CV
{Education}
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO| 2011-2014
Master of Architecture
HANGAR | BARCELONA, SPAIN | 2013
International Architecture Studio
UCLA JUMPSTART ARCHITECTURE | 2009
Architecture Program
UC ROME | ROME, ITALY |2006
Italian & Art History
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES | 2004-2008
Bachelor of science, psychobiology
{Work}
BOX STUDIOS | 2014 - present
Project designer
Project Experience
Lead design through Schematic, Design Development, Construction Documentation, and Construction Administration.
Lead and internal teams through project processes.
Coordinate with clients, consultants, engineers, and contractors.
Experience in Project Scheduling, Bidding & Negotiation, .
Permit submission in the City of Chicago, municipalities in TX, FL.
Project types:
Commercial, Healthcare, Research Laboratory
Accomplishments
Developed company-wide Standard Operating Procedures for sketchup and 3D modeling
Organize and lead company-wide “Designshare” sessions for continued inspiration and learning
MICHAEL MARQUEZ ARCHITECTS |2009
Intern
MATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS | 2009
Participated in design-build projects with Didier-Hess for pop-up designs in LA
UCLA RESEARCH LABORATORY | 2006-2009
Lead Researcher
Lead research team in neurobehavioral studies on PTSD and associated neurochemical pathways
{Volunteer}
IIT Visiting Critic | 2016-2019
Habitat for Humanity | 2014-2016
Crisis Hotline | 2008-2009
{Recognition}
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS (ASID) | 2019
1st Place Design Excellence Awards
BOX STUDIOS | 2019
Taco Award for Valued Employees
SCHIFF FOUNDATION AWARD | 2014
Fellowshop Nominee | Work exhibited in Art Institute of Chicago
SUCKERPUNCH DAILY PUBLICATION | 2014
Project Publication
UIC YEAR END SHOW | 2014
Year end show exhibitor
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES (NIH) CHICAGO | NORTH LAWNDALE GREYSTONE ROW | 2014
Design-Build winning entry
IAAC: SUSTAINABLE HABITAT COMPETITION | 2013
Project Publication
UCLA NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH LABORATORY | 2008
Research on PTSD published in "Psychobiology" research journal
{Skills}
3D MODELING
Revit, Sketchup, Rhino
2D GRAPHICS
Autocad, Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign
PHYSICAL
Woodwork, paper modeling, vacumm form, 3D printing: process + abs, leather working
{Certifications}
Fitwell Ambassador
In-progress: Architectural Licensure
{Languages}
Fluent: English, Vietnamese
{Pandemic Hobbies}
3D Printing, Leather-working, Gardening, Baking, Ukulele