Art, as an expression of one's life, is my passion. Whether in the form of music, fashion, studio art, digital art, or architecture, it displays the real interests and character of our living world.
I want to work with the people around me to design and develop spaces and feelings that inspire not only through their beauty but through their impact.
In addition to my work in architecture, I was able to test my graphic design and branding skills as the digital design visionary for my acapella group, The Virginia Hullabahoos. Taking my skills in design and applying them to the world of marketing and advertising.
Pembrooke & Ives, New York, NY, US, Design Intern
□ Attending multiple site visits to monitor construction progress
□ Preparing client design presentations and taking notes during meetings
□ Tasked with refining 3D Rhino models, producing Photoshop renderings, and updating AutoCad interior elevations and plans
□ Coordinating with vendors, ordering samples, shopping with clients
The Virginia Hullabahoos, Charlottesville, VA, US, Design Visionary
□ Illustrated and developed concert posters and digital marketing images for both local and international performances
□ Presented multiple iterations to the team and ensured both optimal representation and the desired design expression
Christian Zapatka Architect, PLLC, Washington, DC, US, Intern
□ Designed 3D models of existing and proposed project residences in Revit
□ Traveled to multiple project sites and recorded structural measurements and context data
□ Developed elevations, sections, plans, and axonometric drawings for design work and client presentations
Ferguson & Shamamian Architects, LLP, New York, NY, US, Intern
□ Received further training in AutoCAD, CD Sheet management, and general design thinking
□ Collaborated with my project team and general F&S staff to develop professional designs and future career strategies
□ Converted multiple project floor plans into clear, cohesive drawings for client presentational purposes and marketing content
Industrial Cottage, Norfolk, VA, US, Furniture designer and refinisher
□ Consulted and hired for independent marketing design and in-store artwork
□ Demonstrated proactive customer service to clients as both a sales representative and design consultant
□ Refined and contemporized pieces through skills in sanding, painting, carpentry repair, and design finalizing
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, US, BArch, Architecture
The School of Architecture provides a "curriculum that exposes students to the fundamentals of design in order to creatively and critically engage the diverse scales and contexts of the built environment". There, I studied, designed, and experimented with the basic concepts of space and how it can be manipulated to improve one's livelihood.
Duncan J. McCrea Memorial Award, 1st Place
University of Virginia Architecture graduation award for Academic achievement.
