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Software

Drafting: AutoCAD, Vectorworks
Modeling & Visualization: Maya, Rhinoceros, Sketchup, Adobe CS Suite(Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier, Aftereffects, Dreamweaver)
Programming: Rhinoscript, MELscript, html+css


Work Experience

Atelier Hitoshi Abe, Sendai, Japan
[Architectural Design Firm]
Assistant Project Manager (2008-2009)
Involved in bilingual correspondences and negotiations between the foreign developers and the project architect on an $14m hotel/spa marketed towards an international clientele.

Arup Engineering, Los Angeles, CA
[Architectural Engineering Firm]
Intern (2007)
Ran various energy simulations on a unique residential louver system and assembled a report for title 24 compliance.

Urban Rock Design, Los Angeles, CA
[Architectural Design Firm]
Intern (2007)
Designed residential renovations using physical models & BIM software.

SCI-arc CNC Facilities, Los Angeles, CA
[Architectural Design School]
Student Worker (2006)
Operated and assisted in the use of CNC laser, CNC mill and 3d print machines.

HAIPO GROUP, Shanghai, China
[Architectural Design Firm]
Intern (2006)
Executed conceptual site planning proposals, hotel plan and concept designs, 3d massing studies, the design of presentation booklets. Presented the schematic proposal for a 250,000 sq/ft mixed-use complex to the clients.

Peter-Testa Architects, Los Angeles, CA
[Architectural Design Firm]
Intern (2006)
Created physical and digital models for a modular house for an architecture exhibition at the MOCA.

Montalba Architects, Los Angeles, CA
[Architectural Design Firm]
Intern (2005)
Executed several residential and commercial projects through the completion of the design document sets.

PCC Architecture Department, CA
[Pasadena Community College]
Teaching Aid (2005)
Aided in the critiquing and grading of student work, setting up lectures and running a weekend work laboratory.

Awards & Recognition

SCI-arc Best Thesis Award (2008)
Alpha Rho Chi Medal Recipient (2008)
SCI-arc Representative, A+D MUSEUM 2x8 (2007)
RIBA Building a Sustainable World Competition Finalist (2007)
Jean Roth Driskel Scholarship Stipend Recipient (2006)
SCI-arc Portfolio Grant (2005)
PCC Representative, A+D Museum 2x8 Motion Exhibit (2004)
PCC Representative, 1:2 INTERIOR DESIGN CHARRETTE (2004)
A+D Museum Ray Kappe Retrospective, Model Entry (2004)


Education

SCI-arc - Southern California Institute of Architecture (B.Arch. graduation with honors ‘08)
Pasadena City College (’05)
Punahou High School (’98)