Seeking a full-time position in a design firm with the goal of expanding my design experience and completing the IDP process. I have an MArch [2011] and B.S. in Architectural Studies [2008] from the University of Southern California. I am energetic and self-motivated and always looking for opportunities to learn and grow personally and professionally.
Experience
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Oct 2011Present
Project Manager
Coordinating project development from the design phase through construction documentation.
Drawing schematic, design, and construction documents for multi-family affordable housing projects in the Los Angeles area.
Managing the plan check and permiting process with consultants, clients and city offices.
Office administration, contract documents, award submissions, and daily correspondence with clients, consultants and city planning offices.
Los Angeles, CA, USA
May 2011Present
Architectural Designer, Principal
Providing architectural, interior, and furniture design services to private clients and organizations.
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Aug 2009Dec 2009
Class Assistant
Responsible for grading student work, administering exams and leading weekly discussion sessions with students. [ARCH 114, Architecture History Survey]
Mexico City, Mexico
Jan 2009Jul 2009
Designer
Assisted in the design of a new home furnishings line. Responsibilities included 3d modeling (SolidWorks) and CAD drafting, product testing and fabrication models and drawings. Coordinated and oversaw home furniture show room layout and lighting.
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Aug 2008Dec 2008
Class Assistant
Assisted Professor John Mutlow with the administrative aspects of the course. [ARCH 527, Development of Urban Housing]
Involvement
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Dec 2010May 2011
President
Represented the graduate student body. Participated in monthly meetings with the School of Architecture’s Executive Committee. Organized funding for GASA events, socials, and student conference travel.
Menlo Park, CA, USA
Mar 2011
Participating Designer
One of 8 USC students selected to participate in San Mateo County AIA’s design charrette for the new Facebook Campus in Menlo Park, CA.
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Aug 2009May 2010
Invited Alumni Designer
Assisted faculty member Debra Sokolow in designing the interior of the new Beit Midrash (community prayer/gathering space). Drafted design drawings, selected floor and wall coverings and materials for furniture. Designed bench seating.
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Apr 2009Apr 2010
Convention Director
Planned, organized and managed the 2010 state-wide convention, the most successful convention in the previous 5 years with over 350 attendees. Raised over $30,000 and successfully came in far under budget. Hosted nationally known speakers and candidates for Governor of California, US Senator, and US House of Representatives.
Awards
Aug 2009
Graduate Research Scholar
Languages
 
Spanish (Native), English (Native), Hebrew (Conversational)
Skills
 
Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Lightroom, Sketchup, Rhinoceros 3+4, Revit Architecture, DigitalProject, Solidworks, PhotoView 3D, Maxwell Render, VRay, Apple iWork Suite, Auto CAD, Microsoft Office Suite