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Valerie Lyons

Valerie Lyons

Pittsburgh, PA, US

 

About 

CAREER OBJECTIVE 
To obtain a professional design position with the ability utilize computer, space planning and design skills while continuing to further my knowledge.

EDUCATION 
Ohio University: Athens, OH:   June 2009
Bachelor of Science in Human & Consumer Sciences
Major:  Interior Architecture
GPA:  3.7/4.0

Ohio State University Newark Campus: Newark, OH:   2004 – 2005 (Freshman Year)
 
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE 
Gunther Kaier Architects: McMurray, PA - October 2010 - April 2012
Drafter/Designer
• AutoCAD
• Client Meetings & Site Visits
• Space Planning
• General Office Work

RELEVANT PROJECTS
• Shanahan Remodel, Upper St. Clair: 4,000 square foot residential remodel
•  McMurray Heating & Cooling, Canonsburg: 35,000 square foot office & warehouse
• Falconi Addition & Remodel, Canonsburg: 9,000 square foot residential addition & remodel
• Groff Addition & Remodel, Venetia: 1,000 square foot residential addition & remodel

 

Ohio University Facilities Planning & Space Management: Athens, OH - January - May 2009
Intern
• Selected Materials & Finishes
• Composed Materials Boards
• AutoCAD
• Attended Meetings & Site Visits
• General Office Work

Wachtel & McAnally Architects/Planners Inc.: Newark, OH
July - August, December 2007 & December 2008
Intern
• AutoCAD
• Site Visits & Investigations
• Shadowed Architects & Interior Designers


RECENT WORK
PNC Bank: McMurray, PA – October 2009 – October 2010
Teller
• Cash Handling
• Customer Service

ACCREDITATIONS
• LEED GA Accredited: March 2010-Present
COMPUTER SKILLS
• AutoCAD 2011
• Microsoft Office
• Form-Z 3D Rendering
• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
• Final Cut Express
• Mac OS X
•  Dreamweaver
 

Employment 

Gunther Kaier Architects, Inc., McMurray, PA, Drafter/Designer

TASKS
• AutoCAD
• Client Meetings & Site Visits
• Space Planning
• General Office Work

PROJECTS
• Shanahan Remodel, Upper St. Clair: 4,000 square foot residential remodel
• McMurray Heating & Cooling, Canonsburg: 35,000 square foot office & warehouse
• Falconi Addition & Remodel, Canonsburg: 9,000 square foot residential addition & remodel
• Groff Addition & Remodel, Venetia: 1,000 square foot residential addition & remodel

Oct 2010 - Apr 2012
 

Education 

Ohio University, Athens, OH, US, Bachelors, Interior Architecture

COMPUTER SKILLS
• AutoCAD 2011
• Microsoft Office
• Form-Z 3D Rendering
• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
• Final Cut Express
• Mac OS X
• Dreamweaver

COURSES
• K-12 Design
• Office Design
• Retail Design
• Residential Design
• Schematic Design
• Construction Documents

Sep 2005 - Jun 2009