Experience
Web Designer, SEARCH & DESIGN, New York, NY – January 2022 – Present
– Created websites using a combination of Figma, Squarespace and WordPress
– Designed layouts and color/font palette for branding
– Worked with client to discuss desired audience and goals
– Added additional custom code for functionality and to achieve desired design
Architectural Designer, SEARCH & DESIGN, New York, NY – January 2020 – Present
– Designed and coordinated plans for multi-million dollar private properties in Manhattan
– Created and edited AutoCAD construction documents
– Created photo-realistic renderings for marketing purposes using a combination of Rhino, VRay and Photoshop
– Studied NYC Building Codes
– Visited sites to check construction
– Studied NYC building codes
Freelance Junior Designer, RO New York, New York, NY – January 2020 – March 2020
– Diverse design work; creating social media content for instagram and content for web
– Further learned how to collaborate with a team of designers to achieve a desired goa
– Conducted marketing research
– Used Adobe After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator daily to create designs
– Aided in the editing of current website projects; such as adjusting pages to new specifications using WordPress and CSS, or proposing new design ideas
– Product photography and videography
Designer, UtilityWorks, San Diego, CA – January 2019 – December 2019
– Worked with a group of designers and architects to revitalize and rejuvenate El Centro Cultural de la Raza in Balboa Park, with a focus on maintaining culture as well as a high aesthetic appeal
– Performed site surveys
– Conducted research on Chicano culture as well as El Centro to improve design concepts and compatibility
– Collaborated with group to discuss best and most effective workflow
– Created to-scale models digitally and physically
Urban Development Researcher, Bruce Appleyard, San Diego State University – September 2018 – December 2019
– Led SDSU West Proposal presentation at the SDSU Student Research Symposium 2019
– Created proposals for SDSU West campus keeping in mind the environment and the campus’ purpose
– Proposed solutions to problems around San Diego; such as over population, traffic, and transportation.
– Researched San Diego transportation and development, primarily around the SDSU and SDCCU Stadium area
– Learned how to conduct and analyze research in a professional and efficient manner
Shift Lead, Which Wich, San Diego – December 2017 – December 2019
– Started as general employee, received promotion
– Trained new employees
– Gained leadership experience; learned how to work with a diverse group of people with different abilities and amount of experience
– Closed multiple times a week: balanced register, restocking, organizing and cleaning up
