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MiaoMei Lin

MiaoMei Lin

Seattle, WA, US

 

About 

MiaoMei’s interdisciplinary background in landscape architecture, interior design and industrial arts inform and motivate a dedication to space planning as she places importance on integrating natural functions within the urban environment. She is particularly interested in layering of various cultural and natural systems in order to form a comprehensive framework, which is beneficial to both people and the natural environment.

Employment 

Fraternity Development (Kun Shan) Co., LTD, Kun Shan, China, Manager, Dept. of Planning & Construction

* Transformed a 450-acre agricultural site into tourist resorts and recreational communities

Dec 2011 - current
 

GiGa International Co Ltd., East Hanover, NJ , Web Developer

* Managed the content development and maintenance of web production

Aug 2004 - Apr 2010
 

Daza Group of Companies, Taipei, TW, Design Associate

* Acted as a project manager and liaison between principals and clients
* Conveyed overall design concept/process consistent with projects’ programs, budget and time constraints related to construction efforts
* Managed design review and approval process, and ensured deadlines were met to achieve overall project deadlines
* Reviewed shop drawings and building material submissions, and coordinated changes / revisions with subcontractors during the construction phase

Oct 1999 - Apr 2001
 

Steven J. Leach JR.+ Associates, Taipei, TW, Project Leader

* Formulated project approach with senior design associates; interpreted design concepts and translated them into workable construction systems
* Estimated construction costs, prepared specifications and construction documents for contracts

Sep 1996 - Sep 1999
 

J.J.Pan and Partners, Architects and Planners, Taipei, TW, Interior Designer

* Coordinated interior construction administration; specified color/material selections
* Evaluated alternatives to develop solutions. Maintained quality control and concept continuity

Apr 1995 - Sep 1996
 

Artech Architects, Taipei, TW, Interior Designer

* Generated interior design development including interpreting, organizing, and coordinating design for interior spaces
* Established competent firm-wide drawing standards to enhance the production of construction documents
* Worked closely with architects, engineers and consultants to incorporate engineering systems into each design
* Prepared preliminary cost estimates

Oct 1992 - Apr 1995
 

Rich Honor International Design, Taipei, TW, Assistant Designer

* Assisted senior designer to draft shop drawings; participated in design strategy sessions
* Inspected contractor’s work on construction sites

Jul 1990 - Oct 1992
 

Education 

University of Washington, Seattle, WA, US, Bachelors, Landscape Architecture

Sep 2006 - Jun 2009
 

Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU), Chung-Li, Taiwan, Bachelors, Interior Design

Sep 1987 - Jun 1991
 

Tung Fang Institute of Technology, Kao Hsiung, Taiwan, Industrial Arts

Sep 1981 - Jun 1986
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills