Contemporary Living Images, Los Angeles, CA, US, Designer, Jobsite Supervisor
Designed a four-story dwelling on a steeply sloped site in Mount Washington, California. Drafted the full plan set using AutoCAD (perspective, plot plan, floor plans, elevations, cross-sections, door and window schedules, and details). Incorporated client, planning commission, and plan checker feedback to gain project approval. Construction to begin in 2013.
Drew complete plan sets for a house remodel and home addition in Los Angeles. Reviewed the projects with their respective owners and plan checkers, bringing them up to code. Fully approved with construction to commence in 2013.
Collaboratively designed a three-story house in Calabasas, California and supervised its construction from start to finish. Communicated with site workers in Spanish and oversaw site grading, foundation pour, balloon frame construction, weatherproofing, insulation, and drywall placement, installation of MEP equipment, fire sprinklers, doors and windows, roofing and gutters, stuccoing, railing and fence construction, and site inspections.
Bruce Bolander Architects, Malibu, CA, US, AutoCAD Draftsman
Worked on construction documents for 5 projects in AutoCAD. Drew septic and plot plans, siteplans, floorplans, elevations, cross-sections, details, door and window schedules, and implemented plan set corrections.
Habitat for Humanity, Thousand Oaks, CA, US, Construction Volunteer
Helped build the balloon frame of a two-story home for a low-income family.
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, US, BArch, College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Emphasis on site-specific architecture that engages its surroundings. Interest in design that is sensitive to the wants and needs of its users, the local community, and the environment. Projects include artist and equestrian housing, magicians’ academy, elementary school, libraries, and cultural center. Thesis focus on how art and music can foster diversity and form more tolerant and accepting communities.
Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS), Copenhagen, DK, Architecture and Design Program
Designed urban infill, row-housing, open-air market, and climate change pavilion under the guidance of Danish architects. Learned design strategies for making cities more livable and less car dependent. Participated in study tours and independently traveled to 13 countries in Europe and Scandinavia.
Honor Society, Award
Awarded for a GPA of 3.2 or higher
AP Spanish Language Exam, Other
Passed the advanced placement Spanish language exam.
Fluent in Spanish, spoken and written.
