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EDUCATION
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Arts in Architecture Relevant Coursework: Design Studio (I, 11, 111, IV, V, VI), Architecture Visulization & Representation (I, 11), World Architec-ture & Urbanization, Structural & Material Concepts, Structural Design & Analysis, Materials and Methods of Construction, Archi-tecture History & Theory (I, 11, 111, IV), Environment Control (I, II) , Engineering Exploration (I, 11), Engineering Computing, Physics, Maths.
Columbia University G.S.A.P.P
Masters of Architecture Relevant Coursework: Design Studio (I, 11), Questions in architecture history (I,II), Architectural Drawing & Rep (I,II), Tech i: Enviroments in Architecture, VS/Computation: Virtual Architecture, Emerging Optimisims.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Gensler Research Institute Fellow Summer 2024
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The Gensler Summer Fellowship is a research-focused intensive for students aimed at unlocking innovative solutions and addressing challenges as we seek to redefine the future of cities.
- Fellows work full-time during this 9-week program with their peers to help further the important research work that the firm is engaged in. Weekly assignments in conjunction with presentations, lectures, small group discussions with Subject Matter Experts and teamwork will make up the weekly programming. Fellows will be broken into small groups and assigned to a specific Practice Area led by three Gensler leaders.
- Work here includes case studies,
understanding building performance, and measurement of key performance indicators to identify what works
and what does not as it relates to our building designs. Finally, the Fellows will design for pre-identified KPIs as we rethink the 2.0 versions of our buildings in specific Practice Areas.
University of Kentucky’s College of Public Health Lead Graphic Designer 2021-2023
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Create compelling, original works for logos, brochures, magazines, social media graphics and more, such as the college’s spring and fall t-shirts, main entrance banner, and inside illustrations and cover for Catalyst Magazine issues
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Conceptualise, plan, design and produce online, print and multimedia outputs across multiple complex design projects, ensuring all designs are of high quality and aligned with the college’s branding and design standards
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Contributed creative ideas to the college’s Marketing and Communications team from the perspectives of a designer and student, and assist the team in designing effective and communicative advertisements for target audiences
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Collaborate with the marketing team to revise concept drawings based on outside feedback, and modify existing designs to meet specific and updated design requirements
University of Kentucky College of Public Health 2023 Magazine 52 spring Release
ISSUU RELEASE https://issuu.com/ukycollegeofpublichealth/docs/packaged_catalyst_1213_updated
CPH WEBSITE ASSETS
https://cph.uky.edu/
Concord Homes (Residential Developer) Intern Architect and Project Assistant MAY 2022-AUG 2022
• Based in Auckland, New Zealand
• Aided senior architects with design drawings, floor plans, section details and elevations for residential projects
• Edited architectural diagrams and renderings using different software with assistance from senior architects
• Oversaw worksites with project managers to ensure everything went as planned and ensure compliances of council building codes and standards
• Supported project managers in administrative matters on an ad hoc basis and took the initiative to seek effective solutions to any problems that appeared in construction projects
• Developed preliminary 3D conceptual designs to meet client requirements and needs based on notes taken and observations made during initial client consultation meetings with the sales team and the lead architect
• Researched new types of building materials and lighting fixtures and used renderings to illustrate their effects
University of Kentucky Dr Matthew S. Gentry Laboratory Research Assistant 2019-2020
• Assisted Dr Matthew S. Gentry
(Professor & Chair at University of Florida College of Medicine)
in conducting research in the Gentry Biochemistry Laboratory at University of Kentucky (2019-2021)• Proficiency in basic and advanced laboratory techniques such as pipetting, centrifugation, gel electrophoresis, PCR (Poly-merase Chain Reaction), microscopy, cell culture, DNA extraction, etc.
• Familiarity with laboratory instruments and equipment such as spectrophotometers, chromatography systems, microscopes, etc., including calibration and troubleshooting.
ACTIVITIES
Teaching Assistant & Peer Instructor: Assist the UK101 Class’s core teacher in running the class (2021-2023)
Peer Mentor: Assisted international students at the University of Kentucky’s international dormitory (2021-2023)
Student Ambassador: Represent the University of Kentucky’s at its International Centre as a student tour guide (2019-2023)
Student Leader: Lead the International Student Leadership Team at University of Kentucky (2021-2023)
Independent Game Development: Self-taught Unity and UE5 game program design
Independent Portfolio Mentor : Provide constructive feedback and ideas for aspiring architects.
Organisations: AIASUKY (2019-2023), AIASGSAPP (2023-), NOMASUKY (2019-2023), NOMASGSAPP (2023-), AIA National New York State, ID: 40840719
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages: English (Fluent), Mandarin (Fluent), Maori (Conversational) and Japanese (Conversational)
Software Skills: Adobe (Ps, Ai, Id, Pr, Lr), Rhino, V-Ray, Twinmotion, AutoCAD, Lumion, Sketchup, Maya, Blender, Grasshopper, 3DS-Max, Unity3D, Unreal Engine 4,5, Revit, MATLAB, ARDUINO, Climatestudio, BIM3600, QGIS, ARCGIS, R-Studio
Arts: Oil painting, Acrylic, Digital, Watercolor, Gouache, Sculpturing, Woodworking, Upcycling used clothes and Model building
Music: Piano and Clarinet
COLUMBIA GSAPP