D models from Matterport scans and produced floor plans and
evacuation plans
• Ensured compliance with contract architecture firm and NBOE Newark Board
of Education’s standards
• Supervised and coordinated with project manager on all submittals
• Led and supported the team and pursuit Visualization project

Feb 2022 - Dec 2022
 

HF Planners, LLC, Branchburg, NJ, US, Junior Interior Designer

• Conducted inventory, specifications, and furniture layout for various projects
• Selected materials and finishes for client presentations
• Developed master plans and drawings from schematic designs through
construction documents
• Created space planning concepts and generated 3D models
• Maintained library resources, vendor contacts, and relevant content

Oct 2020 - Jul 2021
 

Education 

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, NJ, US, MArch, Architecture

Sep 2021 - May 2023
 

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, US, Bachelors, Interior Design

Sep 2015 - May 2020
 

Awards 

Architecture Excellence in Design, Award

NJIT 40th Annual Award - Architecture Excellence in Design Award, Second Year- Graduate

2022
 

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