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Chiara Wilkinson

Chiara Wilkinson

Voorhees, NJ, US

 
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About 

An architectural designer with a focus on connecting the project with the effects of its environment that allows me the ability to guide a space into a given meaning. With regards to the environment a project dwells in, atmosphere and feeling is taken into account through color, complexity, sustainability, and thorough analysis.

Other than that, I like to snowboard, study the Japanese language, and refine my art skills. My preferred medium as of lately has been loose charcoal. 

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Employment 

Freelancer, Architectural Designer

Jun 2024 - current
 

Victoria Hagan Interiors, New York, NY, US, Interior Architectural Designer Intern

» Developed and curated furniture and lighting packages for high-end residential projects, resulting in 25% improved
meeting efficiency, larger out-puts, and high client satisfaction ratings.
» Orchestrated visits to the design showroom for materials and furniture selection, resulting in increased customer
satisfaction and improved relations with designer showrooms.
» Directed the strategic alignment of material sets for client presentations and meetings for 50% enhanced clarity and
communication in design desires between clients.
» Collaborated with onsite designer to analyze and adjust material selections in floor plans throughout project
timeline, resulting in a increase in client satisfaction and a boost in project completion efficiency.
» Coordinated and supervised the delivery process for clients, manufacturers, and contractors to project sites and
offices, streamlining operations and improving efficiency, resulting in a 15% decrease in delivery costs.
» Revamped the on-site material library for designers and clients, introducing a user-friendly categorization system
and real-time inventory updates; boosted material selection efficiency by 50% and reduced client decision-making
time by 30%.

Feb 2023 - Aug 2023
 

Architecture plus Information, New York, NY, US, Architectural Designer Intern

» Reviewed and approved construction and interior submittals utilizing Bluebeam, collaborating with cross-functional
teams to ensure project milestones met on time and within budget, resulting in 15% better project efficiency.
» Conducted detailed SWOT analysis on company premises, analyzing everyday patterns to identify optimization
opportunities and streamline operations; implemented strategic changes resulting in a 25% reduction in resource
wastage and boosted workflow efficiency.
» Led a cross-functional team to identify and replace traditional materials used in each project with sustainable
replacements, increasing connections with contractors, reducing carbon footprint of projects by 30% and improving
company and client presentation.
» Demonstrated 3D Skills by creating efficient design site layouts from concept through completion using AutoCAD,
Revit, and Rhino.

Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
 

Education 

Parsons School of Design, New York, NY, US, Bachelors, Architectural Designer

Graduated with 3.8 in BFA Architectural Design with Honors

Sep 2019 - Dec 2023
 

Awards 

Dean's List, Honorable Mention

2024
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills