RESUME

 

Hi! I am an exceptional young designer with over seven years professional work experience within the industries of Architecture, UX/UI Design, Art Education, Graphic Design and Industrial Design.

 

In all of my professional and academic ventures, I strive to connect our physical world with the rapidly advancing digital world through responsible design and creative solutions.  I have a wide range of skills, abilities and life experiences that has allowed me to explore what it means to be a good designer and retain my entrepreneurial spirit.  My areas of expertise include 3D computer modeling, graphic design, wire-framing, research/design development, animations and marketing strategies.  

 

Expertise in:

 

• Photoshop 

• SketchUp

• Illustrator

• AutoCad

• Revit

• Rhino

• Vray

 

EDUCATION

 

09.2009 - 05.2011

Masters of Architecture (MArch) Arizona State University + Universidad Torcuato Di Tella (Buenos Aires, Argentina)  

3.8 GPA,  6th-Year Thesis: Architecture Capstone Award Winner

 

09.2005 - 05.2009

Bachelors of Science in Architectural Design (BSD) Arizona State University

Magna Cum Laude, 4-time Design Excellence Award Winner

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

02.2012 – current   

Design Associate/Junior Architect

Douglas Fredrikson Architects 

 

Designer, 3D modeler, and CAD operator for projects including high-end custom homes, golf clubhouses, community clubhouses and banquet halls. Involved in all aspects of the design process from conceptual design to construction documentation and administration.  Managed and developed all 3D modeling and animation/renderings for the firm for presentation and marketing material. 

 

• Conceptual Design Development

• Site Plan Development/Masterplanning

• 3D modeling and Rendering/Animations

• Promotional Graphic Design and Branding

• Construction Documents

• Building Permitting and Code Compliance

 

02.2011 – 02.2012

Owner - UX/UI Designer   

Last Call Social Media

 

Designed and managed all branding and creative solutions within the company.  Head UX and UI designer for websites, facebook fanpages, logos, infographics and other forms of digital and print media.  Researched users needs and optimized user interface for each individual client to ensure fluid usability through simple and efficient design. Worked in every facet of UX/UI design from initiating conversations on scope of project and wire-framing, all the way through the surface level of visual art and graphics. Worked diligently to ensure positive client engagement to provide excellence within our product/service bundle.

 

05.2010 – 05.2011

Junior Architect - Industrial Designer

Aranda/Lasch Architecture

 

Designer/builder for a project that investigated fractal geometries and growth patterns into digital algorithms and physical objects.  The physical permutations of these patterns resulted in high-end custom furniture pieces that we constructed from a variety of productions methods including 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, wire cutters and hand craftsmanship. The final product was an entire catalog of one-of-a-kind furniture pieces ranging from lounge chairs to tables that went on display that the prestigious 12th International Venice Biennale in Venice, Italy.

 

08.2009 - 05.2010

Head Instructor

ArtSpace (creative learning program)

 

Instructor for students focusing on creative-learning and multi-disciplinary techniques to encourage self-organizing activities and alternative means of artistic expression.  Wrote and developed independent weekly lesson plans in with the guidance of the ArtSpace Program. Organized field trips, monthly group events, learning seminars and after school activities to promote collaboration and cooperation within the classroom. 

 

5.2008 - 03.2009

Intern Architect  

DWL Architects + Planners Inc.

 

Worked on public building projects and design competitions both individually and in collaborative team environments.  Organized, developed and prepared design proposal portfolios for numerous awards and produced both physical and digital SketchUp for public projects and competitions.  Wrote the design guidelines and prepared construction documents for the airports and other public projects.