OBJECTIVE| To work in a dynamic, idiosyncratic and/or loosely creative environment, in which I can explore modern approaches to, and methods of architectural + product design and business at the professional level.

EDUCATION

University of Virginia, School of Architecture, Class of 2013
• 2009 – present; Fourth Year
• Major: Architecture, pre-professional
• Minor: Architectural History
National Cathedral School, Washington, D.C. (2003-2009)

SKILLS

• Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• 3D Modeling Software: Rhino, Google Sketch Up
• Free hand drawing and some technical drafting
• Comfortable with physical modeling by hand, and with woodshop/ CNC equipment

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

“CIEE Architecture & Design in Barcelona, Spain” semester-long program, Fall 2012
• 4010 Design studio with continued B.S. Architecture Curriculum at CIEE study center in Barcelona, Spain, partnered with ESARQ School of Architecture at Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Scholar: 2010 – 2011, 2011-2012
UVA in China Architecture program (May 26 – July 5, 2011)
• Studying Chinese architecture and culture in Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Suzhou; Participating in a month-long design studio partnering with the design students at Peking University in Beijing.
University of Virginia
• Harambee II award (2009) for academic excellence within Peer Advisor Program
National Cathedral School
• National Achievement Scholar (2009) – award issued by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for academic excellence regarding high SAT and AP exam scores
• Four Year Varsity Athlete Award, Cross Country
• Four Year Varsity Athlete Award, Basketball
• Four Year Varsity Athlete Award, Track & Field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Office Assistant – U.Va Environmental Sciences Department (Fall 2011)
• Coordinating flights, and stay arrangements for visiting professors; Organizing J-term classes and programs
Paid Intern – FDA Center for Tobacco Products, 9200 Corporate Blvd, Rockville, MD (Summer 2010)
• Learning first-hand how to represent design work with Adobe Creative Suite
Paid Intern – Arnell Group, 7 World Trade Center, Manhattan, NY (Summer 2010)
• Learning first-hand how to represent design work with Adobe Creative Suite
• Design research for major projects for the Special Olympics and small business clientele based in Los Angeles, C.A.
Intern -- WDG Architecture, Washington, D.C. (Spring 2009)
• Learning the daily interactions and requirements of an Architecture firm
• Witnessing general exchanges, meetings, and demands of architecture commissions
Store Model -- Abercrombie & Fitch, Montgomery Mall
• Utilizing necessary people skills of the work place through daily interactions with customers and managers; Actively engaging new customers through face to face conversations

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES + INTERESTS

UVA Women’s Club Basketball
• East Coast League Champions, undefeated – 2009, 2010
• NCCS Regional Champions – 2010, 2011 attending Nationals in Austin, TX April 9-11
Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority (Delta Chi Chapter)
Black Student Association Publicity Squad