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Kirsten Meza

Kirsten Meza

Burbank, CA, US

 
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About 

Not a licensed architect but I hope to be one someday.

Employment 

ChangeUp Inc., Costa Mesa, CA, US, Project Manager

Manage remodels and new stores for Starbucks.

Mar 2021 - current
 

Cotton Fontana Architects, Glendale, Designer

Contract worker with Disney Imagineering. Have worked on both Shanghai and Paris portfolios. With the Shanghai team, worked as the 3D modeling lead. Close connection with the concept artist who would give me sketches to use as base for modelling. Would also help out on the construction documentation in collaboration with the Disney base in China. Similar role on the Paris team.

Jan 2018 - Feb 2021
 

Gangi, Burbank, CA, US, Job Captain

Worked on various projects around Glendale, Burbank, and Los Angeles ranging from single family, multi-family, and retail. Kept in close contact with other disciplines such as structural, MEP, landscape and civil and set up meetings as well as run them. Dealt with the city for permitting processes and attended the job site during construction.

Jan 2016 - Feb 2018
 

Jay Vanos Architects, Inc., Glendale, INTERMEDIATE Project Designer

Sep 2015 - Jan 2016
 

KTGY, Irvine, CA, US, Associate

Project Manager for Norwalk Excelsior, a 12 unit complex in Norwalk, CA. Worked on various townhome, condo, affordable housing, student housing, and single family homes. Mainly did DD-CD, with some SD and CA.

Jun 2014 - Sep 2015
 

Woodbury University, Burbank, CA, US, Teaching Assistant

Assisted in teaching a building and material constructions class to Graduate level students.

Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
 

Jeffery Rome and Associates, Intermediate Architect

Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
 

Riverside EDA, Riverside, CA, US, Intern

Sep 2010 - Aug 2011
 

Caltrans, Sacramento, CA, US, Student Volunteer

Aug 2009 - Sep 2009
 

Education 

Woodbury University, Burbank, CA, US, MArch, Architecture

Aug 2012 - May 2014
 

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Pomona, CA, US, BArch, Architecture

Sep 2007 - Jun 2012
 

Awards 

2012 finalist Walt Disney Imagineering’s ImagiNations Design Competition, Other

The project was conceived by the Cal Poly Pomona Architecture Team and created for the 2012 Walt Disney Imagineering ‘s ImagiNations Design Competition. This project is sole property of Walt Disney Imagineering and all rights to use these ideas are property of Walt Disney Imagineering. The Competition is a way for students and recent graduates to showcase their talents and for Disney to identify new talent.

2012
 

2011 semi-finalist Walt Disney Imagineering’s ImagiNations Design Competition, Other

The project was conceived by the Cal Poly Pomona Architecture Team and created for the 2011 Walt Disney Imagineering ‘s ImagiNations Design Competition. This project is sole property of Walt Disney Imagineering and all rights to use these ideas are property of Walt Disney Imagineering. The Competition is a way for students and recent graduates to showcase their talents and for Disney to identify new talent.

2011
 

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