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Cortlandt Chin

Cortlandt Chin

New York, NY, US

 
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About 

Motivated architecture graduate student eager to launch a career in architecture as an entry-level architectural designer. Currently preparing for the LEED Green Associate exam and exploring licensure options, bringing a strong academic background and a passion for sustainable design to the table.

Employment 

Kerekes Bakery & Restaurant Equipment, Brooklyn, NY, US, Commercial Kitchen Designer

- Utilized AutoCAD and Revit to draft floor plans of kitchens in Group A-3, E, and F-2 occupancies as defined by the NYC Building Code.
- Reviewed draft construction documents of restaurant kitchens to ensure compliance with the NYC Building Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Fire Code, and Fuel Gas Code.
- Established and maintained a Revit content library of cloud-based kitchen equipment from various manufacturers.
- Collaborated with the sales team to design custom kitchen equipment, including sinks, tables, and cabinets, using AutoCAD.
- Established and maintained an AutoCAD content library consisting of custom title blocks and custom and cloud-based kitchen equipment.

Aug 2024 - current
 

City College of New York (CCNY), New York, NY, US, Teaching Assistant

• Conducted weekly review sessions to reinforce key concepts and assist students in understanding structural analysis and design principles.
• Provided one-on-one or group tutoring sessions to students, helping them improve their understanding of structural engineering concepts.

Jan 2024 - May 2024
 

City College of New York (CCNY), New York, NY, US, Teaching Assistant

• Collaborated with the course instructor to develop course materials, including lecture notes, presentations, and hands-on activities, to enhance students’ understanding of construction technology concepts.
• Ensured students’ successful performance by further clarifying lecture materials and providing encouragement.

Aug 2023 - Dec 2023
 

Shake Shack, New York, NY, US, Restaurant Team Member

• Supplied exceptional hospitality to guests and ensured guests’ orders are correct.
• Optimized the cleaning process of the fryers at the end of the night, allowing it to be cleaned up to 50% faster.
• Streamlined the process for frying chicken, reducing wait times by up to 50%.

Jul 2021 - Jan 2023
 

Education 

City College of New York (CCNY), New York, NY, US, MArch, M.Arch I

• Club: AIAS - M.Arch Representative, Fall 2023-spring 2024
• GPA: 3.83
• Relevant Courses: Construction Technology, Structures I-III, Masonry Structures, Decoding the NYC Building Codes, Robotics in Architecture

Aug 2021 - current
 

University at Buffalo, Amherst, NY, US, Bachelors, Environmental Design

• Organization: UB Thunder of the East Marching Band
• Relevant courses: Real Estate Development, GIS Programming, Sustainable Urban Environments, Transportation Planning
• Mathematics Minor: Calculus I-III, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Intro to Probability, Intro to Statistical Inference

Aug 2017 - May 2021
 

Awards 

The Howard L. Zimmerman, Architects & Engineers, DPC Scholarship, Scholarship

Awarded to students who have outstanding character and perseverance

2023
 

Areas of Specialization 

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