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Amelia Wong

Amelia Wong

West Hollywood, CA, US

 

About 

Amelia Wong is a multidisciplinary designer based in Los Angeles. After a career in technology consulting and management, she moved cross-country to pursue her passion for the built environment and received her Master of Architecture from UCLA in 2011.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

DiMarzio | Kato Architecture, Los Angeles, CA, US, Architectural Designer

+ Developed 3D models and SD/DD drawings for multiple large-scale urban projects in China, including coordination with local architect
+ Provided drawings and sourced materials for detailed pricing package of corporate lobby renovation in Downtown Los Angeles

Mar 2012 - current
 

Smog Studio, Venice, CA, Freelance Designer / Analyst

+ Analyzed data and generated maps and diagrams for multiple Swedish master planning projects
+ Created diagrams for published report on spatial attributes of world-class innovation centers

Nov 2010 - current
 

Brooks + Scarpa, Los Angeles, CA, US, Architectural Intern

+ Produced diagrams and large-scale physical models in styrene and wood for competitions

Sep 2011 - Dec 2011
 

cityLAB, Los Angeles, CA, US, Graduate Research Associate, cityLAB Fellow (2009-2010)

+ Produced exhibition and marketing deliverables, including co-authoring a business plan
+ Provided geospatial visualizations, diagrams, and other graphic support across multiple projects
+ Performed extensive site and data analysis to development urban development scenarios
+ Conducted site studies of numerous Southern California locations
+ Developed relationships with local community organizations and city agencies

Sep 2008 - Jul 2011
 

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, US, Teaching Assistant (Introduction to Computing)

+ Organized and taught weekly workshops on digital tools to first-year graduate students
+ Responsible for grading weekly assignments and providing guidance through office hours

Sep 2010 - Dec 2010
 

DeLaCour and Ferrara Architects P.C., Brooklyn, NY, US, Architectural Intern

+ Conducted site visits to document existing conditions and updated as-built drawings
+ Produced animations, photographs, and drawings for marketing purposes

Jul 2010 - Sep 2010
 

Roger Sherman Architecture and Urban Design, Los Angeles, CA, US, Architectural Intern

+ Provided diagrams and 3D models for an internationally exhibited and published urban proposal
+ Developed schematic site plans and renderings for potential clients

Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
 

Booz Allen Hamilton, Falls Church, VA, US, Associate (2008), Consultant (2004 - 2007)

+ Interfaced regularly with clients regarding requirements, troubleshooting, and implementation strategies
+ Managed staffing, scheduling, delivery, and financial aspects of projects
+ Led design and technical development of multiple software systems

Oct 2004 - Jul 2008
 

Education 

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA, US, MArch, Architecture

Sep 2008 - Jun 2011
 

Brown University, Providence, RI, US, Bachelors, Computer Science, Visual Art (double major)

Sep 1999 - Jun 2003
 

Awards 

cityLAB Fellow, Scholarship

2010
 

UCLA Teaching Assistant, Scholarship

2010
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills