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Michael Wong

Michael Wong

Brooklyn, NY, US

 

About 

Bachelor of Architecture, Pratt Institute School of Architecture, May 2011

As a recent graduate of Pratt Architecture, I seek to work in an architecture firm that emphasizes on intelligent sustainable designs and challenges the dimensions of the architecture realms. Being a native New Yorker, I believe that this city has many grand styles of architecture that symbolize the power and awe of the city of New York.

My goals and aspirations as a young architectural designer expand into the design and  business dimension of architecture firms. I believe that the architecture firm is truly a stage for interdisciplinary accumulation of knowledge and skills from many backgrounds. I look forward to applying and integrating my education and skills into future projects.

While working as an engineering designer, I have experienced many processes that involve design development, client services, material research, and product delivery. I have proven ability to work in coordination with several team members and individually. Additionally, I also have a strong sense of taking initiative and following organized systems. Many of these skills and traits that I possess are experiences from my 6+ years of leadership roles on the DCH Racing club team.

Employment 

Guerin Glass Architects, Brooklyn, NY, US, Junior Architect

Nov 2011 - current
 

Lane |8| Dragon Boat, Graphics Designer

A start-up dragon boat apparel brand company.
I work in collaboration with fellow team members to promote the sport of Dragonboat racing throughout many communities. This is a side business that is promoted through label and product design.

Aug 2006 - current
 

United States Department of Defense, U.S. Army, Materials Engineer Designer

-Research and development of polymer material specifications and applications.
-3D model design and product fabrication.
-Consulting project direction and developing material application.

Jun 2008 - Sep 2011
 

Pratt Institute, Teacher's Assistant - Intermediate Design

- Coordinate and collaborate freshman class studio activities
- Feedback and review of student research and studio work
- Guidance on student design process and design thesis

Jan 2011 - May 2011
 

Pratt Institute, Undergraduate Office Assistant

- Administrative duties for the undergrad chairperson of the school of architecture.
- Collaboration of students’ semester scheduling.
- Guidance and peer counseling for undergrad students.

Jun 2010 - May 2011
 

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, US, Computer Lab Monitor

- aided students with computer software programming
- printing facilities
- plotting skills
- office management

Aug 2006 - Dec 2009
 

Hoffmann Architects + Engineers, Internship

-Draft CAD drawings for Colombia University Library and Wall Street Stock Exchange Building.
-Inspect construction conditions and rehabilitation methods.
-Organize and schedule client presentation documents.

Jun 2005 - Sep 2005
 

Education 

Pratt Institute, BArch, Architecture

Aug 2006 - May 2011
 

Bronx High School of Science, High School, New York City Specialized High School

Sep 2002 - Jun 2006
 

Awards 

World Crew Club Championship Silver medal, 2nd Place

International Dragon Boat Federation: World Crew Club Championship

2010
 

Pratt Institute Merit Scholarship, Scholarship

2009
 

Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Championship, 1st Place

2008
 

Pratt InProcess Archive, Honorable Mention

Pratt InProcess publication of outstanding student designs

2006
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills