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