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Shannon Perez

Shannon Perez

New Brunswick, NJ, US

 

About 

I have 5+ years of professional experience in residential, commercial, multi-family, and educational architecture.  I am an aspiring architect and have begun studying for my AREs.  I recently completed my M.Arch at Norwich University and relocated to New Brunswick, NJ.

Employment 

Self-Employed, Remote, Architectural Consultant

Consulted for Aubertine and Currier on the exterior and interior finish work of a high-end residential project currently under construction. Also freelanced for other clients in the residential and multi-family sectors.

Jan 2022 - current
 

Norwich University, Northfield, VT, US, Teaching Assistant

Initiated a Teaching Assistant program for the Foundations of Art + Architecture course. Mentored 45 students of architecture, construction management, and engineering in fabrication means and methods.

Jan 2023 - Apr 2023
 

Volunteering with US Army - Alpha Battery 2-15 FA, 2BCT 10TH MTN DIV., Fort Drum, NY, US, SFRG Volunteer Advisor

Liaised between 2-15 Alpha battery commander and Soldier and Family Readiness Group (SFRG) consisting of 80+ soldiers and their families. Responsible for
event planning, fundraising efforts, and disseminating important information.

Awarded the Artillery Order of Molly Pitcher

Dec 2021 - Apr 2023
 

Aubertine and Currier Architects, Engineers & Land Surveyors, PLLC, Watertown, NY, US, Architectural Designer

Managed small commercial, civil, and residential projects in all design phases using Revit and AutoCAD, including the floodproofing of a historic museum.

Mar 2020 - Jan 2022
 

Modsy, Remote, Design Specialist

Rendered interior designs and furniture layouts based on client needs and aesthetics. Managed numerous project timelines consecutively. Delivered high-fidelity renderings using Modsy proprietary software.

Sep 2019 - Oct 2019
 

USA Architects, Planners + Interior Designers, Ltd., Somerville, NJ, US, Designer

Supporting member on a small team responsible for $150 million in educational, civil, and residential projects. Collaborated in Revit from schematic design through construction documentation.

Jan 2019 - Aug 2019
 

Joshua Zinder Architecture + Design (JZA+D), Princeton, NJ, US, Architectural Designer

Worked on commercial and residential projects from concept to construction as a designer, production staff, and manager of small projects. Also, directly supported the in-house interior design team.

Mar 2017 - Jul 2018
 

Education 

Norwich University, Northfield, VT, US, MArch, M.Arch

Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
 

Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, US, M.Arch - withdrew

Withdrew after my husband's GI Bill failed to transfer

Aug 2019 - Oct 2019
 

Norwich University, Northfield, VT, US, Bachelors, Architectural Studies

Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
 

University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, US, BArch - transferred

Aug 2012 - Dec 2014
 

Awards 

A+A Thesis Award - Excellence in Community Organization, Award

Norwich University M.Arch

2023
 

Artillery Order of Molly Pitcher, Award

United States Field Artillery Association

2022
 

Merit Scholarship, Scholarship

Syracuse University M.Arch

2019
 

Politi Study Abroad Fellowship, Grant

Norwich University

2015
 

Presidential Scholarship, Scholarship

Norwich University

2014
 

Miami Grant, Grant

University of Miami

2012
 

President's Scholarship, Scholarship

2012
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills