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Stacy Economy

Stacy Economy

Chicago, IL, US

 

About 

I am a LEED Green Associate with a Bachelor of Architecture and a Minor in Structural Engineering. I also specialized in Architecture History and Theory and Landscape Architecture. My experience studying backpacking abroad which sparked my interest in urban planning and design.

I am open to any opportunities in architecture, design, architectural history and research, sustainability, structural engineering, building systems, and management. I am working toward licensure.

Specialties
- AutoCAD, Autodesk 3D Studio Max, Archicad
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Sketch Up
- Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign
- Architectural design, space planning and programming, schematic design, and construction drawings, freehand sketching, model making, rendering
- Freehand sketching and rendering, oil pastel and charcoal
- Presentations
- Managing
- Working knowledge of Archicad, Adobe Indesign, Revit Architecture

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Aria Group Architects, Inc., Oak Park, IL, US, Architectural Technician

May 2014 - current
 

Axios Architects, Chicago, IL, US, Associate

Mar 2013 - May 2014
 

RuckPate Architecture, Barrington, IL, US, Architectural Intern (Contract Position)

Nov 2012 - Feb 2013
 

Sigma Engineering, Inc., Chicago, IL, US, Contracted Project Leader

• Produced drawings and documents for lighting retrofits for Chicago Public Schools
• Project leader for surveying and producing documents for Priority 2 schools
• Responsible for coordinating all site visits with building engineers

Aug 2012 - Oct 2012
 

Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago, IL, US, Resident Advisor

Oversee residents' wellbeing and act as a liaison with Residence and Greek Life
• Foster community amongst 30 residents
• Mediate between residents when discrepancies arise
• Address concerns of residents at any time
• Comply and uphold university policies and Code of Conduct

Jan 2011 - Aug 2012
 

JEK Architects + Engineers, Inc., Rolling Meadows, IL, US, Architectural Intern

Assist architects and engineers in production of construction drawings
• Accelerated production time of drawings using AutoCAD
• Gained experience in reading specifications and ordering equipment

Jun 2007 - Jan 2008
 

Education 

Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), Chicago, IL, US, BArch, Architecture

Aug 2007 - May 2012
 

Awards 

Clinton E. Stryker Distinguished Service Award, Award

Awarded to full time undergraduate and graduate students who have made a distinguished contribution to campus life at Illinois Institute of Technology.

(http://www.iit.edu/student_affairs/awards/stryker.shtml)

2012
 

AIA Chicago Sustainability Leadership Award, Award

Iron Street Farm master planning/feasibility study created by Carol Ross Barney's Fall 2012 IIT Studio

2012
 

50 for the Future Award, Illinois Technology Foundation, Award

Awarded to fifty students in the state of Illinois who are interested and use technology in innovative ways.

2011
 

Leadership Academy Scholarship, Scholarship

Awarded to students with exceptional leadership ability and potential

2010
 

iitAIAS Design Charrette 2009, 1st Place

2009
 
2007
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills