Architecture Design Assistant Resume Sample

 

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as a contributing member in an Architecture/Design Firm,

in order to gain experience and grow as a design professional.

 

 

EDUCATION

The School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago · Chicago, Illinois

Bachelor of Interior Architecture, May 2007

 

 

SKILLS

Computer

· Expert in Vector Works, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Photoshop,

and Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, ArchiCAD, Buzzsaw, FileMaker Pro,

SketchUp, AutoDesk, AutoCAD, 3D Max, Maya

Language

· Fluent in English and Spanish (written and verbal), and French (conversational level)

Technical

· Architectural model making

· Free-hand drawing/drafting (idea sketches, perspectives, renderings)

· Color schemes and finish materials selection and coordination

· Graphic Presentation Designer (presentation boards, illustrations, client overview)

· Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure

 

 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Chicago Women in Architecture (Since November 2008)

 

 

AWARDS AND EXHIBITIONS

Sullivan Center, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois (2007)

· Thesis Exhibition

· Stage/Set Design Exhibition

Gallery 2, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 

Chicago, Illinois (2004)

· Historic Preservation (Group Presentation and Installation)

Juanito (Annual) · Guatemala City, Guatemala (2002)

· Curatorial work

· Fine Art Award Recipient

Feria del Libro (Annual) · Guatemala City, Guatemala (1996–2002)

· Award Recipient (received various awards for painting and writing)

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Interior Designer (February 2008–October 2008)

Product Library Manager (February 2005–May 2005)

Landon Bone Baker Architects · Chicago, Illinois

· Residential and commercial space planning and furniture layouts

· Responsible for products and materials research, selection, patterns, color

schemes, and installation

· Furniture Design: chair, reception desk, office stations (built prototypes)

· Graphic Presentation Designer, and rendered computer drawings

· Design development and construction site verification process of projects

· Site planning and drawings: plans, elevations, 3D renderings, sketches

· Contributed in Green Permit submittal, Buzzsaw, City of Chicago

· Finance and marketing negotiations and agreement with providers through

bidding process

· Developed extensive client/supplier/contractor contact throughout design process,

including resolution of problems at field work

· Library Manager (Organized, managed and updated new and existing vendor and

supplier information)

· Built models

Freelance Interior Designer, collaborated with LBBA               

(December 2007–February 2008)

Interior Design Renovation Day Care Center · Chicago, Illinois

· The Children’s Place Association is a place for children and families whose lives

have been devastated by disease (HIV/AIDS-affected) and poverty.

Freelance Interior Designer (September 2007–January 2008)

Restoration, Preservation, and New Design for a Historic 

Preservation Site · Guatemala City, Guatemala

Freelance Interior Designer (June 2007–August 2007)

Residential Client: Interior Design · Guatemala City, Guatemala

Interior Design Assistant  (June 2006–December 2006)

Robyn Shapiro Design, Inc. · Chicago, Illinois

· Residential space planning and furniture layouts

· Participated in client meetings/presentations revisions

· Assisted in all phases in projects (from design to installation)

· Communication with contractors through the process installation

· Performed visits to Merchandise Mart, Design Centers and Showrooms

· Managed acquisition, organized, and updated material library, samples, and new

product information

Architecture and Design Assistant (October 2002–August 2003)

Arquitectos Juarez-Urruela S.A. · Guatemala City, Guatemala

· Performed conceptual design phase on commercial/retail, residential, and outdoor

landscape/play space projects

· Revised red-line computer drafting

· Participated in client meetings/presentations revisions

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