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Erin Newton

Erin Newton

New York, NY, US

 

About 

I am an energetic, career oriented young professional looking to expand my personal and professional growth. Strong desire to relocate nationally and work with an innovative, fast-paced, design forward firm!

Employment 

O'Neil Langan Architects, New York, NY, US, Project Manager

High-End Retail Designer. Currently dedicated to designing stores for Tory Burch nation and worldwide.

Tory Burch Projects:
- Copley Mall, Boston Massachusetts
- Sao Pualo, Brazil
- Higienópolis, Brazil
- Rodeo Drive, California

May 2012 - current
 

Sustaita Architects, Houston, TX, US, Intern Architect

 Produce schematic design, design development and construction documents
for hospitality, educational and healthcare facilities.
 Maintain consultant communication, project organization and budgets.
 Attend appointments and keep clients informed on project progression.
 Create proposal packages and presentations for acquiring new business.
 Conduct field verifications and site analysis.
 Specify and research products and materials for various projects.
 Analyze and apply required codes; including incorporating LEED design.
 Perform document checking and coordination.
 Execute and document job completion “walk-throughs.”

Projects:
 Alario Amphitheater, Jefferson Parish LA
 Paulinia Amphitheater Design Concept, Brazil
 J.R. Harris Elementary School, Houston TX
 Edna M. Carrillo Elementary School, Houston TX
 Oates Elementary School, Houston TX
 J.P. Henderson Elementary School, Houston TX
 The High School for Performing and Visual Arts, Houston TX
 Patterson Elementary School, Houston TX
 Wally Pontiff Jr. Gymnasium, Jefferson Parish LA
 Private Dr. Office Renovations, Houston TX

Jan 2009 - current
 

Brand + Allen Architects, Houston, TX, US, Intern Architect

 Produced drawings from schematic design - construction documents for multiple projects
 Consulted with Martini Park representatives regarding material selection choices.
 Generated space layouts for Pinto Ranch, Erwin Pearl and Stuart Weitzman to arrange product location and quantities.
 Created 3D interior and exterior graphic renderings for two Martini Park locations.
 Performed product and concept research for various projects.
 Organized, maintained and updated FTP site for consultant coordination.

Projects:
 Martini Park, Boston MA
 Pinto Ranch, Houston TX
 Erwin Pearl, Various Locations
 Stuart Weitzman, Various Locations

Jun 2008 - Nov 2008
 

Texas Tech University Recreational Center, Lubbock, TX, US, Marketing Assistant

 Created weekly print ads to advertise and promote recreational center events.
 Assisted in University Fairs to promote and gain student interest in physical fitness.
 Managed assigned departments marketing solutions in office and remotely.
 Coordinated, photographed and aided various events.
 Lead the organization and planning of the annual Student Appreciation Dinner and Student All-Nighter.

Projects:
 Winter Slam
 Rec Pro
 Raider X
 OPC
 Student Appreciation Dinner 2007 & 2008
 Student All-Nighter

Jan 2006 - May 2008
 

PhiloWilke Partnership, Houston, TX, US, Summer Intern

 Developed MD Anderson’s vault renovation from schematic design to CD.
 Created a “process oriented” design to make procedures flow quicker and more efficiently.
 Consulted and aided MD Anderson nurses and directors through the design process.
 Researched and applied proper placement guidelines and codes for equipment to be used.
 Conducted field verifications and coordinated with existing building plans.
 Produced innovative presentation techniques to efficiently communicate with MD Anderson Nurses who had difficulty understanding architectural drawings.
 Composed interior finish boards for various projects.

Projects:
 MD Anderson Linear Accelerator Vault Renovation, Houston TX
 El Paso State School Renovations, El Paso TX
 Memorial Herman Hospital Renovations, Houston TX

May 2007 - Aug 2007
 

Education 

Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, US, MArch, Architecture

Involved in courses in the Community Design Study track (one of 3 programs our school offered).
For my graduate thesis I took a special Medical Design Studio.

Jan 2007 - May 2008
 

Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, US, BArch, Architecture

Aug 2003 - Dec 2006
 

Awards 

Thesis of the Year, Award

Awarded "Thesis of the Year" for an outstanding thesis, design presentation and project layout. Voted for by Architecture Alumni and Staff.

2008
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills